KITCHEN
A monochrome scheme is sophisticated.
Units in Double Paris Grey oil-based eggshell, £70 for 2.5ltr, Zoffany. Thea pendants in bronze, £121 each, Pooky
DINING AREA
An overhead skylight and metal-framed doors create a light-filled, contemporary eating space all year round. The Wish-style wooden dining chairs with natural weave seats, £139 each, Cult Furniture, are similar
SITTING ROOM
The oak flooring was given a soft whitewash to tie in with the overall scheme. Armchairs are from Lots Road Auctions. Magicus console table, £825, Oka
HALL
Panelling was added for a decorative touch. Herringbone wool carpet, price on request, The London Carpet & Flooring Co
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY Victorian semi-detached villa with later additions
LOCATION London
ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner, snug, study, five bedrooms, two bathrooms
PURCHASED 2006
PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a similar but smaller Victorian property,’ says Susie.
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