Shades of COLOUR

Sarah Hazebroek has overhauled her Victorian home, turning it into a fun and colourful backdrop for treasured antiques, and her own collection of lampshades and homeware

- AMY MAYNARD

Back in 2011, Sarah and Myles Hazebroek were living in a townhouse in Tunbridge Wells when they decided they needed more outdoor space for their children, Ted and Polly, to roam. Sarah, who runs homeware brand Huddle Collection, and Myles, who runs a PR agency, narrowed their search down to the pretty Kent village of Goudhurst. The couple’s budget meant that they were on the hunt for a doer-upper. ‘We wanted a period house with views and also with potential, as we didn’t have the money to buy the perfect house. Plus, we wanted to put our stamp on it,’ says Sarah.

Sarah had links with estate agents, having previously worked in the industry, and so was one of the first to hear about a detached Victorian on the outskirts of the village that ticked all their boxes. ‘The house was perfect,’ says Sarah. ‘It was situated in an acre of garden with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. It needed a total overhaul - rewiring, reroofing and totally redecorating.’