{"id":11143,"date":"2018-11-16T11:02:48","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T11:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/home-inspiration\/the-home-tour-series-5-kat-mannell\/"},"modified":"2021-09-14T15:06:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:06:52","slug":"the-home-tour-series-5-kat-mannell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/home-inspiration\/the-home-tour-series-5-kat-mannell\/","title":{"rendered":"The Home Tour Series #5 Kat&nbsp;Mannell"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 id=\"welcome-to-the-cotswold-company-blog\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Cotswold Company<\/a>\u00a0blog!<\/h5>\n<h5 id=\"for-more-lovely-home-tours-head-to-our-home-page-or-browse-beautifully-handcrafted-furniture-online-at-cotswoldco-com\" style=\"text-align: center;\">For more lovely\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/portfolio\/the-home-tour-series-8-phoebe-miller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Tours<\/a>\u00a0head to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home page<\/a>\u00a0or browse beautifully handcrafted furniture online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cotswoldco.com<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7761 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8048-edit-2-1279142.jpg?resize=703%2C496&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8048-edit-2-1279142\" width=\"703\" height=\"496\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Situated on the edge of the picturesque Epsom Downs, Kat and her family\u2019s three-bedroom Victorian semi has undergone plenty of change since they bought the property back in 2012. Describing themselves as \u2018keen DIY-ers\u2019, Kat and her husband, together with their two girls and of course, not forgetting Harry the Cockerpoo, have created a beautiful, Scandinavian-inspired home with plenty of cosy and unique touches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop beautiful accessories online<\/a> ~<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7766 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8180-2000966.jpg?resize=755%2C503&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8180-2000966\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Renovating the entire property from top to bottom over the last six years, Kat explains that it needed lots of updating, having been rented out for many years before they bought it. \u201cWe were thrilled to find period fireplaces in the bedrooms and living room, despite one of them being painted purple!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/bedroom-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7739 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8334-edit-6985250.jpg?resize=774%2C522&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8334-edit-6985250\" width=\"774\" height=\"522\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cWe took our time on the renovations and put up with the tiny kitchen and freezing downstairs bathroom for quite a while before we started on the big jobs. These were adding a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/bedroom-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bedroom<\/a> and bathroom by converting the loft, followed by knocking through the cramped dining room, kitchen and bathroom to make one larger kitchen\/dining space.\u201d<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"our-rope-handled-basket-provides-the-perfect-home-for-throws-and-cushions\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/rope-handled-storage-basket\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7742 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-0-1215398.jpg?resize=757%2C576&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-0-1215398\" width=\"757\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/rope-handled-storage-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rope Handled Basket<\/a> provides the perfect home for throws and cushions.<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Adopting a dark scheme in the living room with the help of <em>Railings<\/em> by Farrow & Ball, Kat admits she uses Pinterest and Instagram for lots of interiors inspiration and ideas. To complement its striking blue-black tone, Kat\u00a0has paired it with light wood grains, soft textures and lots of greenery for a cosy and welcoming snug.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7743 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-1-2198569.jpg?resize=690%2C499&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-1-2198569\" width=\"690\" height=\"499\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Inspired by Scandinavian interiors, Kat explains she loves \u201clight, bright spaces and clean lines\u201d, and likes \u201cto bring a mixture of styles\u201d into her home. \u201cI\u2019m not a huge follower of trends, although I was pleased when houseplants became more popular as I feel greenery is a must-have and you can never have too many plants!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/dining-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7745 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-2-8910415.jpg?resize=772%2C585&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-2-8910415\" width=\"772\" height=\"585\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .0001pt; text-align: center;\">Opting for a dark feature wall in the dining room too, Kat has a brilliant eye for pairing different colours\u00a0together and introducing lots of interesting textures \u2013 from rattan to wood and faux fur to soft wools. \u201cMy husband is awesome and leaves all the decor choices to me. I think if he really hated something he would speak up, but so far so good!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7747 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-3-5974010.jpg?resize=693%2C507&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-3-5974010\" width=\"693\" height=\"507\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Explaining that it was the potential of the house which really sold it to them \u2013 together with the convenient location \u2013 Kat explains they were looking for somewhere that they could extend and renovate. Light, bright and airy, the family\u2019s kitchen looks out over the garden and is a spacious and welcoming clutter-free space, inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian design. