This grand Edwardian house had been the client’s home for 25 years so when the children left the nest it was time to usher in a new era. With an art collection of considerable pedigree and time on their hands to enjoy it, the couple were open to daring colours and bold architectural gestures. “We don’t want boring” was their brief. Colour-blocking creates fields of saturation offset by exquisite detailing, adding up to an interior that is at once playful and sophisticated.












