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Laura Falkenburg and her husband Tom have turned their boxy new-build into a welcoming family home with plenty of style and character – all without breaking the bank

- WORDS MARISHA TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES FRENCH

WHAT WAS YOUR PRIORITY WHEN YOU MOVED INTO YOUR HOME? We loved the practicality and reliability of this new-build house but we needed to inject some character. In the kitchen we added red and green accents into the neutral scheme. The red adds some warmth and the green, a calming touch that helps balance the overall feel. To define the dining area, we added wall panelling and for extra storage fitted two shelves made from leftover scaffolding planks. I love creating pretty displays — it's a simple way of adding personality to the space.