Wealden Times | WT231 | August 2021 | Adding value to your property supplement inside

Adding Value to your Property Supplement
Homes for sale need to be clean, clear
and light but still warm and welcoming,
like good hotels – clutter-free but inviting.
Remove dirty or damaged blinds (making good
any marks on the frame). Freshen curtains by
hoovering them on the curtain setting and
dressing them in. You can also tie them overnight
and remove the ties before a viewing so they
will sit neatly and uniformly. Replace tired
cushions with good sized ones (50cm 2 plus) in
accent colours, don’t skimp here, cheap ones
will look cheap. A bedroom cleared of clutter
with white sheets and large plump cushions
always looks welcoming. Also don’t forget flowers
and greenery. Eucalyptus brings a
modern vibe and a gorgeous smell.
– Jane Cowdry, founder of Lily
Matthews Interiors lilymatthews.co.uk
Rose garden
fabric £54
Jacqueline Milton
jacquelinemilton.co.uk
Sasha large pendant light natural
bamboo £89 Housecosy housecosy.com
Finishing
touches
Jungle themed reading
corner created for Harriet
age 9 by Lola & Masey
lolaandmasey.co.uk
Raphael hexagonal mixed marble
knob £5.49 Dowsing and
Reynolds dowsingandreynolds.com
Combine high-quality materials and textures to add
depth, interest and the ultimate luxurious feel to a space.
In childrens spaces, it’s important that the design can easily be
adapted as they grow older, and that the materials used are hardier
and fully childproof – there are many companies out there that
can accommodate this! Keeping these spaces pretty gender neutral
will help these rooms appeal to all, but adding accents of colour,
texture and pattern will make the room feel on trend and give it
character. Accessories or a feature wall can be easily changed over
time while still drawing attention to spotlight items which will
make a room feel complete. Consider panelling or bespoke joinery
in these spaces for a creative and easy way to make the best use of
the space, while also getting a unique and
timeless feel with a high-end wow factor.
– Harriet Turley, Creative Director at
Lola & Masey insta@lola_and_masey
lolaandmasey.co.uk
Jungle leaf inspired chenille
£35.99 Yorkshire Fabric Shop
yorkshirefabricshop.com
Pachamama coral
velvet fabric £115
Tatie Lou tatielou.co.uk
Add a little luxury through finer details like
curtains, hardware or light fittings, to give
your home a well-loved, well-finished air
Manderley linen
cushion cover £41
Cream Cornwall
creamcornwall.co.uk
Square brass
handles £9.95
Plank Hardware
plankhardware.com
Money Tree wallpaper
£115 Poodle & Blonde
poodleandblonde.com
A few well co-ordinated touches can
bring together an interior scheme. Try
a selection of cushions and a throw to echo
the colours in a picture or some well placed
lamps to soften the lighting and create a more
intimate space. But nothing sets off a room like
a beautifully made pair of curtains, they will
not only make a statement, they will dress the
windows and frame a view beautifully. For a
really luxurious look and feel to the curtains,
have them interlined and add in a
patterned lining or a stunning trim.
– Clare Langdon, founder of Clare Langdon
Interiors clarelangdoninteriors.co.uk
Large knurled
knob £14.95
Plank Hardware
plankhardware.com
Midnight Meadow
natural cotton
fabric £65/m
Fable & Cedar
fableandcedar.com
Cantaloupe fabric
curtains £79/m,
Trellis wallpaper £59/
roll, headboard in
Darter £49/m, Meru
fabric bench £49/m
sandersondesigngroup.com
Bude striped cotton
£45.90/m Nicholas Engert
Interiors nicholasengert.co.uk
Buccaneers of Bahamas anchor
drum lamp shade £161
Mind the Gap mindtheg.com
Ficus elastica artificial plant
£179.99 Dowsing and Reynolds
dowsingandreynolds.com
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