“Brass stairs add glamour”

‘The original stairs were open tread with a carpet and traditional spindles, and totally at odds with the style of the room. We removed the spindles and newel post, filled in the risers with MDF and made the balustrade. The carpet was replaced with brass sheets; I love the hint of glamour it brings. The stairs look spectacular when the light hits them.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES

Walls painted in Obsidian Green and China Clay Mid, both absolute matt emulsion, £24.50 for 1ltr, Little Greene. Artwork, from £26, Jan Skacelik. Black plant stand with rattan sides, £119.99, H&M Home. Brass sheets, price on request, Metal Sheets. Archie retro head Dual Lit wall light, £25, Dunelm, is similar. Symbols patterned wool rug, £175, Habitat