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DESIGN|INTERIORS

panels in the wall that separated the new

sitting room from the entrance hall and

positioned the staircase which would

normally be opposite the front door around

the corner of the L-shape and opposite the

new glazed door that leads into the sitting

room. All of this was done to avoid the dark

tunnel eff ect typical of a Victorian terraced

house.

Q: Is that gloss paint in your sitting

room?

A: The paint is certainly gloss. I wanted to

use a deep red for the sitting room but in

gloss not matt, which is an unusual choice.

I wanted to add additional visual interest.

My husband and painter thought I was mad

for choosing red gloss but in the end they

were won over. The interesting part of the

design was doing the matt cornice with a

contract. The paint is Dulux’s Red Stallion

1 gloss.

Q: We notice the internal glass doors -

they are beautiful and a clever way of

dividing spaces. Tell us your thoughts

on them?

A: I don’t think open plan really works in

life but I like spaces to connect and also

that you can see from one room to another -

little invitations in

Q: Your kitchen has been extended.

What was it like originally? What did

you change?

A: To create this bright family kitchen,

we dug down to lower the fl oor and used

glass panels and doors to embrace a new

staircase and sitting room. We went for a

traditional look in the kitchen and used

antique mirrored tiles for the splashbacks

on both sides of the kitchen, a modern

splashback would have been too clinical.

Q: There is lots of pattern everywhere,

and a striking wallpapered corridor.

What are your thoughts on making

patterns work?

A: I think the world has been stuck the

world of boring neutrals for far too long. I

am all about colour and patterns – I believe

heavy patterns are far better for hiding

the eff ects of daily life and they are perfect

for homes with children. I am a big believer

that people should have more fun with

patterns and layering them up. I love using

patterns in a home, patterns and fl orals

are a great way to create interest and

charm, as well as to zone areas and make

people smile.

LIVING|HOUSETOUR

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