Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2024 i 25 Beautiful Homes

Whatever the style or age of your house, the one thing that everyone wants is a home with personality. For Bryony Richardson, the surrounding nature of her new home in Jersey was the inspiration when she took on the huge task of restoring her Georgian townhouse. Take a look at the warm and colourful results (p8). New builds can often present a challenge when it comes to adding character. But designer LeeAnn Baker managed to bring a sense of history and elegance to this modern waterside residence (p130). While Shilpi Nanda and Prasit Ghosh’s newly renovated home has a contemporary style that blends personal touches. The outcome is a place that is both practical and inviting (p50).…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Semi-detached Victorian house ROOMS Kitchen-diner, snug, powder room and cloakroom, utility room, drawing room, family room, five bedrooms, three bathrooms LOCATION Southwest London many modern-day homeowners have faced the conundrum of how to best rework the layout of a typical Victorian semi – and Rebecca Mason and her husband were no exception. ‘We lived in this house for seven years before we renovated it, which gave us a lot of time to think about how we would like it to work for our family,’ recalls Rebecca, who came to the conclusion that they should divide the double reception, reverting to a more traditional layout of two separate living spaces. ‘It was a leap of faith but it’s the best decision we made,’ she adds. Helping the…

PROJECT DETAILS OWNER Eleanor Bowmer PROPERTY Detached house WORK Creation of an en suite as part of a full renovation LOCATION Greater Manchester Having completely gutted the entire house, textile designer and illustrator Eleanor Bowmer and husband Ollie had the rare opportunity to design their dream main suite from scratch, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a boutique hotel-inspired bathroom. 1 THE STARTING POINT ‘My inspiration was Hollywood glamour with a retro feel, which is quite eclectic, I know,’ laughs Eleanor. ‘I knew from the beginning that I wanted to use wallpaper and brass finishes to give the space a high-end vibe and that I wanted a statement bath to be the star of the show – it was never going to be white!’ 2 MAXIMISING THE SPACE Given the…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Detached new build, chateau-inspired house ROOMS Sitting room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, cloakroom, four bedrooms, dressing room, five bathrooms LOCATION Washington, US HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT? We were referred by the contractor, Schultz Miller, who has worked with the client to maintain the home since she purchased it in 1998. WHAT WAS THE BRIEF? Though the client lives alone, she loves to entertain. She wanted to have a kitchen she was proud to show off and that would function properly. Also, for the main bathroom she wanted something that seemed more complete. The house was renovated by previous owners and there was a mix of styles and materials that were challenging to navigate. The kitchen had a giant hood over…

‘Glass doors let the light from the living area flood into the kitchen, but can be easily closed when cooking or if you want to have a private chat’ HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Grade II-listed Queen Anne era house, with early Stuart origins dating back to 1610 ROOMS Two sitting rooms, TV room/snug, home office, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, orangery, six bedrooms, four bathrooms, dressing room, garden studio LOCATION Oxfordshire The advice that interior designer Charlotte Thomas gives to anyone wanting to add colour to their home is simple: ‘Paint walls off-white when you move in. Live with it like that for a while and learn how the light affects each room, how rooms feel at different times of day, how you want to use each room,’ she says. Hence,…

no. 1 | HOUSE OF THE MONTH | HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY 1840s townhouse ROOMS Sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study, four bedrooms, three bathrooms LOCATION Jersey Leaving Brixton and upping sticks to Jersey wasn’t something interior designer Bryony Richardson and her husband Laurence had always planned, but after having their first baby, they sought a more rural life. ‘Jersey is a bit like living in an Enid Blyton novel,’ says Bryony. ‘It’s a really magical place to bring up children.’ After months of house hunting, they came across a granite 1840s townhouse, replete with its original mottled glass windows, surrounded by cedar trees and coastal views. ‘As we headed down the sweeping hill, we got more and more excited,’ Bryony recalls. Although impressive, the house – Le Rocher –…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Semi-detached house, built in 1910 ROOMS Kitchen/dining area/snug, sitting room, cloakroom, five bedrooms (two used as home offices), two bathrooms, one dressing room LOCATION West London WHAT LED YOU TO BUY THE HOUSE, AND WHAT WAS THE OVERALL CONDITION WHEN YOU BOUGHT IT? We had been contemplating a move from southeast to west London for some time to be closer to friends and family, and to enjoy these leafy suburbs, which now offer convenient links to key destinations in the city via the Elizabeth Line. The house met our needs, but it needed a lot of cosmetic work to bring it up to date. WHAT WERE YOUR PRIORITIES AT THE START OF THE PROJECT? Our aim was to create a sense of familiarity and comfort, while…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY A detached house built in the 1930s ROOMS Open-plan sitting room, kitchen and dining area, second smaller sitting room, WC, laundry room, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, dressing room LOCATION North London Maya Salfati was a latecomer to this north London project and on her first visit, she found work was already in full swing. ‘The house was completely stripped back to the raw brick with only windows, doors and floorboards remaining. It was like a blank canvas,’ she recalls. Her clients, a couple of Anglo-Indian heritage with a young daughter, had embarked on the renovation several months previously but felt that Maya would help them achieve their interior goals. ‘Initially, we didn’t get the right team and had to make bold decisions, including letting go of…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Edwardian semi-detached house ROOMS Sitting room, reading room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, WC, four bedrooms, two bathrooms LOCATION Warwickshire WHAT WAS THE PROPERTY LIKE BEFORE? The Edwardian house had space, beautiful proportions and a large garden. Although not to the taste of the owners, Sarah and James Bradshaw, they were able to live here for a year before starting to make changes. HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK ON THE PROJECT? Sarah and James were looking for a designer with interiors experience as well as trade contacts who could manage the project. They have three children and liked my approach to creating beautiful yet practical and liveable spaces for young families. WHAT WERE THE PROJECT GOALS? The house lacked storage and there was no utility…

