"My home makes me smile"

SMART DESIGN MOVES AND BUCKETS OF SUNSHINE COLOURS ENSURE SIRI AYERS' SEASIDE FLAT IS A LIGHT, BRIGHT AND FUNCTIONAL RETREAT

- LOU O'BRYAN

"I display my favourite items'

‘Seeking a sea change after a stressful stint in London, I settled on Deal, and this lower ground-floor flat on the promenade was perfect. I reworked the layout, adding thoughtful storage and internal glass doors to funnel light.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Fire surround in Elephant's Breath estate emulsion, £57.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Vintage Ercol chairs, £450 for two, Will and Yates. Raku globes (on shelves), from £60; Moon vase, £90, all Sarah Bryan Design

“I started by getting the basics right”

‘I changed all the windows back to classic sash designs to reinstate period elegance. It was a big investment, but beautifully crafted frames and smart fixtures really finish a room.’

"Matching units create the illusion of more space"