NEW BEGINNING

Susie and Pablo Davidson jumped at the chance to rescue a tired Victorian villa and turn it into an elegant family home

- PENNY BOTTING

KITCHEN

A monochrome scheme is sophisticated.

Units in Double Paris Grey oil-based eggshell, £70 for 2.5ltr, Zoffany. Thea pendants in bronze, £121 each, Pooky

DINING AREA

An overhead skylight and metal-framed doors create a light-filled, contemporary eating space all year round. The Wish-style wooden dining chairs with natural weave seats, £139 each, Cult Furniture, are similar

SITTING ROOM

The oak flooring was given a soft whitewash to tie in with the overall scheme. Armchairs are from Lots Road Auctions. Magicus console table, £825, Oka

HALL

Panelling was added for a decorative touch. Herringbone wool carpet, price on request, The London Carpet & Flooring Co

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY Victorian semi-detached villa with later additions

LOCATION London

ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner, snug, study, five bedrooms, two bathrooms

PURCHASED 2006

PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a similar but smaller Victorian property,’ says Susie.