DREAM SITTING ROOM

INTERIOR DESIGNER SOPHIE ASHBY REVEALS HOW NATURE PROVIDED THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS SCHEME’S WELCOMING, EARTHY PALETTE

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Sophie’s company, Studio Ashby, is celebrated for its considered approach and use of interesting colours, art and bespoke pieces.

1. THIS THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT is situated in Holland Park Villas, a new-build development by Native Land. Pictured here is the sitting area within the open-plan living, dining and cooking space. The interior architecture was very pared-back and calm, so it was a question of bringing character and richness with layering and a mix of bespoke designs, antiques and contemporary off-the-shelf pieces.

2. The joinery, which hides services such as an air cooling system, was already in place, but it was spray-painted a pale grey. The first big decision was to replace this with rich burr elm timber to add warmth to the room. The artwork, which was commissioned for the space, glides to the side to reveal the television.

3. THE PALETTE WAS INSPIRED by Holland Park and features natural, earthy colours: greens, blues, russets, oranges and yellows. We started with the rug, which we designed as an ode to the park, incorporating peacock feathers as well as leaf motifs.