Living room

With its ornate white fireplace and oversized mirror, the living room feels stylish and luxurious while also warm and welcoming. A mix of homeware, including a DFS sofa, a vintage Moroccan rug and a second-hand chandelier gives the space an eclectic, personal edge. ‘ The fireplace is gas-fired; it has the look of a coal fire, which I love, but with none of the mess,’ says Claire. ‘We sourced the sleeper shelves for the office area [seen overleaf ] from a salvage yard and styled them with sentimental pieces, like old copies of National Geographic, family photos and trinkets picked up on honeymoon to Zanzibar.’

‘I love the character and classic features of an older home, so I was drawn to the high ceilings, sash windows and period fireplace’

The sofa is a classic Chesterfield style in cream with deep buttoned arms from DFS and the oversized rug is from Semikah Textiles. The vintage coffee table trunk is from eBay