As well as her acting and singing talents, Martine McCutcheon has proved she has an aptitude for interior design.
In a series of stunning snaps on her Instagram account, the former EastEnders actress, 44, gave fans a peek into the sensational home she shares with her husband Jack McManus and their five-year-old son Rafferty.
Most recently, on Wednesday, Martine shared a stunning shot of her newly-renovated dining room while other snaps showed her penchant for neutral hues, over-sized mirrors, rattan furniture and elegant photography.
Wow: In a series of stunning snaps on her Instagram account, former EastEnders actress Martine McCutcheon, 44, gave fans a peek into the sensational home she shares with her husband Jack McManus and their five-year-old son Rafferty
Martine soared to fame playing Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders, first appearing in 1994 before leaving the show for good in 1998. Her next huge role was that of the Prime Minister’s tea lady Natalie in Love Actually in 2002.
She went on to enjoy chart success – mostly with her 1999 hit This Is My Moment. After her iconic turns in the UK spotlight, she has garnered 291,000 Instagram followers – many of whom closely follow her interiors.
Having recently moved to their plush new home, Martine revealed she has been hard at work, starting with her dining room, which featured muted yet chic details including a statement mirror.
In the midst of her renovation, she added the snap of the dining room while adding a caption reading: ‘The Dining room is finally taking shape! More work to do but I love it! We haven’t been in this house long – And despite lockdown, we’ve had lots of requests to do work linked with the house!…
Makeover: Having recently moved to their plush new home, Martine revealed she has been hard at work, starting with her dining room, which featured muted yet chic details including a statement mirror
Getting snappy: Her statement mirrors come in handy for stunning selfies, where Martine can showcase plenty of her stylish outfits
‘Typical! So! I’ve been painting, fixing, scrubbing, measuring, and have generally been buried in cardboard boxes! I didn’t realise just how much stuff I had. We still have kitchens and bathrooms from 1984 but hey ho we are getting there and I love making things look beautiful…
‘I’ve always felt a home should be a place to feel comfort and inspiration and it’s always lovely if you can get it to reflect who you are. We are getting there… slowly! Loads of love to you all! #homedecor #diy #slowlybutsurely’.
Her statement mirrors come in handy for stunning selfies, where Martine can showcase plenty of her stylish outfits.
While the chic monochrome dining table and chairs is perfect for cosy family dinners with musician husband Jack and their little boy Rafferty.
Family: The TV personality shares her Surrey home with her husband Jack McManus and their five-year-old son Rafferty
Style: Meanwhile, following the minimalist feel, the living room is painted white and has plenty of room for Jack to play gleefully with his numerous toys
Heart of the home: The room leads on to a lower-level kitchen, featuring a stunning skylight that lets in plenty of light and an island of which no doubt the couple whip up delicious meals
Martine opted for simple decor for the light and airy dining room, with a black and white retro print on the wall and a beautiful bouquet of white flowers adorning the table.
Meanwhile, following the minimalist feel, the living room is painted white and has plenty of room for Jack to play gleefully with his numerous toys.
While the room also features an elegant fire place with a dark marble surround, great for those cold winter nights.
The room leads on to a lower-level kitchen, featuring a stunning skylight that lets in plenty of light and an island of which no doubt the couple whip up delicious meals.
That’s my boy: With her career and motherhood to juggle, it’s no wonder that the actress has opted for pure comfort in her bedroom with a huge bed and an even bigger plush grey headboard
And relax: Martine’s huge bed made for the perfect place to unwind after a busy day – for both Rafferty and herself
With her career and motherhood to juggle, it’s no wonder that the actress has opted for pure comfort in her bedroom with a huge bed and an even bigger plush grey headboard – the perfect place to unwind after a busy day.
Meanwhile, with Martine a former pop star and with Jack a singer-songwriter, it’s little wonder the couple have their very own recording the studio.
The cosy set-up features everything they need to make music including keyboards, a piano and plenty of specialist equipment.
Over in the garden, there is plenty of space for young Rafferty to play in, with the space featuring sumptuous greenery and hedges.
Perks: Meanwhile, with Martine a former pop star and with Jack a singer-songwriter, it’s little wonder the couple have their very own recording the studio
Couple goals: The cosy set-up features everything they need to make music including keyboards, a piano and plenty of specialist equipment
The garden no doubt was a great place for entertaining their friends and family pre-lockdown, with its large, grey rattan furniture set.
The outdoor space also includes another dining space which includes chic finishing touches and twinkling festoon lights.
Last month, Martine discussed living with chronic fatigue syndrome ME and Lyme disease amid the coronavirus pandemic. She opened up about her conditions and how people have become ‘kinder’ amid the crisis in an interview with Hello!
The great outdoors: Over in the garden, there is plenty of space for young Rafferty to play in, with the space featuring sumptuous greenery and hedges
Wine and dine: The garden no doubt was a great place for entertaining their friends and family pre-lockdown, with its large, grey rattan furniture set
Martine suggested people had previously been ‘spoilt’ by the opportunities of modern life. The star said: ‘If you have any underlying illness you can’t take risks…
‘As with any chronic condition you can have flare-ups. When I go outside I always have my mask and my gloves and take it very seriously…
‘I have been really good emotionally for a long time and I have felt a lot calmer. It has been good to realise it is okay to do things at your own pace…
‘Life is so fast that there never seems to be time. Now there is this new togetherness, even with social distancing. People have become a lot kinder than they have been for a long time.
Lovely: The outdoor space also includes another dining space which includes chic finishing touches and twinkling festoon lights
Home sweet home: Martine McCutcheon flashes a warm smile as she sits on her rattan seat in her extensive garden
‘I think we have become a little bit of a spoilt generation. We had the world literally at the touch of our fingertips. Now we have learnt that we need to be grateful for small things, to check in with people and to slow down.
Speaking about being a mother, she said: ‘I am really happy with my lot. I always said if I am blessed with a child I will be so grateful. Rafferty takes some topping – he is an amazing kid. We are like the Three Musketeers.’
Martine was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2011, and tackled with severe depression.
In April 2017, the actress revealed she was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which causes her lose weight slower than the average person.
Tough time: Last month, Martine discussed living with chronic fatigue syndrome ME and Lyme disease amid the coronavirus pandemic