'We restored period features and added our own twist

Stacey Hawkes brought a tired bedroom back to life by reinstating the original features, and elevating the look with luxe bedding and statement wallpaper

- Lisa Moses

Having just completed a four-year-long renovation of their previous home, and with their youngest child, Henry, only three months old at the time, Stacey and Chris Hawkes really weren't looking to move. However, they happened to drive past this beautiful house for sale and Stacey convinced Chris to take a look. Although it had evidently once been a great family home, the place had been left empty for many years,' says Stacey, 'but we fell in love with it as soon as we stepped inside. The interior was in a real state, but it was crying out to be loved again, so we decided another project was on the cards. Every room needed a refurb, so they just needed to decide where to start.'

STEP INSIDE....

WHO LIVES HERE?

Stacey Hawkes, a program manager, my husband Chris, a branch manager, our son, Henry, three, and my children Isabelle, 17, and George, 15. Our home is a Victorian, semi-detached house in Cardiff.

WHAT WAS UPDATED?

After gutting the room, we replastered the walls, stripped and repainted the woodwork, and installed a new fireplace and fitted wardrobes, before decorating the space. You can see our journey on Instagram @thehawkes_victorianrenovation.

WHY THE CHANGE?

We wanted the master bedroom to be a refuge to return to during the chaos of the rest of the renovation.

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE?

About three weeks, including reinstating the fireplace the messiest part!

TOTAL COST £2,048

THE PROJECT