Popham Design tiles feature throughout within a colour scheme dominated by soothing blues

« There is also a separate dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, Caitlin and Samuel converted two small bedrooms into one large master bed, with a new fireplace and bespoke wardrobes. Gigi’s room is across the landing, along with a guest bedroom recently converted from a former study. Popham Design tiles feature throughout within a colour scheme dominated by soothing blues and greys, which contrast with the reds and pinks that the city itself is famous for. Paint colours are bespoke blends, with a duck-egg blue used in the sitting room and a striking grey-and-white stripe for the walls of the hallway, along with a midnight blue in the dining room, echoed within a dramatic wall of scarab-motif tiles. The furniture is a blend of antique, mid-century, custom and contemporary with pieces sourced from the souks and antique stores of Marrakech and during the family’s many trips around Europe. Paris is a particularly rich hunting ground, especially in recent months, after the couple decided to open a new Popham showroom there. “We do have quite a few mid-century pieces, but we are against being married to any one particular period,” says Samuel. “To us, that’s just boring. I would say that if anything drives our choices then it’s about appreciating an eclectic mix of things from different periods and styles.” Outside, the family added a plunge pool in the front garden, which is a particular blessing in the summer months, and a screen of bamboo around the boundary, creating a green wall that offers both privacy and shade. The house offers colourful living and a calm retreat, all in one home. It is the perfect Moroccan setting for the whole family. “Gigi has a cabana in the garden and her own balcony off her room,” says Samuel. “There’s more space for her here and the swimming pool, as well as a custom swing. So for a five-year-old, what’s not to like?” Visit pophamdesign.com.