no. 5 HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY A Grade II-listed, late Victorian townhouse ROOMS Living room, kitchen, dining room, six bedrooms, three bathrooms LOCATION Northumberland Originally from County Monaghan, Alison Elliott, an architect, met her husband, James Sampson, a doctor, while they were both working in Belfast and a few years later they moved to the North of England for work. ‘We’d been living in a rented two-bedroom maisonette near the east coast but we were keen to start a family and buy our first property together,’ Alison recalls. ‘We both grew up in rural areas and wanted to raise our children in a similar way, surrounded by nature, in a characterful period property.’ The couple have a daughter, Nina, four, and one-year-old son Rory. A good connection to the city…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Period cottage dating back to the 18th century with a 1970s extension ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-dining room, scullery/boot room, office, four bedrooms, two bathrooms LOCATION Dorset ‘I LIKE A HOME THAT LOOKS EVOLVED AND FEELS RELAXED – NOT NEWLY DONE UP WITH EVERYTHING MATCHING’ During her years as an army wife, Nadine Judd could hardly wait to be living in a place her family could call their own. Searching in the West Country, where she was born and bred, Nadine declared that ‘finding this cottage in Dorset was like coming home’. On first sight, Nadine was blown away by the cottage nestled in idyllic unspoilt countryside. ‘I remember breathing a joyful sigh of nostalgic relief,’ she says. ‘It had a pretty facade surrounded by an acre…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY A Tudor-style detached house built in 2006 ROOMS Sitting room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, media/games room, five bedrooms, six bathrooms LOCATION Buckinghamshire WHY DID YOUR CLIENTS BUY THIS HOUSE? As soon as they entered the property in 2018, they were instantly greeted with a feeling of warmth and wowed by the magnificent oak beams. The house was built in 2006 using a traditional Wealden frame and they loved the modern interpretation of the traditional Tudor style, but with larger proportions. The layout was perfect for entertaining, but as it’s not open plan, everyone – including their children aged 13 and 16 – can have their own space. WHAT WAS THE HOMEOWNERS’ BRIEF AND MAIN PRIORITIES? They wanted their home to feel calm, relaxing, warming…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY 19th-century apartment ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-dining area, media room, four bedrooms, four bathrooms LOCATION Stockholm This apartment may lie in the heart of Stockholm but there is very little about its interiors that gives away its Scandinavian location. ‘Our aesthetic tends to incorporate influences from further south in Europe – we love sourcing pieces from Italy and France, for example,’ notes Joanna Lavén of Swedish interior design firm Studio Lawahl, who, together with her co-founder David Wahlgren, has entirely remodelled the spaces. ‘The building is situated on the waterfront address of Strandvägen and when it was designed in the late 19th century, the architects took inspiration from other major European cities to reflect its prestigious location. It therefore felt appropriate to give the interiors more of…

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY A detached traditional-style home ROOMS Family room, kitchen, breakfast area, dining room, library, office, media room, cloakroom, five bedrooms, five bathrooms LOCATION South Carolina HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT? The clients, a couple with four children, had seen my work and sought me out. WHAT WAS THE BRIEF? The client knew what she wanted and arrived at the first meeting with three design books to show us what inspired her. She wanted a scheme that was feminine and incorporated elements of French style, with some colour and pattern for interest. HOW INVOLVED WERE THE HOMEOWNERS? They weren’t very involved. I gave a presentation to the wife and she confirmed everything and then trusted me. DESCRIBE THE HOMEOWNER’S STYLE. Her style is…