Leamington and Warwick Living May - Jun 2024

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The doors were a real success story - we widened
what was once the single kitchen door into a set
of slimline double doors on parliament hinges so
they can open right back to the wall. The glazing
helps to ensure light can shine on this darker
pocket of the house. We used reeded glass film to
create an obscured effect for the utility door - still
allowing light to shine, but without needing to see
the detail of the appliances in there.
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The dogs are clearly giving
this feather-filled sofa
their seal of approval. The
space is styled with subtle
patterns and textures,
including lovely throws and
cushions from homewares
brand hauslife.co.uk
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We went for the Stovax Riva2, which had a sleek but
robust design. The visuals are spectacular - the range
provides convergent airflow to keep the glass clean.
I’m eco-conscious, so that weighed in heavily on my
choice - the Riva2 not only meets but exceeds Ecodesign
efficiency standards, which aim to improve air quality by
minimising the level of permitted emissions from wood
burning products. For those in smoke control areas, as
we are, all models are DEFRA exempt as standard for
burning wood in urban areas without the need for an
additional kit.
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This is actually an extendable table - so it can be round
to seat four people, then has leaves to take it all the way
to a 12 seater. It’s only the two of us, so we didn’t want a
massive table that spent most of the year getting in the
way, only to be used at full capacity at Christmas. So,
this arrangement really suits us. I wanted the chairs to be
sleek and sit below the top line of the table, as the space
is small and I didn’t want them to encroach. Then the
black lines just make sure that strong shade is present in
each little zone.
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