An extended four-storey Victorian semi in south London. There is a living room, kitchen-diner and home office on the ground floor with a laundry room and children’s den in the basement. Upstairs, spread over two floors and part of the converted loft, are five bedrooms, a shower room, bathroom, dressing room, WC and a study.
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Hallway
A minimalist Christmas tree, colourful garlands and oversized pompoms greet visitors to the house.
Frosted twig tree
Tesco
Felt baubles
Paperchase
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Living room mantelpiece
The fireplace mantel is dressed to full effect in the living room. Contrasting colours mesh well to create a scheme that is unapologetically loud.
Painting
Ednah Root at Art Provenance
Fan decorations
The Conran Shop
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Living room
The wall lights and table have been dressed in pretty and festive decorations. Because of their distinctive shapes and quality of craftmanship, mid-century finds are featured throughout the house. They contrast with, rather than match, the original features.
Chairs
B&B Italia
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Dining area
Cool and contemporary, this chic scheme serves as a simple backdrop to the beautiful view of the garden, framed by floor-to-ceiling French windows.
French windows
RT Hardwood Windows
Kitchen units
Ikea
Flooring
Keypoint Construction
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Kitchen
Open shelving is a great way to display quirky accessories, vintage pieces and practical items, such as plates, bowls and jugs. Paint the shelves in a dark and dramatic colour to really show off your collection.
Similar crockery
John Lewis
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Bedroom
Sequins and silk make a totally sumptuous combination, just perfect in a bedroom. The owner refreshed an old headboard by spraying it with copper metallic craft paint and sealing it with decorator's varnish.
Bedlinen
Gingerlily
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Bathroom
Classic and contemporary: saturated blue has been mixed to beautiful effect with white in the bathroom, creating a calming atmosphere.
Bath
Duravit
Wall paint
Juniper Ash from Little Greene
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Bathroom basin
A modern basin vanity unit contrasts with the vintage framed portrait and painted plates.
Plates
Jane Newbery
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Shower room
There wasn't much space beneath the eaves to squeeze in a bath, so the owner sealed the floor and made it a wet room.
Wall and floor tiles
Walls and Floors
Shower head
Grohe
Pendant light
Ikea
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