Step inside an elegant but functional family home

Classic sofas and a restrained colour scheme create an oasis of calm. Lucite lamps by Talisman pick up light from the window, repeated in the lucite coffee table. Keep patterns to a few soft furnishings, like in this rug – find similar at Christopher Farr. 

A new conservatory-style roof floods the kitchen with light, which ekes down through the glass floor into the children’s playroom in the basement. Find units and granite worktops like these at Bulthaup.

A neutral colour scheme in the entrance hall allows the restored encaustic floor tiles to sing out. The neutrals also complement the 1920s Parisian ceiling light. For similar floor tiles, try Original Features.

The basement is below the part of the kitchen that has a glass floor, which fills it with natural light by day. The room serves as the children’s playroom and a media room, so there is plenty of storage space to keep it tidy. Find storage like this at IKEA.

This piece of wall art in the bedroom adds character without breaking the gentle mood of the cream and eggshell blue scheme. Find a bed like this at Simon Horn.

The basement guest bedroom boasts a wallpaper that oozes luxury. Sleek side tables add a contemporary feel – try Andrew Martin for similar.