This U.K. New Build Looks Anything but Boring, Thanks to Colorful DIYs

Adrienne Breaux
·6 min read
gallery wall above yellow couch, geometric pattern curtains, striped throw pillows, teal velvet couch, cuckoo clock on wall, white rug with pastel diamond pattern, large fern in corner
gallery wall above yellow couch with pink and yellow striped and blue throw pillow
teal velvet couch with pink and black striped throw pillow and light pink cuckoo clock on wall, large fern in corner
white tv console cabinet below colorful pastel frame tv with yellow modern side table and gray arm chair, white rug with pastel color diamond pattern and blue and white geometric pattern curtains
window sill with small green glass jar and house plant in white planter next to hour glass
gallery wall above yellow couch with pink and yellow striped and blue throw pillow, large fern in corner
pink wallpaper with teal wavy stripe, banquet built in bench seating at white dining table with wood legs, hard wood floors, mirror above table, yellow flowers in center, light blue built in cabinets with arched top detail and pink backing, round white lighting fixture and yellow pottery accents
light blue built in cabinets with arched top detail and pink backing, round white lighting fixture and yellow pottery accents
built in shelving with pink backing, white teapot on stack of colorful books
pink wallpaper with teal wavy stripe, banquet built in bench seating at white dining table with wood legs, hard wood floors, mirror above table, yellow flowers in center
pink tile backsplash with yellow and blue painted walls, white cabinets and oven with stainless steel hood range vent
pink baseboards, beige carpet, and 2 white desks facing each other with computer monitors on each and pink swivel rolling desk chairs, 3 pictures hanging on wall with architecture in pink and blues
white cabinet with house plants on top and mirror above
large colorful calendar pages on wall behind white desk with pink desk chair and plant in corner
blue frame vintage shaped mirror above white slated table with pink and white striped lamp shade and colorful books
pink and white striped lamp shade with light blue base on top of two books on white table
slate gray walls with light wood headboard, gold sconce fixture and white linens with dark blue accent pillows, cream curtains, large white and gold lighting fixture
slate gray walls with light wood headboard, gold sconce fixture and white linens with dark blue accent pillows, cream curtains
slate gray walls, white framed full length mirror, pink and white striped dress hanging next to purse and guitar on stand in corner
gloating sink vanity and white toilet with pop art flower wall paper behind mirror and white subway tile on wall

“Before I first saw my home, I didn’t think I’d like it and I didn’t think I could afford it,” begins Emily, who is both an NHS medical physicist and a DIY and interiors influencer. “My husband and I were not immediately looking to buy a home, but went to have a nose around a new-build development out of curiosity; that escalated!”

gallery wall above yellow couch with pink and blue throw pillows

“Previously I thought new-build houses were all quite small and cramped, but as soon as we stepped inside, we were so pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was — particularly the hallway and garden,” Emily continues.

white cabinets with white frame tv and black lamp shade on gold lamp base, teal and white vase with flowers

“We found out more about the schemes available from both the government and the house builders, and worked out that we could just about afford it. Ours was the last one left on the development — so we threw out our plans to buy ‘in the next few years,’ scraped all our resources together, and jumped at the chance to live here.”

slate gray walls with light wood headboard and gray and wood slated end table, gold sconce fixture and white linens

Emily says that before, she always thought she would prefer to live in an older home, but says she admits she loves the “ease, practicality, and personalization factor of our brand-new home. When we moved in, everything was ready for me to jump straight into decorating. The decor and the things I’ve added are what I love most about our house — it’s a very happy place that is very ‘us.'”

Resources

white cabinets with glass top, hook with hats and bags hanging and framed art above cabinets

PAINT & COLORS

  • Living room — Graham & Brown “Posie”

  • Kitchen diner — Graham & Brown “Hawaii”

  • Bedroom — COAT Paints “Dodie”

  • Bathroom — Dulux “Vanilla Sundae”

  • Others — Dulux “Pure Brilliant White”

gallery wall above yellow couch with pink and yellow striped and blue throw pillow, slender side table with gold lamp stand and pink lamp shade in corner

LIVING ROOM

pink wallpaper with teal wavy stripe, banquet built in bench seating at white dining table with wood legs, hard wood floors, mirror above table, yellow flowers in center, light blue built in cabinets with arched top detail and pink backing, round white lighting fixture and yellow pottery accents

DINING ROOM

  • Dining table — Belliani

  • Bench seating — Wayfair

pink tile backsplash with yellow and blue painted walls, white cabinets and oven with stainless steel hood range vent

KITCHEN

slate gray walls with light wood headboard, gold sconce fixture and white linens with dark blue accent pillows, cream curtains, large white and gold lighting fixture

BEDROOM

gloating sink vanity and white toilet with pop art flower wall paper behind mirror and white subway tile on wall

BATHROOM

  • NISSEDAL mirror – IKEA

Thanks, Emily!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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