Our Dorset Life

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We’ve spent the last four years working on our home so I thought I would share a little about where everything is from! From cosy corners to practical spaces that work hard for our busy family life – I hope this gives some inspiration.

In this post, I’ll take you through each space, sharing the pieces that bring it to life, from furniture we’d buy again to the little touches that add comfort, colour, and calm. Our style is all about warm neutrals, simple shapes, and spaces that feel both lived-in and lovely, designed with everyday family life in mind.

So whether you’re looking for ideas, inspiration, or just a peek behind the scenes, I hope you enjoy wandering through our home. And if you spot something you love, I’ve linked similar finds throughout to make it easy to shop the look.

Let’s start the tour…

Entrance / Hallway

Why we love it: We’ve tried to add as much storage as we can for shoes and coats to keep it tidy! (well we try)
Key features: Rug, console table, mirror, shoe basket, coat hooks.

• A rug to add texture to the space
• A wall mirror
• A bench that stores shoes and doubles up as a seat
• A cupboard for more shoes / console
• Clock
• Front door from Wooden Windows

The Kitchen, Pretty in Pink, Built for Real Life

Our kitchen might be one of the prettiest spots in the house, but don’t let the blush tones and soft details fool you, it works hard behind the scenes.

We chose a soft pink for the units to bring a bit of warmth and charm without overpowering the room. Paired with simple open shelving, brass touches, and hardworking surfaces, it strikes a balance between stylish and sensible.

I’ve linked some of the most-used pieces and favourite finds below, perfect if you’re planning your own kitchen update or just love a practical pretty space too.

Key features: pink handmade kitchen, cabinet handles in brass with a nod to the seaside, wall & island lights

• Kitchen from Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch
• Kitchen painted in pink ground from Farrow and Ball
• Cabinet handles from Armac Martin
• Island lights from Laura Ashley
• Wood floor from wearewoodpecker
• Island stools (similar as ours are now oos)
• Work tops – Carrara quartz
• Fluted sink
• Hot water boiling tap from Fohen (we picked ours in the colour champagne gold)
• Wall lights from Spark and Bell

Living Room / Sitting Room

Why we love it: The heart of family life, where we relax, entertain, and hang out with the kids.
Key features: Sofas, coffee table, TV/media stand, lighting, cushions.

• Comfortable sofa
• A stylish coffee table
• Cushions and throws that pull the room together (a selection from La Redoute and M&S)
• Curtains from Hillarys Blinds
• Scallop rug

Dining & Snug

Why we love it: This is where cooking meets cosy family time.
Key features: Dining table & chairs, seaside art on the wall, panelling and a snug seating area.

• Dining arm chair
• Dining chairs
• Wall art from artist local Lucy Young
• Scallop rug
• Pink sofa from Loaf
• TV from Samsung
• Cushions, a selection from M&S
• Console cabinet – Barker and Stonehouse
• Occasional chair – Barker and Stonehouse
• Curtains – Hillarys Blinds
• Wall lights from Spark and Bell, but are not stocked anymore

Utility Room

Why we love it: Practical and efficient, keeps the mess contained.
Key features: Washing machine, storage baskets, hooks, ironing board, drying rack, dehumidifier!

• Units and sink from DIY Kitchens colour cornflower blue
• Rug John Lewis Anyday range
• Dehumidifier – this is the best thing we have bought to get clothes dry in the winter!

Master Bedroom & Ensuite

Why we love it: A retreat at the end of the day and the en-suite was carved out of the bedroom so we could have a bathroom too!
Key features: A sun tunnel in the en-suite to bring in light as there is no window, an IKEA hack painted for our wardrobes and t&g panelling by the bed to bring some character into the room.

Bedroom

• Bed
• Bedside lamps (bronze elbow fitting with a shade we liked)
• Carpets – Furlong flooring, Henley and Marlow, Henley cockle
• Bedside tables JYSK
• Wardrobes (IKEA PAX hack, with Grimo doors)
• Pink colour on wardrobes and panelling – Little Greene light peach blossom

En-suite

• Vanity unit – from Parker Howley, called the The Hummanby 4 drawer Vanity Unit, we added a silestone quartz worktop in 20mm thickness
• Vanity painted in Farrow and Ball sulking room pink
• Vanity handles from Armac Martin (Aberdovey shell cup pull)
• Tiles Floor – Fired Earth (East Hampton hexagonal mosaic honed)
• Tiles wall – Tile mountain (piacenza mix white wall tiles)
• Brass shower head, dials and taps – Crosswater
• Shower screen, Crosswater gallery 10

Kids rooms

Colours in order: Pink scallop room, Farrow and Ball cinder rose, Green room, Farrow and Ball pigeon, Light pink room a mix of a neutral and Little Greene Dorchester pink

Why we love them: Personal zones for rest and fun.
Key features: Beds, desk or play corner, soft lighting.

• Kid‑friendly bedding and toys
• Desks or bedside tables
• Soft rugs or beanbags
• Radiators from Screwfix (acova range)

Family Bathroom

Why we love it: Designed for daily efficiency but with style.
Key features: Vanity unit, storage, towels, décor touches.

• Vanity unit from Tikamoon
• Bath from Lusso Stone
• Panelling painted in Farrow and Ball de nimes
• Brass fittings from Crosswater

Outdoor Space / Garden

Why we love it: It’s a small garden, but easy to look after and is zoned
Key features: Seating, dining set, plants, hot tub

• Garden furniture or cushions
• Umbrella or canopy
• Planters or outdoor rugs
• Kids’ outdoor toys or lights

What’s your favourite room?

Love Sarah x