Painting your front door a bright colour is a quick and easy way of adding individuality to the front of your home.
1/12 Contemporary Victorian house
Here, a chartreuse front door contrasts with the hall recess painted in Off-Black by Farrow & Ball.
2/12 Contemporary Victorian house
The relaxed living room is perfect for family life around the fireplace. A backdrop of white walls and pale Dinesen wood floorboards highlight the furniture and accessories.
The ABC armchairs are Flexform from Coexistence. The coffee table and chairs are from Philip Thomas. The kilim is from Shiraz. The stove is by Antonio Citterio.
3/12 Contemporary Victorian house
The kitchen is simple yet functional with a couple of wow design features like the concrete work surfaces. The glass doors slide into a pocket so the space can be completely open.
4/12 Contemporary Victorian house
The yellow glass splashback means that the tone of the kitchen can be updated with minimal fuss and cost.
Sanderson's Mimosa Yellow is a similar paint colour to the splashback.
5/12 Contemporary Victorian house
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase provides decorative storage for books, toys and technology, injecting colour and personality into the dining area.
The dining table is by EC One, from Coexistence. The Sixties Italian chairs came from Philip Thomas and have been re-lacquered and reupholstered. Wedgwood does similar plates and bowls.
6/12 Contemporary Victorian house
Wasted hallway space is transformed into a cosy reading nook. Bright green cushions lift the space while built-in book shelves mean a favourite novel is always within easy reach.
7/12 Contemporary Victorian house
The bespoke headboard cleverly incorporates space for belongings at the back and gives this tranquil bedroom scheme serious design kudos.
The bed and cupboards were designed by the owners and built by EU Developments. The floor is painted in Shaded White by Farrow & Ball. The goatskin rugs are from Graham & Green.
8/12 Contemporary Victorian house
Not a fan of bay windows? Here, lengths of linen have been used to obscure them while still letting the light in.
9/12 Contemporary Victorian house
The luxuriously large freestanding bath is the focal point in this modern bathroom, while marble-effect tiling adds interest. The light from the large windows bounces off the mirrored cabinet, which is great for tidying away toiletries.
10/12 Contemporary Victorian house
White built-in shelves are ideal for displaying, as well as clearing away, children's special toys - another fabulous example of decorative storage.
11/12 Contemporary Victorian house
Space-saving stairs are a great solution in tight spots.
12/12 Contemporary Victorian house
A large window brings light to this family-friendly bathroom. The glossy green tiles are darker than usually seen in a small scheme, but are lifted with white furnishings. A glass shower door is a great way of giving the impression of more space.
Looking for more modern decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from a converted church to an uber modernist house in South Africa.
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