PLAYING THE long game

By choosing a house with scope for two potential extensions, Louise Colquhoun and Andy Mitchell can stay put and adapt the space as their needs evolve

- KAREN WILSON

‘I love the shelving at the end of the island so Savannah can grab her books,’ says Louise. ‘Andy cut the LVT flooring planks in half, which makes the room look bigger.’

Kitchen, Fitzroy Shaker in Copse Green, Second Nature. Worktops, EB Granite. Pink stools, Dunelm. Herringbone LVT flooring, Polyfloor

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The owners

Louise Colquhoun

(@littlebitofnumberseven), a performance leader for a

housing association, her partner, Andy Mitchell, a kitchen fitter, their daughter, Savannah Mae, three, and cats Pippi and Mitsy

THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom 1930s semi-detached house in Fatfield, Washington, Tyne & Wear

THE PROPERTY

£41,000

The wall paint was colour matched to the kitchen cabinets by Valspar for a cohesive feel while shelves instead of wall cabinets open up the space further. ‘They look more modern and work better with the sloping ceiling,’ explains Louise. ‘I used to read interior magazines at my brother’s house when I was younger and they always had a lady standing in front of a Belfast sink, so I always wanted one in my kitchen.’

Artwork, Ross Muir. Candlesticks, H&M. Candles, Quince & Cook. Similar Butler & Rose Belfast sink, Tap Warehouse. L & M letters, Dunelm. Gold tap, Ebay