Children’s bedroom
Kitchen
White epoxy resin floors and Caesarstone Carrara marble countertops contrast with the charcoal kitchen cabinets.
BUY THE KEY PIECES A similar sized kitchen by Pluck would cost from £15,000. The September bar stool in Cognac leather, £442,
Royal Design, is a similar alternative
Playroom
William and Finn’s space was future-proofed to evolve into another guest suite in time, with some of the back yard utilised for an en-suite bathroom.
BUY THE KEY PIECES Try Blue Stars beanbag, £25, Dunelm. Super
Shadows Little League art print, from £13, I am Fy, would work here. Havana Green rug, £89.99, Woven, is similar
Dining area
The back wall has been transformed with a coat of black paint, creating a moody, dramatic atmosphere, ideal for evening entertaining.
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Corinna 12 seat oak dining table, £749, Made, is comparable. Black leg Eames DSW chair, £39, Pash Classics, is a good match
“We chose a soft muted colour palette and luxurious gold, brass and solid oak finishes to give our home a contemporary feel within its traditional shell”
Main bedroom
Different floor finishes here demarcate the en suite from the sleeping area; well-loved vintage suitcases work brilliantly as a bedside table.
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Hot Pink Birds of Paradise Indian bed quilt, £135, Trouva, is an alternative. Cheetah cushion, £95, Emma J Shipley, would work here
En-suite shower
This double shower wet room has been cleverly designed with a skylight above, which also helps with ventilation.
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Eglise Amiens floor tiles, £39sqm, Claybrook, have this look. Lismore Essential chrome thermostatic shower set, £104.99, Bathroom Mountain, is similar
“For a long time, this house felt like a labour of love that would never end, but we’re happy we could put our stamp on it”
Main bedroom
Clever design elements are found everywhere, not least the wall of the en suite that affords privacy while the other side is utilised as a double vanity.
BUY THE KEY PIECES Try RAK Joy basin unit, £436.34; and Vitra Integra mirror cabinet, £438.20, both Bathroom Planet
‘I designed the boys’ room to house a custom-made bunk bed – the steps up to the top bunk are also storage drawers for their toys,’ says Lesley.
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Sweet Dreams States triple sleeper bunk bed, £399, Bed World, is an alternative. Try Korting Kids road map rug, £85.50; and Digna geometric single duvet cover, £35, both La Redoute
Bathroom
Glass walls and a skylight give the bathroom a sense of generous elegance while old family photographs personalise the space.
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Try Cotto Cube floor tiles, £57sq m, Porcelain Superstore. Arezzo brushed brass thermostatic shower pack, £479.95, Victorian Plumbing, is a match
Bathroom
The modernity of the slick marble basin is offset with soft pink walls and a trio of antique mirrors.
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Tennessee Carrara marble double washbasin, £1,631.15, Riluxa, has this look. Lusso luxe basin mixer in brushed gold, £275, Lusso Stone, would work here
“Victorian houses are not known for having good storage so we had to dream up inventive ways of creating more space”
WHAT I’VE LEARNED “To make the most of storage possibilities by utilising every nook and cranny. I also love recessing my TVS into the wall so they look neat and tidy”
Loft office
Every inch of space has been put to work including the eaves of the roof, where a home office has been created without compromising on light.
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Coloured vintage rug, £1,248, Rug Vista, is similar
Guest bedroom
Tucking a bed into the gap between fitted wardrobes is a clever visual reversal of the usual alcoves either side of a chimney breast.
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The Alderton lampshade, £25, Made is a match. For similar cushions, try Designers Guild