RETURN TO form

Interior designer Suzy Hoodless honoured the artistic roots of this Victorian London home by focussing on craftsmanship, colour, lines and shapes - the resulting schemes are creative triumphs

- WORDS EMMA J PAGE

DINING AREA The classic column base of the table contrasts with the modernist-style light.

Walls in White Fox; ceiling in Amsterdam, Bauwerk Colour. Diabolo pendant in Cherry Red, Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Mews Chevron floor tiles in DTME 02, Domus. 9464 wall lights, Paavo Tynell for Gubi Confidence with colour and materials has paid dividends in this space, which includes an island wrapped in brass.

Units in Dyed Green Tulip 26 timber veneer, Capital Crispin Veneer; made by Costa Interiors. Dekton worktops in Nacre, Cosentino. Cirio Lineal pendant, Antoni Arola for Santa & Cole. Revolver stools, Leon Ransmeier for Hay In the alcoves, the owners' existing cabinets make a sleek, streamlined contrast to the Victorian fireplace, while textural, matt walls cement the dialogue between old and new. Walls in Rye; ceiling in Amsterdam, both Bauwerk Colour. Tobi-Ishi dining table spray lacquered in RAL3004 in a satin finish, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for B&B Italia.

Vol Au Vent dining chairs in Elmas 2444377, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Bespoke wool and silk rug by Suzy Hoodless Studio, The Rug Company. Bilia nickel table light on cabinet, Gio Ponti for FontanaArte. Artworks (above fireplace) by Valerio Adami; (above cabinet) by Aldo Rossi. Admont 6 pendant, Kalmar Lighting. Curtains in Andes, Holland & Sherry

Interior designer Suzy Hoodless on using mid-century stalwarts in a scheme

1. Mix eras freely - pair classics with contemporary pieces to create a timeless look.

2. Play with colour; don't be afraid to reupholster or refinish to bring a modern edge to a classic piece.

3. Let pieces breathe. Give iconic furniture space to shine; don't overcrowd.