INSIDE STORY Sarah & Paul’s home

Who lives here?

Sarah, who works for family business Gremalco while studying; her husband Paul, an engineer at Gremalco; children Benjamin, 13, and Sebastian, 10; and Shibi the cat. How would you describe your style?

Sarah: “A bit traditional with some modern classic thrown in.”

Favourite things to buy for your home? “Books, blankets, fresh flowers and candles!”

What’s your favourite piece?

“The dining table. It’s sculptural and soft but solid, and the craftsmanship and detail are

brilliant. It’s a statement piece.”

Are there any eco elements?

“We installed a Ventis subfloor and home ventilation system. It’s a passive system that

uses outside air to cool the house at night in summer or air from the roof space to heat

it during the day in winter.”

3. A Villeroy & Boch basin and Barbara Barry ‘Clout’ sconces from Laura Kincade in the boys’ bathroom. 3

5. In Ben’s room, a ‘No Nails’ pinboard from Pottery Barn Kids above a Karpenter ‘Soho’ desk (try Elysium Home). 5

2. Tessellated tiles from Olde English Tiles pop against black granite stairs. 2

7. Sarah and Paul chose Brazilian chestnut timber flooring in a satin finish for the open-plan living and kitchen area. 7

1. In the library, an Arteriors ‘Marcus’ glass coffee table from Boyd Blue. 1

6. Lamps by Circle of Light continue the main bedroom’s blue theme. Try Pottery Barn for a similar bedside table. 6

4. More custom joinery by Studio Trio in the ensuite, with a Calacatta Oro top and Thassos tiles from Olde English Tiles. 4