The bright side
25 Beautiful Homes|February 2022
Anya and Michael Kings reinvigorated their Edwardian terrace with the help of interior designer Louise Robinson, whose vibrant additions helped them see design through a colourful lens
EMMA J PAGE
The bright side

SNUG

Painting everything pink – from the picture rail to the skirting – enhances the room’s luxe look. Pick-n-Mix pendants, from £375 each, Rothschild & Bickers. Gosling ottoman, £3,636.36, The Odd Chair Company; upholstered in Rooksmoor Velvet in bespoke Burgundy, £94.40m, Lewis & Wood. Caldwell drinks trolley, £450, Graham and Green

SITTING ROOM

Black metal-framed doors complement the period fireplace, while pops of red and pink provide vibrant contrast. Waver hand-spun hemp flatweave rug, £540sq m, Adam Bray for Vanderhurd. Original ottoman, £1,950, The Odd Chair Company; base upholstered in Rooksmoor velvet in Mulberry, £94.40m, Lewis & Wood, and top in Lost and Found, £190m, Christopher Farr Cloth. Sugar chairs, £934.20 each, Julian Chichester; upholstered in Jajim Stripe in Red, £320m, Soane Britain

SITTING ROOM A corner sofa makes good use of this tight corner. Crescent sofa in River 01, £2,597, Camerich. Mustard column lamp, £495; gathered shade in Mustard Great Check, £260, both Salvesen Graham. Fan table, £480, Howe

KITCHEN ‘We chose streamlined units then softened them with pops of pattern,’ says Anya. Häcker kitchen, £50,000, including Miele appliances, The Kitchen Group. Walls in Slate I architects’ matt, £56.50 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library

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