Quiet luxury

Designer Amy Knerr used an earthy palette and a rich layering of materials to create a look that's both restful and refined

- WORDS CHARLOTTE LUXFORD

HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT? I had previously completed a project for a relative and they kindly referred me. The owners of this late 19th-century home are a young family with three little girls and were previously based in New York. After relocating, their goal was to revitalise this historic 7,500-square-foot property into a modern family home while preserving its unique character.

HOW INVOLVED WERE THE HOMEOWNERS? Very - they wanted to ensure the house felt like a true reflection of themselves and their family. Each of the little girls 'approved' the designs for their bedrooms, which was very sweet.