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22 | 25bh october 2017assembling the right team was essential to thesuccess of the project. ‘We were lucky enough towork with the amazingly talented GrantFitzpatrick of K A A Design and MattWachtfogel, a well known builder here in SouthBay,’ says Chrissy. ‘Their attention to detail wasquite extraordinary – it was a great collaboration,and they came in right on schedule and onbudget, which was amazing.’ A key feature of theremodel was the open-plan kitchen, dining andliving spaces, which give the house a sense of flow.‘The sitting room windows open out onto aninterior courtyard, which gives the whole house awonderful indoor-outdoor feel,’ explains Chrissy.Once the structural work was complete,Chrissy turned her attention to the decoratingscheme. She enlisted the services of ParrishChilcoat of Cameron Design and Joe Lucas ofLucas Studio. ‘At the time the two designers wereworking together from Joe Lucas’s LA store,Harbinger, so I was familiar with their stylealready,’ explains Chrissy. ‘R ight from the start,they totally understood my thoughts about thehouse and the Pinterest boards I shared. I adorecolour and I wanted to use it tastefully. I alsowanted a coastal look, since we live so closeto the ocean, but with plenty of grown-up,sophisticated touches. Rather than seashells``````FAMILY ROOMChrissy chose a scheme of coastal-inspired coral and teal.Loaf’s Jonesy corner sofa in Adriaticwashed cotton linen, £2,705, has thelook of this one. Katrina coffee table,£329, Swoon editions, would also workwith this scheme. blocks pink rug, £165,the rugs Warehouse, is anothergeometric pastel rug``````HALLPatterned curtains enliventhis otherwise neutral space.Kirkby Puzzle fabric, £28.50m,Anna & beau, is a bold choice``````LANDING‘This nook is our children’sfavourite place to read,’says Chrissy.Maisons du Monde sells yellowcushion covers, from £11.99each. the cotswoldcompany’s seagrass storagebasket, £25, is identical``````CHILD’S BEDROOMA smart grey and brownscheme strikes a grown-upnote in this teenager’s space.chic Shack’s Hampton bunkbed, £998, would look similarpainted in Farrow & ball’sMahogany estate eggshell, £60per 2.5 litres. Little Greene’sFrench Grey Dark intelligenteggshell, £59 per 2.5 litres, is amatch for the ceiling colour``````BATHROOMMetallic wallpaper addsa touch of glamour.b&Q’s Pembrey SilverGeometric wallpaper, £18 perroll, would look just as chic``````SITTING ROOMA bold side table is an eye-catching feature.For an alternative lamp, try the Heart of HouseWoodley ombre ceramic Grey table lamp,£39.99, Argos