GRAND DESIGN
25 Beautiful Homes|November 2021
The beautiful proportions of this Edwardian villa were more than matched by Kerry Pickering’s elegant vision
SEAN O'CONNELL
GRAND DESIGN

HALLWAY

The far arch was created to match the existing ones. Adam’s Eden wallpaper (above dado), from £74.35m, Lewis & Wood. Wellington table lamp, £270, Pooky

KITCHEN

‘We love entertaining and this space is made for it,’ says Kerry. Hacker cabinetry, price on request, Four Seasons Kitchens. Bosky wallpaper, £75.35m, Lewis & Wood

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY

Double-fronted Edwardian villa

LOCATION

Newcastle upon Tyne

ROOMS

Sitting room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, study, conservatory, eight bedrooms (four en suite), bathroom

PURCHASED 2017

PREVIOUS PROPERTY

‘We had a Victorian terrace in London,’ says Kerry.

DINING ROOM

‘The period furniture is complemented by the bold chandelier,’ says Kerry. Eichholtz Selva chandelier, £1,720, LuxDeco. No 7 Archtop mirror, £1,795, Overmantels

UTILITY ROOM

A green floral scheme creates a fresh feel. Harsyra wallpaper by Sandberg, £86.90 a roll, Jane Clayton

BATHROOM

‘I love green and white and this wallpaper was perfect,’ says Kerry. Egg Shell bath, from £1.295, Lusso

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