Artistic licence

Edgy colours and arresting works of art delivered a good dose of individuality to this gorgeous house

- Rachel Leedham

DRAWING ROOM

The walls have had a polished plaster treatment that brings a seductive sense of movement.

Ona pendant, Kaia. Nizwa cabinet, Bethan Gray. Feather lamp, A Modern Grand Tour. Calypso rug, The Rug Company. Photograph (left), Sam Taylor-Johnson

‘ I always knew this house could take a lot of colour,’ says Fiona Armstrong of the jewel hues and flash metallics that weave their way through the five floors of her Regency terrace. ‘When we first moved in, we went for a neutral base with accents of colour but I sensed we could be much braver. This is a London townhouse and I wanted it to be fun.’

The resulting schemes – which