The Art of Design Issue 27 2017 | Page 66

66 The open plan hallway is wonderfully light, with the stained dark oak and glass bannister allowing plenty of natural light to hit the 3.5m drop chandelier, creating sparkling reflections across the staircase. Combining old and new with the owner’s timeless leather wingback armchair and Hill House’s own Talboy dresser, the cream tiled floor opens the space up even further. Maintaining the original layout of the kitchen, Hill House Interiors used a mix of French polish and dark staining for the units, with the new marble floor adding to the luxurious feel. Leading into a stylish gentleman’s bar area and back out into the spacious entrance, where elegant Abbot & Boyd handmade textured wallpaper compliments the specially covered four door brown crocodile cabinet. The open plan walk through is a far cry from the three small reception rooms that previously occupied the space. Creating a truly personal space in the living room by hanging artwork by the owner’s St Martin’s trained son, the Hill House Chesterfield deep button corner sofa in regal purple velvet provides the more traditional edge to the otherwise modern room, with mirrored walls helping to open up the space. Having transformed all four bedrooms of the 1930s period home in muted, neutral tones complete with luxe textured fabrics and their trademark geometric statement pieces, the Hill House Interiors team turned their styling expertise to the main bathroom, covering the entire back wall in an intriguing piece of Alex Turco’s artwork. Finished with resin waterproofed panels, the statement image is uninterrupted by the wet room shower, recessed apertures and elegant freestanding bathtub, which sits next to new cabinetry . Interior Design: Hill House Interiors www.hillhouseinteriors.com