Our clients are a retired professional couple, who have lived in their Darley Abbey home for approximately 30 years. They recently replaced the gas fire and surround in their living room, which has inspired them to update the room as a whole. A new staircase is also planned, which will involve fresh decoration to the hallway and landing. Continue reading to see this lovely transformation to their beautiful home.
Living Room
The brief was to retain the dresser, corner cabinet and the built-in cabinetry, along with their three paintings. An overall updated, stylish and lighter look to the room was required and in-keeping with their taste.
New seating was required in the form of a 3 and 2 seater sofa’s and an armchair. We chose the fabrics and collaborated with our supplier, PF Collections, in the development of the design. The result was the creation of some beautiful bespoke sofas’ and an armchair. We chose some striking scatter cushions and a Shetland Fern throw to compliment the seating.
Wave headed made to measure curtains by Lynne Kelly Curtains & Blinds in the Copenhagen collection by Villa Nova, the fabric was purchased through Living HQ and two colour-ways were selected. Wrought iron filigree finials curtain poles with complimentary hold backs were chosen from Poles Direct.
Wallcoverings were selected from the Harlequins Anthozoa Collection. Kinina in mandarin and fig; Kinina boasts freestanding gumtree leaves with a distressed watercolour effect running through. Kinina was applied to the fireplace wall and the remaining walls were adorned with Casadeco’s Nervue wallpaper, which has a subtle metallic leaf vein pattern. Both wallpapers were supplied from Living HQ.
Two Hathaway ceiling lights in old bronze and opal glass by The Lighting Company were chosen. To complete the lighting a Meena light effects floor lamp in satin nickel by John Lewis.
To break up the patterned wallpaper a large simple black with gold trim mirror by OKA was selected.
To add interest this striking Nourison rug – Tropics, from Modern-Rugs was selected. An elegant glass and burnished gold coffee table by Cox and Cox completed this area.
To complete the overall design a few selected vases in shades of green and heather were chosen. Not forgetting a touch of greenery in the form of a potted palm and a trailing plant in a marble effect plant pot.
Hallway & Landing
The original staircase was replaced with a more contemporary oak and glass version. An elegant brass and marble console table by Cox and Cox was placed under the small hallway window. A honeycomb jewel vase by Rockett St George and a gold coloured dish complete the look.
Matching Kichler Lacey pendant lights in bronze by Lampwise for the hallway and landing were selected. The staircase wall was papered in Harlequin’s Lotus wallpaper in rose gold and the remaining walls in Casadeco Nervure in beige, a subtle metallic leaf vein pattern. Both wallpapers were purchased through Living HQ.
Before and After Photos
Below are a selection of photos taken by our interior designer before the start of our project. Michal from Photo Marketing Wizard took the after photos.
Before Photos
After Photos
We received a lovely comment from the homeowners regarding Emma’s work. “She took the time to get to know us & her design reflected our life style & garden.”
We hope you enjoyed your insight into this project, keep following for a look at our amazing Strelley project. If you would like an amazing transformation of your home, please contact us.
Telephone – Clare – 07971 091727
E-mail – Clare – clare@clarehollandinteriorcreations.co.uk
