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MB Onepoint to Fire
1st Floor Hall
Their new home fit the bill perfectly , with its multitude original features , small cosy rooms with fireplaces , and a magnificent staircase spanning the property ’ s four levels . It was in good condition , but tired and required work to become suitable for a family .
Our designer took time to research , create and photograph mood-boards for each room before sending them off to Australia with a collection of samples . The clients loved it and not a single thing was changed from the original design which means that we have been able to deliver a cohesive , top to toe interior .
The basement kitchen was provided by Edinburgh-based Peden and Pringle . It followed the basic footprint of the existing kitchen but modernized and increased storage and specification – a double doored larder is a convenient and stylish feature , while the painted cabinets in Farrow and Ball ’ s Studio Green continue the deep earthy tones in the rest of the house . While the colours are rich and deep , clever lighting , patterned fabrics , and
touches such as antique glass splashbacks have made this basement space welcoming and enveloping .
Peden and Pringle also created a bespoke dining table and banquette seating area in this space which has the dual benefit of aligning seamlessly with the kitchen design and providing a space-saving seating solution .
Taking inspiration from the clients ’ art , their extensive travel history , and their desire for warm , textured layering , Kimberley set to work . Each room was to be complementary but have its own identity – the main linking features were the palette of rich inky blues ( we used Basalt by Little Greene ), mustards , and olive greens , and the magnificent spiral staircase . This feature spans the home and acts as gallery space for a multitude of art and curios , while the existing runner was replaced with a new carpet by Roger Oates .
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