Back to the future

The secret to enhancing the Victorian roots of Laura and Chris’ home? A kaleidoscopic collection of design classics and tomorrow’s heirlooms

- Fiona McCarthy

Marrying beautiful traditional details with bold designs in even bolder colours is no mean feat. But with a background in fashion and project management, it’s no surprise that Laura Higgs has used the pops of red, orange, yellow, green and blue found in her wardrobe to such great effect in the Victorian house she shares with husband Chris and their two daughters.