Landing

Having white on all the walls means this space can take a big hit of black. Anne-claire painted the floor, stairs and halfway up the stairway wall to emphasise the original decorative cast-iron bannister and hand rail.

Buy the key pieces

For a similar paint, try the Railings Floor Paint, £59 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. For a similar stool, try the teak wooden stool, £79, Cuckooland.com