25 Beautiful Homes

25bh |118 | 25bh october 2017 for stockists go to where to buyperiod townhouseinterior was achieved by using threeshades of the same neutral paint colour.Overhead, elaborate cornicing wasswapped for a more streamlined shapeand the ornate fireplaces replaced withsimpler, sandstone designs.A restored handrail twirls up to thefirst floor, where the ungainly layout wasalso reshuffled to create a more logicalspace and align with Yvonne’s belief in theprinciples of feng shui. Instead of threebedrooms, a suite of rooms leads from themaster bedroom through to the dressingroom. From here you step in to thebathroom. ‘This was a bit of a challenge;as John wanted a shower and Yvonne abath, and the room is not big,’ says Talia.The result is an L-shaped configurationwith a panel of silvered mirror glass``````between bath and shower to draw your eyeupwards, emphasising the scale of theroom. An eye for scale was also employedon the top floor where the ceiling heightwas raised; a device that makes the guestroom here feel deceptively large.Working with friends can prove trickybut in this case the partnership has paidoff. ‘Talia has known me long enough toappreciate my style,’ says Yvonne. Theresult is a deft mix of high-end and highstreet, a combination that has fed into thefurnishings. ‘Everything has character andreflects the thought that has gone into therest of the house,’ reflects Yvonne. ‘Everytime we come back from a trip we openthe door, drop our bags and draw a bigbreath.For an urban home, there’s such asense of peace here. We’re very lucky.’``````3 GIrLs’ bEdrOOmIn here, a controlled palette of soft,pale paint tones contrasts withbright and cheerful accessories.Pink and red throws, £295, Jonathan Adler.ernest pouffe in Field Day, £282, ScP``````4 drEssInG rOOmA sliding ladder allows easy access tothe top-tier of storage.handles, from £163 for 8cm at ochre.blinds made from Mirandela Pebble atPrêt à Vivre, from £39.90m. Luna pendantin oyster, £295, copper & Silk``````5 mAsTEr En-suITEContrasting tiles and a vertical mirrorhelp draw attention away from thecompact size of the room.Arabesque wall tiles, 95p each, Fired earth.Vintage Decor hexagon in white/grey floortiles, from £15sqm, Mandarin Stone``````1 GuEsT bEdrOOmThe ceiling height was raised andjoinery was used to add floor-to-ceilingwardrobes with built-in bedside niches.Zig Zag alpaca throw in camel, £295; PeterPop square-pattern cushion in Light blue,£188, all Jonathan Adler``````2 mAsTEr bEdrOOmNeutral tones punctuated by slateblues create a tranquil feel.wicker bedside chest of drawers inMidnight, from £976, chelsea textiles.you’ll find a similar lamp at Pooky. blue andwhite cushion, from £35, warris Vianni31425