'I'm so proud that we did all the work ourselves!"

With a whole house to update and a tight budget to keep to, Kerry and Richard Kellett took DIY to the next level and did everything from plumbing to laying floors

- Kerry, Richard Kellett

In their previous new-build home, Kerry Kellett and her husband Richard felt like they had very little scope to make it unique. 'I wanted a project, where I could create a home full of character that really felt like our own,' explains Kerry. Although this house, built in the 1980s, was a complete wreck when they viewed it, the couple were able to see past its run-down looks and imagine the beautiful family home it could become.

KITCHEN

The couple wanted a streamlined look in the kitchen so chose handle less doors, and have included as much symmetry as possible to encourage a calm vibe.

OUR MUST HAVES

Clerkenwell super matt kitchen cabinets in Sandstone, price on application, Howdens. Freja bar stool, £289, by Crea. For a similar tap, try Enza Zetland round single-lever Matt Black kitchen mixer tap, £89.97, Appliances Direct.

DINING AREA

The dining table has been placed in the middle of the open-plan space, ‘so that we can move to the kitchen, living area or garden with ease,’ says Kerry.

OUR MUST HAVES

Large wood scallop tray, £32, Accessorize. For a similar jug, try Portmore jug, £25, Garden Trading. For similar dining chairs, try Benedict dining chair, £179, Cult Furniture. For a similar dining table, try Indali