How I would style my dream home

I've spoken about it lots before, but as much as we love it, Dove Cottage isn't our forever home. We’ve been here longer than I thought we would be to be honest, and look forward to moving on to somewhere with a little more space when the time is right. So rather than get down about the fact that a dream home is still a while off, I thought I’d have some fun putting together mood boards showing exactly what I’d do in each room of my forever home. Because a girl can dream, right?! 

My dream living room
It probably comes as no surprise, but in my dream lounge I’d go for a neutral theme, with pops of colour and natural wood through the accessories and flooring. I'd go for a neutral style theme with a herringbone parquet floor, adding some plants for a natural touch, and a gallery wall to add interest. I’d also love a fireplace with a cosy log burner and traditional style mantle. Oh and one day I'll have space for a corner sofa...

Image credits: Prints, Abstract House / Plant, Marks & Spencer / Sofa, Cult Furniture / Throw, H&M / Patterned cushion, Rose & Grey / White cushion, Rose & Grey / Coffee table, John Lewis / Armchair, Rose & Grey / Sideboard, Cult Furniture / Shell vase, Rose & Grey / Candlestick, Rose & Grey / Flooring, Lifestyle Floors

My dream kitchen

The room I'd love to have a go at designing the most, I’m not gonna lie, I know exactly what I’d go for as it’s something I’ve put a lot of thought into over the years. I’ve tried to DIY my very old and tired kitchen into a more country style, but if I was moving into my dream home (and obviously money wasn’t an option!) 

I’d go for a traditional country shaker-style complete with patterned floor tiles and quartz worktops. Oh and of course you need an Aga in your a dream kitchen too - you can tell I've got a bit carried away with this one can't you...

Image credits: Wooden chopping board, Homesense / Marble chopping board, Garden Trading / Tap, Cooke & Lewis / Vase, Marquis & Dawe / Dried flowers, Rose & Grey / Wall tiles, Porcelain Superstore / Storage jars, Garden Trading / Stoneware pot, Garden Trading / Kettle, Garden Trading / Oven glove, Sophie Allport / Bread bin, Garden Trading / Bar stool, Garden Trading / Jug, Homeplace / Flooring, Tile Mountain

My dream bathroom
My dream bathroom would be quite traditional in style too, I'd love a rolltop bath and basin with washstand. Again I'd go for patterned floor tiles, complimented by simpler wall tiles. I've chosen some accessories in complimentary shades for a pop of colour, and a big mirror, which is always a good way of bouncing light around the room.

Image credits: Double basin, Bathroom Mountain / Prints, Rose & Grey / Floor tiles, Tile Mountain / Shell dish, Rose & Grey / Hexagonal wall tiles, Porcelain Superstore / Mirror, Bombay Duck / Bath tray, Garden Trading / Candle, Primark Home / Bath, Bathroom Mountain / Bath mat, George Home / Sink, Big Bathroom Shop

My dream bedroom

I had a little more trouble deciding on my dream bedroom look, as I change my mind a lot, but I'd go for a panelled-style room with a deep coloured bed acting as a contrast to the lighter shade on the walls. A berber style rug would add an element of cosiness, and the feature lighting ties the theme together. I've also included a boucle armchair for the added texture, and how beautiful are those prints?!

Image credits: Armchair, Cult Furniture / Bedside tables, H&M Home / Prints, Desenio / Bed, Soho House Retail / Cushions, H&M Home / Vase, H&M Home / Dried flowers, John Lewis / Rug, Cult Furniture / Plant, Marks & Spencer / Lighting, Made.com

My dream dining room

Finally, my dream home would have a proper dining room (we currently use our fairly impractical conservatory as a dining space!) In here I'd love some more parquet flooring, contrasting against the neutral coloured dining set. I'd display some pretty bits and bobs in a dresser or cabinet, and would add feature lighting above the table. 

The green colour I’ve gone for on the walls is slightly bolder than some of the other rooms, however choosing a half-painted style (one of my faves!) ensures you retain some of the lighter tones too. I’m actually a bit obsessed with the green and rust tones together, now to see where I can squeeze that combo in somewhere…

Image credits: Display cabinet, IKEA / Plant, Homesense / Flooring, Luxury Flooring and Furnishings / Rug, H&M Home / Chairs, Cult Furniture / Dining table, Cuckooland.com / Vases, Rose & Grey / Lightshades, Oliver Bonas / Dish, Marks & Spencer / Cutlery, Homesense 

Are you living in your forever home? Do you like to dream about what yours would look like? 

Thanks for reading, 

Sam Xx