"Texture BRINGS MY SCHEME to life"

IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO ADD MORE COLOUR LATER, BUT NOW LISA CAN'T IMAGINE HER ALL-WHITE BEACH HOUSE ANY OTHER WAY

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1 "Find relaxed,sunny spots"

‘There is a variety of seating areas throughout the garden, each with its own feel. I recently added a covered lounge decking area in a peaceful corner that's especially nice in the evening. With relaxed bamboo seating and ambient lighting, it's perfect for a quiet drink and a slower pace as the day winds down.’

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Bamboo lounge couch, £735; round bamboo coffee table, £535, both Design Vintage

2 "Exposed beams add interest"

‘This room was originally a dark yellow, with a plasterboard ceiling. Georgian houses often have high ceilings upstairs, whereas the ground floor is much lower. I ripped down the plasterboard and painstakingly painted the beams white to make it feel taller. It feels lighter and has more interest like this.’

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Large linen sofa, £3,800; Cleo vintage cupboard, £995; vintage dark pot No 4, £175, all Design Vintage

3 "I'm drawn to tactile textures'

'I just love a white sofa! It sounds slightly impractical, but these ones have removable covers which can be washed. And I'm really drawn to anything linen and its scrunchy, lived-in feel.'

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