This detached family home in Wiltshire comprises 5 bedrooms and includes an open-plan basement which the owner uses for extra storage space. The house is spread out over 4 floors.

Kitchen-diner | Colourful Victorian home
The owner designed the kitchen to be the hub of the house. The Aga was the one original feature that stayed in the kitchen, and the bespoke units were fitted around it. Kitchen Connections does plain doors and Nu-line does handles like these. The stools are from Jerry’s Home Store. The worktop is Corian.

Kitchen-diner | Colourful Victorian home
The walls in the kitchen-diner are bright white and splashes of colour are provided by bright accessories. The ‘coffee bar’ is made of elements from Ikea.
The tablecloth is by Stitch Designworks. The clock is from The Conran Shop and the trays are from Habitat.

Living room | Colourful Victorian home
The cosy, jewel-box living room, with its rich colours and textures, makes the perfect retreat.
The wallpaper is by Matthew Williamson at Habitat. Find a similar throw at Toast. The damask style rug is from Heal’s. Find similar cushions at Sploosh Beanbags.

Conservatory | Colourful Victorian home
The conservatory gives the kitchen area added dimension, providing both natural light and extra space. Citrus-coloured accents add zing.
The sofa furnishings are by Stitch Designworks. Habitat‘s Spindle floor lamp is similar to this one.

Hallway | Colourful Victorian home
Even the hallway staircase gets a touch of the rainbow treatment, with a runner made of 6 Ikea rugs sewn together. The painting is by Lucy Dickens.

Landing | Colourful Victorian home
On the landing a panel of Neisha Crosland wallpaper adds interest, while a French mirror creates depth. The Looking Glass of Bath sells mirrors like this. Peacock Blue sells ottomans in a fabric of your choice.

Cloakroom | Colourful Victorian home
The frames wallpaper is from Graham & Brown. Find similar mirrors at Contemporary Heaven.

Bedroom | Colourful Victorian home
This bespoke room is a teenage girl’s dream. The round, studded headboard echoes the shape of the bed. The French style daybed is perfect for sleepovers, while sheepskin rugs and piles of cushions add to the comfort factor.
The bed is from Ikea. Stitch Designworks can make a large, circular headboard for you. The lips bedlinen is by Lulu Guinness.

Bathroom | Colourful Victorian home
The owner’s bedroom leads into this indulgent, open-plan bathroom.
The bath surround and shower unit were custom-made. Find a deep bath at Aston Matthews. Ideal Standard sells chrome fittings. Try Homebase for a ladder radiator. Visit The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse for large tiles.
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