My entire kitchen was £900 on Gumtree!

A devotee to the wonders of online auctions, upcycling and all that is pre-owned, Gigi Eligoloff’s makeover is a masterclass in bargain hunting

Feature Natalie Osborn

Expert advice Bea Owen from dejaoohfurniture.co.uk Photos Olly Gordon Styling Charlotte Coward-Williams

Welcome to my home

A bit about me

I’m Gigi Eligoloff and I live with my kids Kit, eight, and Delphi, four.

Where I live

My 1920s home has three bedrooms and is in Barnes, London.

What I wanted to change

The garden had extra space as we are at the end of a row of terraces, but the inside was a typical two-up, two-down. We were able to transform the house dramatically by extending into the side return and enlarging the kitchen.

How I made it my own

I tried to keep as much of the character of the house as I could. But the colours and vintage feel is all me.

My favourite part

I love the lightness and the symmetry of the back of the house. When the blossom comes out in the spring and the grass is lush and green it’s a such a pleasure to gaze out onto.

GOOD IDEA

Look for pendants with coloured ceiling roses; they finish off the look perfectly

GOOD IDEA

The rustic farmhouse look is great for families – knocks and scratches are all part of the charm

All of the dining room chairs were from Gigi’s local community hall. All she did was give them a quick wipe down and that was it