With careful and considerate planning and decorating, this Victorian terraced house was restored to its former glory by the current owners, who have achieved a touch of French country life in the heart of the city.
A large distressed wooden dining table seats up to 10 people in this spacious kitchen-diner.
1/10 Dining room
The large chesnut table is from Harley Antiques.
2/10 Kitchen-diner
These contemporary custom-made kitchen units contrast with the country-style dining area. The open shelving is used to display a collection of French kitchenware, as well as modern gadgets.
The central cooking island doubles up as a breakfast bar with Lyra stools by Magis, similar downlighters can be found at IKEA.
3/10 Sitting room
A vintage oil painting hangs above a white sofa in the living room. The antique chaise longue, once originally belonged to John Fowler of Colefax & Fowler and has been re-covered in upholsterer's lining fabric.
4/10 Living room
Large mirrors placed around the house give views of other rooms and create a spacious impression.
The mirror is from Atelier, and the oversized sofa is from Sofa Workshop.
5/10 Home office
Floating shelves house books and box files in the small study, where chairs from The Conran Shop are covered in faux-suede covers from IKEA.
6/10 Master bedroom
The attic bedroom is given a romantic look with a Louis XIV bed, iron corona, and antique-inspired console table.
7/10 Bath
The bathroom is fully neutral for a light and airy feel. Shutters and scented candles keep in tune with the French romantic theme. A similar roll-top bath can be found at Drummonds Architectural Antiques.
8/10 Bathroom
A French garden bust on the marble-topped basin unit adds drama and the unusual horizontal panelling on the walls gives a fresh, country feel.
9/10 Bedroom
The antique nursing chair is covered in Percheron toile salvaged from a pair of old curtains to introduce colour to the pale scheme. Crisp white bedlinen covers the bed. Natural light creeps in through wide-slatted shutters.
10/10 Garden
This alfresco garden dining area is perfect for lazy summer days. The slate table from Marston & Langinger is teamed with pretty wire chairs.
Looking for more decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from a retro 1960's home to a former Georgian vicarage.
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