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/wood-type\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wood<\/a>, ceramics and bringing the outside in, all help to create an air of calm in here too.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7748 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8170-7581471.jpg?resize=744%2C496&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8170-7581471\" width=\"744\" height=\"496\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kat\u2019s Instagram, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/life_at_number_63\/?hl=en\">life_at_number_63<\/a>, has grown tremendously in the short time since she started it back in October 2017. \u201cI am over the moon to have gained 30k followers in under 13 months \u2013 I would never have dreamt of such a number when I started my account.\u201d Talking of other homes and interior accounts that inspire her, Kat mentions quite a few, including \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bloggaibagis\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bloggaibagis\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bloggaibagis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monica.rablewska\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@monica.rablewska<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lucyjwhitehouse\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@lucyjwhitehouse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thisismyhomestyle\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@thisismyhomestyle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nest_twenty_eight\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nest_twenty_eight<\/a> \u2013 who all follow a similarly cosy, Scandi-inspired feel.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7750 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-4-2675657.jpg?resize=875%2C422&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-4-2675657\" width=\"875\" height=\"422\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Equally as cosy and creative as the other rooms in their home, it\u2019s clear Kat puts a lot of time and thought into both of her little girls\u2019 bedrooms too. Boasting pretty colour schemes and lots of personal touches, Kat explains how she loves to shop independently for these special details. \u201cI absolutely love to shop small, and have found so many shops with wonderful and innovative products through Instagram. I also love how my extended family are doing more shopping with small businesses that they have found through my Instagram account.\u201d<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"super-soft-our-seren-sleepy-star-cushion-fits-seamlessly-with-the-serene-dream-like-feel-of-mollys-room\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7751 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-6-5328463.jpg?resize=768%2C564&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-6-5328463\" width=\"768\" height=\"564\" \/><\/a>Super soft, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seren Sleepy Star Cushion<\/a> fits seamlessly with the serene, dream-like feel of Molly\u2019s room<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cI obviously love Scandinavian decor and will shop with Danish, Norwegian and Swedish stores across the water, especially for kids\u2019 room decor,\u201d she says. \u201cHere in the UK, some small shops that I would recommend are Illuminer London, Fox Flowers, Vaunt Design, Dip and Doze, Panda, Birch and Bloom, Yo-yo and Flo, Must Have Interiors, The Little Deer and Also Home (I wish I could list more!)\u201d<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7775 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8242-edit-3693082.jpg?resize=671%2C452&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8242-edit-3693082\" width=\"671\" height=\"452\" \/><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">While each room in this home sees a different colour scheme, they all still manage to tie together beautifully. Walking from room to room, they all still feel a part of the same cosy house, the same welcoming home. It comes back to Kat\u2019s envious eye for colour, pattern and texture and how she blends the three together. There\u2019s so much to look at too \u2013 from the hanging plants and colourful feature walls to the individual prints which tell a story or the soft throws and textured cushions dotted about on spare surfaces. It is a lived-in home, one that is endlessly cosy and comfortable, but still manages to maintain that element of surprise with endless creativity and wonderfully inspiring DIY details.<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"our-jute-hive-pendant-adds-subtle-texture-to-the-master-bedroom\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7752 \" style=\"font-size: 10.72px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-9-8899844.jpg?resize=798%2C566&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-9-8899844\" width=\"798\" height=\"566\" \/><\/a>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/hive-pendant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jute Hive Pendant<\/a> adds subtle texture to the master bedroom.<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To keep the house feeling fresh rather than persistently buying new pieces, Kat explains how she shops her home a lot by \u201cmoving things from one room or area to another.\u201d A wonderfully effective, yet inexpensive, way of refreshing a room, it\u2019s the perfect solution for giving the illusion of having something new.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Have a read of our blog post on the beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/portfolio\/versatile-furniture-for-every-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">investing in versatile furniture.