Be inspired by a quirky Georgian home
Livingetc takes a tour around this quirky Georgian home. Click through our photo gallery for inspiring ways to create an individual look. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
The Thirties library doors, found at a salvage yard, make a fitting entrance to the bold dining room. Statement pieces, such as the antler chandelier, Gilbert & George print and turquoise dining chairs stand out against the elegant grey walls.
1/8 Dining room
For an antler chandelier visit The French Bedroom Company.
Find retro chairs at Scaramanga.
Dominic Guerrini sells Gilbert & George prints.
The fireplace is from Renaissance.
2/8 Hallway
Sean (left) and Paul love buying vintage pieces. They've extended their passion by opening a shop, interiors emporium Pitfield, in London's Hoxton neighbourhood.
3/8 Kitchen
The freestanding kitchen suits the eclectic style of the house, and allows for a mix of fabulous solid wood, gleaming stainless steel and luxe marble.
The mahogany cabinets are from D&A Binder.
For marble worktops, visit Kitchen Worktops London.
4/8 Kitchen detail
Grand objects displayed in unexpected places add drama. A simple cloche containing colourful birds is the perfect way to bring a decorative touch to the kitchen.
Buy a cloche at Bloomingville.
RE sells metallic decorations.
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5/8 Master bedroom
Soothing shades give the master bedroom a serene mood, with decorative touches adding an opulent mood.
The willow branch artwork is by Curtis Jere.
Find a chesterfield bed at Heal's.
6/8 Dressing room
Boxy storage in the dressing room keeps everything from jumpers to shoes neat and to hand.
For good storage solutions, visit Ikea.
7/8 Guest bedroom/office
This room is a masterclass in combining a home office and guest bedroom in elegant style. A mix of pieces continues the eclectic theme, while the touches of gold both lighten and unify the scheme.
Find a chesterfield sofa bed at designersofas4u.co.uk.
The rug is from Pitfield.
8/8 Bathroom
These simple mosaic tiles laid in a geometric pattern form a contemporary take on Art Deco. Decorative touches such as the mirror and chandelier soften the bathroom and link it to the rest of the house.
The tiles are from Bernard J Arnull.
CP Hart stocks a basin like this.
Try Overmantels for a vintage-style mirror.
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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.
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