Laura & Damian’s home

Who lives here?

Laura, an artist and interior designer, and husband Damian, who works in finance. Sons Ralph, 20, Sam, 18, Eddie, 15, and bordoodles Bentley and Frankie.

Design philosophy?

Laura: “An interior can evoke a feeling in the same way an artwork does. A space can make you feel calm, energised or uneasy. It’s all about the light, colours and composition.”

The devil in the design detail?

“I love the pocket door leading out of the kitchen to the laundry, which gives me the option to shut out any noise.”

Project managing advice?

“For me, the key to getting it right was having a visual reference and drawing pictures for our builder and carpenter.”

1. A painting by Laura hangs outside the mudroom. De Marque oak parquetry from Preference Floors. 2. Laura with Frankie in the studio with one of Laura’s in-progress works (see @laurahollingsworth_art). 3. The side table once belonged to Laura’s great-grandmother. Rug from Weave. 4. Luxe linen curtains from Pottery Barn enhance the beautiful windows. 5. The boys’ shower room has a classic Shaker-style vanity by Mark Howard. 6. A brass appliance handle from Armac Martin makes a chic hanging rail in the laundry. Electrolux appliances. 7. The pantry features tapware from Perrin & Rowe. Try Ikea for a similar sink.