See inside the house designed by parents that didn't want to "take things too seriously"
A 1960s bungalow extension in Milngavie is through to the finals of Scotland's Home of the Year(Image credit: BBC)
A 1960s bungalow in Milngavie with fun, colourful designs is through to the finals of Scotland's Home of the Year.
Anna and Harry McClelland, who are both Art School graduates, extended and renovated the bungalow for their daughters, Marley and Lexie to give them their own rooms but added their flair to the designs.
They impressed the judges Anna, Banjo and Danny who were won over by the parent's bold styles and announced them as winners of the show's West category. We take a look at their home.
Arts and craft kitchen
School gym hall flooring was used to decorate the walls and floors inside the kitchen(Image credit: BBC)
Anna and Harry used their Art School education to renovate their bungalow, starting with their kitchen.
The pair used many reclaimed materials, such as school gym hall flooring to create patterns on their walls as well as stickers to bring playful colour combinations.
In an interview with Homes and Interiors Scotland on her chosen designs Anna said: "I just liked all the colours and patterns. I like cartoons. I really wanted one of those big bins of sheep or hippos that you get in playgrounds. I don’t like to take things too seriously. That doesn’t mean I think everyone should be silly and ridiculous, but I just happen to like that effect!"
Living/dining room decorated with upcycled materials
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A mix of coloured walls in the living/dining room was used(Image credit: BBC)
Recycled materials were used in making the cupboard and kitchen table(Image credit: BBC)
A separate sitting room includes a central fireplace heating system(Image credit: BBC)
The living room and dining areas also bring a mish-mash of colour schemes that wowed the judges.
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The walls are a mix of blue and white striped walls and pink and black sound wave patterns whilst there are more recycled materials such as cupboards and even deer antlers showed off the homes sustainable elements.
When explaining her process she stated: "I don’t think there’s any formula you have to use. I’m just such a visual person. I’m interested in beauty and if I find something beautiful then I just have to have it!"
Fun extends to bedrooms and bathroom
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The couple extended the bungalow to create two additional bedrooms(Image credit: BBC)
A bathroom was also added to the home that was bought in 2011(Image credit: BBC)
The bungalow loft conversion's unique style helped win over the judges(Image credit: BBC)
The bungalow's extension added additional rooms for the children's bedrooms and bathroom that continue the playful theme of the house.
Anna said: "When we moved and bought the house it only had four rooms, so we always knew we’d have to extend it, but we bought it because it had a good plot and a great view. There was always potential there.
"I was pregnant with my older daughter so we needed to get the upstairs dormer added quite quickly as we only had the one bedroom at that point."
The one-of-a-kind family home won over the judges with its unique personal touch meaning it qualified for the final round of BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year, which is on Monday 8.30pm.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
