HOME S & INTERIORS CREAM & BLACK


“We used large format marble flooring from the hallway into the kitchen and dining spaces and it all flows much more seamlessly,” added Laura.


A more neutral base was used for the colour scheme with the furniture, soft furnishings and accessories adding accent colour and warmth to the home.


“In complete contrast with what was there before we only used one wall covering in the whole house and the rest is just painted.


“The family own quite a lot of colourful and interesting artwork and we just wanted to let that do the talking,” said Hannah.


“We chose quite sculptural furniture too, especially in the formal lounge, and this helps to create interest. Our focus was very much on the shape and style as well as the texture of everything we used.”


Window coverings were pared back too. Gone were the fussy drapes, swags and tails and a more tailored style used. “The house has large windows and some great views and we wanted to be able to appreciate them, without elaborate curtains detracting,” explained Hannah.


As the house is a family home, they didn’t want it too look too stiff and formal so pieces were chosen not just for their appearance but also for the comfort and durability.


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Martin explained: “We bought the house to be near to the centre of town but in a beautiful residential area. We immediately liked the impressive entrance hall and could see that the large garden grounds at the back could allow us to create a contemporary feel in an old property.”


Hannah agrees: “It was a stunning period home but the interiors just didn’t flow. There were beautiful architectural features everywhere but they were hidden behind overly ornate drapes and wild wallpaper.


“The interior style just jarred with our clients and they wanted to modernise whilst showing off its traditional features to best effect.”


The most obvious case in point were the doors in the entrance hall which had stained glass panels which were hardly noticeable with the previous busy wallpaper surrounding them. Now with a plainer decor, the gorgeous glass really takes centre stage.


As well as creating a stunning showcase of the very latest interiors, the owners were also keen to ensure it remained first and foremost a family home for them and their two children so also needed to be relaxing and comfortable.


Laura said: “The house has lots of natural light and we wanted to maximise this to create that city chic feel.”


Like most houses these days, the kitchen was the heart of the home but was smaller than the family would have liked. A wall was removed giving dual aspect creating a much larger kitchen dining area which Hannah and Laura felt would be much more regularly used than a traditional, formal dining room.


One of the favourite rooms they worked on was the study where the James’s regularly work from and here they were really able to let their creative juices flow. While an office desk was a must, they also added more informal areas with a sofa and central table where the couple could meet clients. Bespoke joinery created stylish space to display artefacts from the family travels and photos while sealed units allowed plenty of space to store documents and work papers.


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