Matching the dresser, Lauren’s chunky wooden dining table from M&S is extendable and can seat eight guests for special occasions. The oak-finished top adds a touch of warmth and echoes the practical, wood-effect vinyl flooring
After several years of renting, first in London and then in Bath, Lauren Nesbitt and her husband Andrew felt ready to put down some roots, but as firsttime buyers their options were limited. Then, travelling home one afternoon, they spotted an attractive new housing development. ‘We’d only just started thinking about buying, but we really liked the look of the area,’ says Lauren. ‘The location was very handy for Andrew’s work in Bath, and it had a park nearby which would be ideal for our two dogs.’