They were drawn to our confident use of colour and pattern, and felt it closely aligned with their own instincts. While the house had great bones, it lacked a sense of cohesion and identity. The brief was to create a layered, characterful interior that celebrated the home’s period features, while introducing a sense of playfulness and individuality. It needed to feel vibrant yet respectful, imaginative yet entirely practical — a home designed to support busy family life without compromising on aesthetics.

From the outset, this was a deeply collaborative process. Our client arrived with a wealth of ideas and a genuine enthusiasm for design, which we embraced wholeheartedly. Often, a single fabric or detail she loved would become the starting point for an entire scheme, evolving into interesting, nuanced spaces that felt both personal and considered. Each room was given its own distinct character, yet carefully connected through a considered use of colour, texture and pattern to ensure a sense of flow throughout the house.

The kitchen and living spaces were thoughtfully reimagined and elevated — not through wholesale change, but through the strategic introduction of colour, materiality and lighting. These spaces now feel layered and inviting, balancing function with visual interest, and acting as the true heart of the home.

The result is a house that feels joyful, expressive and entirely reflective of the family who live there — a home that honours its past while embracing a more colourful, confident future.