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7772 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8349-4084986.jpg?resize=490%2C735&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8349-4084986\" width=\"490\" height=\"735\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With the winter season now in full swing, Kat explains how she uses colour and texture to get her home ready for the colder season. \u201cThis autumn, I\u2019ve been adding more brown and pink tones to my decor. I\u2019ve also been layering the beds up with blankets. I want the house to feel cosy as we head into winter. In the summer, I always want to go lighter as I love the crisp feel of freshly painted white walls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/bedroom-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7753 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8353-3506490.jpg?resize=758%2C505&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8353-3506490\" width=\"758\" height=\"505\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Blending pale pinks with soft rust and splashes of duck egg blue, Kat\u2019s bedroom is a truly cosy retreat. \u201cMy favourite room is my bedroom,\u201d she admits. \u201cIt\u2019s in the loft and is so peaceful. I also love how the sunlight streams in, even on a gloomy day.\u201d Kat reveals her favourite spot in the whole house is this very corner too: \u201cI switch on the string lights and my air diffuser, curl up with the dog under lots of blankets and read a book.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7756 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-51-2975414.jpg?resize=715%2C536&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-51-2975414\" width=\"715\" height=\"536\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">One of Kat\u2019s latest interior projects, this beautiful gallery wall leading up the stairs to the master bedroom, is a wonderfully light space. The use of typography prints together with complementary subtle hues really help to make this otherwise empty wall, a beautiful and mesmerising feature that has been cleverly utilised. With a project always on the go, Kat reveals\u00a0they are soon to be re-carpeting the hall and stairs in collaboration with Carpetright \u2013 \u201cwhich is very exciting,\u201d she confesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7757 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8360-4249529.jpg?resize=716%2C477&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8360-4249529\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Leading off the master bedroom sits the en-suite bathroom, with its neutral colour palette and bundles of greenery for a relaxing and serene space.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7759 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-8-9110268.jpg?resize=688%2C521&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-8-9110268\" width=\"688\" height=\"521\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .0001pt; text-align: center;\">\u201cI loved the en-suite makeover that I did this year for only \u00a3400,\u201d Kat tells us. \u201cThe room looked totally different afterwards, even though we kept the suite, tiles, shutters, lighting and mirror. There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeatnumber63.co.uk\/2018\/07\/14\/budget-bathroom-makeover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">post<\/a> about how I achieved it on my blog.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7764 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-7-7940273.jpg?resize=795%2C394&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-7-7940273\" width=\"795\" height=\"394\"\u00a0\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kat\u2019s family bathroom has proven rather popular on Instagram too, thanks in part to the wonderfully bright yellow tiles which pair beautifully with the dark grey walls.\u00a0\u201cI plan on re-painting the family bathroom,\u201d she admits, \u201cand adding a splashback above the sink (which should have been done two years ago!)\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/dining-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7773 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8112-edit-6876300.jpg?resize=679%2C462&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8112-edit-6876300\" width=\"679\" height=\"462\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Talking about her most popular posts on Instagram, Kat reveals that alongside the family bathroom, photographs of the kitchen, kids\u2019 rooms and recent gallery wall always prove popular. \u201cI also occasionally feature my beautiful children which seems to go down well, despite my account being all about interior decor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/home-office-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7765 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/edit-10-2054801.jpg?resize=761%2C548&ssl=1\" alt=\"edit-10-2054801\" width=\"761\" height=\"548\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With a convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/home-office-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">office space<\/a> tucked away in a perfect corner of the master bedroom, Kat admits \u201cit is easy to spend a whole day sitting there!\u201d Holding notes, pictures, crafts, pens and pencils, Kat runs her own illustration business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arthouseillustrations\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arthouse Illustrations<\/a>, from this very desk so it also scores highly as one of her favourite corners! \u201cI adore the cork wall that we put up behind my desk. It\u2019s so practical for a work area, and I love the warmth and texture of cork.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7767 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_8069-6823273.jpg?resize=716%2C477&ssl=1\" alt=\"img_8069-6823273\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\"\u00a0\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A cosy home that\u2019s perfect for this time of year then, Kat confesses it\u2019s \u201cthe\u00a0noise and chatter of my family\u201d that really makes a house a home for her. That and \u201cbeing surrounded by objects that I love, and creating a cosy and welcoming environment to invite friends and family to enjoy with us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A wonderful sentiment that we couldn\u2019t agree more with.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A big thank you to Kat (& Harry!) for welcoming us into their beautiful home. You can peek inside more homes with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Tour Series here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to\u00a0The Cotswold Company\u00a0blog! 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