When Izzy and Will moved into their new home, there were an unexpected number of fixtures left by the previous owners. Antique furniture filled the grand entrance hall and decades-old Colefax and Fowler wallpapers adorned the walls of bedrooms. Too beautiful to be torn down and worthy of being labelled archival or vintage at the very least, Izzy decided the paper should stay, as should the antiques, some of which had graced the panelled hallway since the 1970s. Will's affinity to these in particular was strong, not surprisingly, as the house was in fact his former childhood home. 'Will's parents moved here in 1979, and he and his three older sisters grew up in the house,' says Izzy. When his parents retired to the Isle of Wight, the newly married Will and Izzy took responsibility for the adjoining farm and moved into the house.
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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
