Bold & bright

Renovating her first home gave Gemma the opportunity to properly explore her style and to create an eclectic look that's filled with fun and bursts of colour

- GEORGIE RODGERS

The living room is north facing but still gets a lot of light, so Gemma could paint the chimney breast a rich blue without it feeling dark. The cobalt blue sofa was a starting point for the palette, then she added complementary and clashing accent colours and patterns.

Blue sofa, Sofa Workshop. Frida Kahlo cushion, Kiss Kiss Heart. Floor lamp, The Forest & Co. Mini wreath, Studio Botanicals Art. Pendant light, Rose & Grey. Pouffe, sourced in Marrakesh. Rug, Wayfair. Rainbow wreath, Atlas Flowers. Bar trolley, Atkin & Thyme. Chimney breast painted in Copenhagen Harbour and Gilded Age, Valspar

In a small kitchen, clever space hacks such as hidden drawers and pull-out spice racks make all the difference. ‘The space is only six square metres but we added a compact dishwasher and squeezed in a wine cooler!’ Gemma says.

Kitchen, Benchmarx. Splashback tiles, Claybrook Studio. Floor tiles, Tiles Direct. Tap, Amazon Right and far right ‘I designed the dining room around the Andy Warhol print,’ says Gemma. The pink is subtly echoed in the stripy rug.

Andy Warhol quote print, King & McGaw. Shelving units, custom made. Table, Wayfair, Rug, Designer Carpet. Vinyl storage, Ikea. ‘Friend zone’ print, Modern Print Studio. Blue print, Missing People

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