Semi-detached Victorian residence successfully revamped from student accommodation into a lively and trendy abode.
In the heart of South London, a three-storey Victorian mid-terrace house has undergone a remarkable transformation, breathing new life into its once tired and scruffy interior. The house, which had been rented out for years and was outside the catchment area for a good school, is now a colourful and cheerful abode, thanks to its new owner, Karen.
Karen, a talented ceramicist known as Circle of Willis, has a penchant for colour. She has revitalised the house with a carefully curated colour palette, using muted shades of pinks, yellows, and greens as a base, and layering on brighter accents like red and blue through decorative elements. This layered use of colour adds personality without being overwhelming.
The sitting room, for instance, boasts a pink and yellow theme, with a burst of cobalt blue through patterned curtains. The main bedroom has been colour-drenched in a soft pink, while the yellow bed in the room is from Loaf. The room is accessorised with bright red picture frames, a colour lamp, and bedding with cheerful red scallop edging.
Karen has also incorporated bespoke and artistic touches throughout the house. The pink velvet chairs in the dining area, for example, add a pop of colour to the scheme. She found a leopard print ottoman in Robert Dyas for the sitting room, which complements the vibrant colour scheme perfectly.
The owners transformed the house by painting every inch with colour, which greatly enhanced the cheerful atmosphere and character of the home. In the dressing room, the big burst of yellow on the wardrobes is from India paint by Farrow & Ball. The guest bedroom is painted in a soft sage green - Cromarty by Farrow & Ball.
The existing kitchen was kept, with a focus on bringing in colour through original artwork and crockery. The front garden was revamped, giving the house much-needed kerb appeal, and a new black and white tiled path was laid. The London Front Garden Company was involved in the exterior renovation.
The couple turned the snug into a space for reading or listening to music. The courtyard garden is enclosed by tall fences with trellis attached, and the yellow chairs and table reflect a golden glow of sunlight back into the house when the sun hits the right way.
By embracing the architectural character of the Victorian terrace while using colour creatively, Karen has managed to respect the heritage of the house while boosting its freshness and style. The result is a lively but welcoming Victorian home renovation that is sure to inspire other homeowners.
[1] For those looking to achieve a similar colourful and cheerful home renovation, focus on using a vibrant yet balanced colour palette, painting every available surface, incorporating bespoke and artistic touches, focusing on making the space feel happy yet restful, and embracing the architectural character of the property.
[1] Emulating Karen's vibrant home renovation, consider incorporating a well-balanced color palette of soft and bold hues, such as houseplants with leaves in pinks, yellows, and greens, for interior-design that brings a touch of nature indoors.
[2] For a complete home transformation, don't forget the importance of home-improvement in outdoor spaces, like the home-and-garden, by revitalizing it with a fresh coat of paint, symbolizing Cromarty by Farrow & Ball for a soft sage green, or the London Front Garden Company for black and white tiled paths, enhancing both the kerb appeal and overall character of your home.
