Lolita Colenso confidently combined modern industrial touches with reclaimed pieces to bring loft-style character to an Edwardian property
Lolita and Peter Colenso had both led busy lives before they had children, working in international development abroad. And when they decided to put down some roots, they wanted a family home somewhere fun and close to London. Brighton was perfect, but they soon outgrew the Victorian villa which was their first home. With two children, Louis, now 13, and Lara, 10, the couple began looking for somewhere new to live. ‘We were searching for a quirky home, and those aren’t easy to find,’ says Lolita. ‘But it was as if the chapel was waiting for us.’
The place was far from perfect, with a poky kitchen and small bedrooms. Yet Lolita, an interior designer, felt that with clever planning and styling she could sympathetically transform the unique building into a welcoming family home.
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NATURE'S colour scheme
Interior designer Charlotte Thomas has transformed a centuries-old country house into a haven of charm, with hues that are in harmony with her personality
SPECIAL BLEND
Marcus and Eliza Waring’s captivating new build combines modern style with Georgian charm
Southern belle
Interior designer Michael Mitchell breathed new life into y a home in South Carolina with colour, art and antiques Lan
LOFTY AMBITION
Bespoke joinery and a light palette were used to maximise the space in this cosy bedroom under the eaves
Modern CLASSIC
Interior designer LeeAnn Baker has infused this elegant new-build waterfront home with a sense of history and a welcoming atmosphere
European VIBES
Italian and French mid-century pieces, exquisite marbles and a calming palette of blues and greens lend an international flavour to a historic apartment in Stockholm
A return to grandeur
An extensive remodel has given this 1990s home fabulous character, with designer Jeffrey Neve’s eye for fresh colours softening the space
SHEER GLAMOUR
Eleanor and Ollie Bowmer gave their new en suite the five-star treatment with luxe finishes and a statement bath
Relaxing RUSTIC
Designer Claire Garner has concocted a warm and welcoming interior scheme that perfectly complements the oak beams of this modern Tudor-style home
The little house of CALM
Sue and Jonathan Eley turned a timber cabin in a beautiful secluded New Forest setting into a luxurious country escape
