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A pannelled effect in the hall creates interest and breaks up an otherwise plain space. An animal skull hangs above a vintage bench bought at auction, an edgy-meets-warm combination that's repeated throughout the house.

A pannelled effect in the hall creates interest and breaks up an otherwise plain space. An animal skull hangs above a vintage bench bought at auction, an edgy-meets-warm combination that's repeated throughout the house.

Hallway

hallway with white wall and wooden floor and bench and bicycle

(Image credit: Future PLC/Jake Curtis)

The walls are painted in Tarlatan by Paint & Paper LibraryBrownrigg Interiors could source a bench like this. London Taxidermy sells animal skulls.

Living room

living area with wooden floor and painting frame

(Image credit: Future PLC/Jake Curtis)

There are two open fires in the living room. The painting is by Ray Richardson.

Plain oak boards from Jordan Wood Flooring were stained using Ebony wood stain from OsmoCVO Fire supplies modern fires. Find a similar office chair at In The Woodshed.

Kitchen

kitchen area with grey kitchen units and chairs

(Image credit: Future PLC/Jake Curtis)

The kitchen has a slightly industrial feel, with a large stainless-steel island and rubber flooring. There are also three ovens, making it easy to cook a feast.

The walls are painted in Tarlatan, while the ceiling and skirting are in Stone by Paint & Paper Library. The Brera kitchen is by TisettantaThe Rubber Flooring Company does flooring like this.

Dining room

dining area with stair case and white wall

(Image credit: Future PLC/Jake Curtis)

The dining area leads off the kitchen, with a huge glass wall at one end giving access to the garden.

Find a similar two-seater sofa at John Lewis.

Bedroom

bedroom with blue wall and painting and cushions and throw

(Image credit: Future PLC/Jake Curtis)

The boutique hotel feel extends to the master bedroom, with blue chosen for the walls as a warmer alternative to grey.

The painting is by Graham Flack and you can buy upholstered headboards from The Sleep Room. The reversible quilt and pillow are from Designers Guild.

Bathroom

bathroom with marble wall and bathtub and wooden floor

(Image credit: Future PLC/Jake Curtis)

A statement bath adds wow factor to the bathroom, flanked by a dramatic marble splashback.

The marble is from Marble City. The bath and basin are from CP Hart.

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Heather Young
Editor

Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.