Bohemian Rhapsody

Whimsical and colourful, the brief for this Victorian house in South London was to create a playful family home for a writer and her children that expressed their mutual love for nature and its creatures. The opulent sitting room and study smoulder with dark romance, Jules Verne inspired touches reflecting her interest in literature and Victoriana.

An airing cupboard on the second floor was cleverly converted into a bijou bathroom. Regal purple and eglomise glass tiles creating a cocooning sanctuary for unwinding with bath oil and candles.

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.