Bespoke shelves frame the fireplace and provide the perfect showcase for mementoes, while patterned fabrics add texture and interest. Valentin footstool, from £510, Sofa.com. Vintage hemp rope chandelier, £125.10, Babylone at KosiLight
Creating an artful fusion of two different styles is rarely easy, but that was the challenge Alex and Natalie Roberts faced when they bought their first property together. ‘We both have a strong sense of what we like,’ says Natalie. ‘Alex gravitates towards antique pieces and darker woods, while I favour a lighter, more modern look.’
KITCHEN
Blue linen blinds and brass accents in handles and lighting lift this neutral scheme. Cabinetry, price on request, Wren Kitchens. Lovell glass pendant lights in antiqued brass, £144 each, Jim Lawrence
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