SITTING ROOM

‘I knew I wanted to go very dark on the walls,’ says Clare. ‘I also wanted coving as it adds so much character.’ Many of the artworks were found on ebay or at auctions. Interior design by Nova Nilla Design. Down Pipe estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball, has a similar look. Try the Munich sofa, from £1,799; Duke chair, £349, both Swoon. Romy coffee table, £350; Berber-style rug, from £99; both La Redoute, would work