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This Dulwich Victorian Villa saw a much-loved semi-detached home in south-east London thoughtfully brought back to life by Uns Hobb. The renovation respects the building’s Victorian heritage while confidently introducing colour and warmth throughout. Particular care was taken with the kitchen extension, which has been designed to feel as though it has always belonged to the house. Rich tones, tactile materials and traditional details are layered with a gentle, well-planned lighting scheme, creating a welcoming, relaxed family home with timeless character.

Photography by Boz Gagovski.

“Smart. Vivacious. Stunning. Timeless. These are the hallmarks of an Angie Hranowsky interior. Since publishing her first project in 2004, the Charleston-based designer has built an impeccable reputation for brilliant, intuitive designs that weave together the grace and elegance of her adopted hometown with rich layers of cosmopolitan sophistication, historical influences, and fine craftsmanship.”

I just want to add one more word … FABULOUS.

Photography by Julia Lynn.

I am completely smitten with this 8,300 sq ft 1950s farmhouse in Westchester, New York designed by Sally Rigg of Rigg Design. Bold colour choices slap you in the face as soon as you walk in the front door – Ressource Paints’ La Pinède green on the walls paired with scenic Zuber wallpaper, then a dining room in a blue as blue can be (Farrow & Ball’s Dinnerware), which leads into a curry yellow butler’s pantry. The colours come at you again in the primary bedroom with a gorgeous de Gournay wall covering. I love that there are rooms of total drama and colour drenching but then some moments of calm with mostly white spaces. It makes the colourful rooms that much more impactful. Photos: Chris Mottalini.

Nestled to the east of Norwich and west of the Broads, South Burlingham Old Hall is a remarkable Grade II*-listed Tudor house. It comprises a tapestry of historical styles, with a particularly expressive Elizabethan core and exquisite hand-decorated surfaces. Warren-like, its idiosyncratic layout presents a wonderful enfilade of rooms that are at once spacious and intimate. There are six characterful bedrooms in the main house, and a further three in a separate annexe, The Granary, which also has a kitchen and living space. Outside are grounds with established trees and colourful plantings; there is also a Grade II-listed cart horse stable.
I cannot tell you what a home with this much character and history and original hand painted details does to my soul. For sale via Inigo for £1,000,000.

Rowayton Barn in Norwalk, Connecticut was originally designed and built by Barbara Garfield and its 1,645 square foot interior has been infused with tons of personality, eclecticism and the most beautiful boldly bright colours by designer Patrick Mele. Stunning yellow curtains (made from 2 yellow Designers Guild fabrics), Corinthian columns, a collection of 125 plates hanging on the dining room wall, a plethora of colours unite in the living room, a guest bed swathed in fabrics, a tapestry in a guest bedroom and so much more make this home so unique and cheerful, and “Belgium meets Beverly Hills” as Patrick put it. Photos: Ellen McDermott.