Photos Olly Gordon
Living room
‘The living room is a light and airy room with a large bay window overlooking the front garden, and my vision was for a very calm, relaxed space with lots of cushions, throws and vintage pieces. We started by removing the electric fire and replacing it with a cast iron fireplace to create a central feature. My husband then built the shelves and cupboard in the alcove with panelling at the back – it took him two weekends and is just perfect!’
Welcome to my home
A bit about me
I’m Laura Goble and I’m married to Richard. We have a one-yearold son, Arthur.
Where I live
Our home is a 1930s semi-detached house with two bedrooms. We moved here five years ago.
What I wanted to change
The house hadn’t been touched since the late 1970s; it had brown carpet throughout, an avocado bathroom suite and no central heating. What I did have, though, was plenty of charm.
How I made it my own