Fabulously functional

Durable materials and acres of storage make the pared-back home ofEmily Mayne, winner of our Reader Awards, perfect for family life

- Mary Weaver

SNUG AREA

‘We sit here and read stories with th children – he benc is the same size as a two-se t r sofa,’ says Emily.

Benches and slatted birch wall, made in collaboration with P lst r Gr up. Cushio s ma e in collaborati n with Micaela Sharp and Susan Cla k Interiors. Game wall lamp, House Doctor

KITCHEN

‘We designed an open working area – avoiding wall units – to sit under the skylight,’ says Emily.

Ikea cabinets with bespoke fronts in Formica Polar White (F2255), Naked Kitchens. Precise wall lamp, House Doctor. OYOY Toppu black/white pot, Someday Designs. Onyx watering can, Garden Glory

KITCHEN

A huge bank of cupboards in durable Formica on the left holds everything from breakfast cereals to glassware.

Lincoln quartz worktop,