GRAND DESIGN

The beautiful proportions of this Edwardian villa were more than matched by Kerry Pickering’s elegant vision

- SEAN O'CONNELL

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