Step inside a cosmopolitan Victorian terrace

PROPERTY TYPE Three-storey Victorian terraced house
SPACE Open-plan living/dining/kitchen space with study area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, dressing room, office and screening room
LOCATION West London

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The owner realised he could recreate the spacious feel of the loft he’d previously rented on London’s South Bank if he made his house more open-plan. Now, light filters through from the kitchen into the living room. A cocktail of furniture incorporating old, modern, designer and bargain pieces is punctuated by an eclectic and ever-growing art collection, which covers everything from students’ artworks to a David Hockney original.

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Simple white walls and reclaimed pine floorboards look fresh, while artwork, books and furnishings add colour. The hallway is given true individuality with cool ideas and quirky finds.

The bench came from a Japanese antiques shop. B&B Italia sells similar. For a fan like this, go to Greenerair. Robert Young Antiques has a range of traditional paintings.

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A dedicated screening room is intended to make watching TV or movies an event. The white walls are clad with bookshelves to create a library-like feeling, while the green sofa from B&B Italia adds a burst of colour to the space.

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The renovated kitchen space makes an instant impact through its unexpected sense of height, space and light. In order to make the kitchen truly original, the owner customised Boffi units with glass frames housing pictures, which he can swap on a whim.

The butcher’s block was bought on eBay.

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Modular lounge seating and cosy rugs create a welcoming cosy feel in the living room that's contemporary.

The Flexform sofa and footstool are from Harrods.

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This bathroom proves that decorating with pale-coloured tiles and a large mirror can create an airy, light-filled space.

The bath and basin are both from Aston Matthews. Mirror World sells large mirrors.

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The spare bedroom is filled with a mixture of styles in a cohesive colour palette. A chest of drawers contrasts with a contemporary graphic wall mural. The bedlinen, covered in the owners scribbles, was created using indelible pens, so guests can add their own messages.

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Floor-to-ceiling white cupboards provide plenty of storage in this dedicated dressing room, and contrast with the rustic look of the wooden floorboards.

The chairs in the dressing room came from Christie's. Antonio Citterio’s armchair at B&B Italia is similar. Get a Turkish rug from Liberty. Find a registered craftsman to install built-in cupboards at myhammer.co.uk.

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