HALLWAY
The far arch was created to match the existing ones. Adam’s Eden wallpaper (above dado), from £74.35m, Lewis & Wood. Wellington table lamp, £270, Pooky
KITCHEN
‘We love entertaining and this space is made for it,’ says Kerry. Hacker cabinetry, price on request, Four Seasons Kitchens. Bosky wallpaper, £75.35m, Lewis & Wood
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY
Double-fronted Edwardian villa
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
ROOMS
Sitting room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, study, conservatory, eight bedrooms (four en suite), bathroom
PURCHASED 2017
PREVIOUS PROPERTY
‘We had a Victorian terrace in London,’ says Kerry.
DINING ROOM
‘The period furniture is complemented by the bold chandelier,’ says Kerry. Eichholtz Selva chandelier, £1,720, LuxDeco. No 7 Archtop mirror, £1,795, Overmantels
UTILITY ROOM
A green floral scheme creates a fresh feel. Harsyra wallpaper by Sandberg, £86.90 a roll, Jane Clayton
BATHROOM
‘I love green and white and this wallpaper was perfect,’ says Kerry. Egg Shell bath, from £1.295, Lusso
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