'It's Full of Surprises'

From a giant faux olive tree to flamingo-laden wallpaper, everything about Holly Tucker’s home sparks the imagination

- By Emma J Page

HOME NOTES

WHO LIVES HERE

Holly Tucker and her husband Frank live here with their teenage son Harry, 17, and their dogs Mr Mudley and Chewy. Holly is the founder of Notonthehighstreet.com and of small business supporter Holly & Co. Frank is a retired detective.

THE PROPERTY A detached Victorian former schoolhouse.

1 “I created an impactful entrance”

‘Balancing old and new was a careful consideration when we bought this property. We reconfigured the ground floor, opening up the space and incorporated the adjoining garage into the kitchen. We also added generous steel-framed doors to mark the transition between the entrance and the rest of the house. I enjoy the drama they bring and how they draw the eye towards the pendant light by Mathieu Challières which adds a playful element.’

Nothing STANDS STILL for long in our HOME. Next, I’d like to line the staircase with 600 suspended 3D BUTTERFLIES

2 “Candy colours always pep up a scheme”

‘I’ve always been drawn to those hues because they provide a pop of colour that’s easy to live with, as well as making a natural backdrop for artwork – particularly mid-century or graphic prints, posters and memorabilia. This is our son Harry’s chill-out space. Pastel coloured metal lockers are great for streamlined storage and to the right, we’ve add a playful graffiti wallpaper for a bit of edge and to offset the more delicate shades. I love using unexpected storage solutions too, such an oversize jar to contain a colourful Lego collection.’