The Art of Design Issue 47 2020 | Page 84

“ SIMPLICITY IS THE KEYNOTE OF ALL TRUE ELEGANCE ”

- COCO CHANEL

When Fran Ferdinand , property developer and search agent , found her dream home at the end of 2018 , she had a very clear idea of the transformation it was about to undergo .
A traditional arts & crafts style four bedroom family home on a private estate in Surrey , while full of character , the house was cold and dark , and in desperate need of a transformation . Having heard about Hill House Interiors ’ strong reputation from friends and colleagues , Fran called to organise a meeting .
“ I knew straight away I wanted to work with Jenny and her team – she immediately understood the brief and what I was trying to achieve , and I felt confident that Hill House Interiors were the designers to bring my ideas to life . The inspiration is classic Chanel – monochrome with just a touch of glamour , and it ’ s been executed perfectly .”