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“We reimagined the layouts of the first, second, and third floors of this early Victorian terraced home,  on a charming tree-lined street in Maida Vale. Our brief was to honour the building’s historic character, restoring original mouldings and architectural details while thoughtfully incorporating natural and reclaimed materials throughout. We re-designed the kitchen with a classical sensibility— to feel timeless, brighter, and more open than the small space belies!”

Anna Haines is known for a layered, elegant aesthetic, classically curated yet deeply comfortable. Her studio blends textiles, antiques, colour and texture to create authentic, lived-in spaces that honour a building’s heritage while reflecting the way people live. With a warm, hands-on approach, Anna guides renovations from concept to completion, delivering thoughtful, enduring interiors shaped by quality and practicality.

Photography by Paul Whitbread.

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.

This Berlin villa’s layout and history have been completely reimagined by designer Fabian Freytag. Given total creative freedom, the designer infused every floor and room with bold colour. Each space features two complementary tones applied to walls, furniture, and even the ceilings. Inspired by Matisse and the 1920s, the ceilings now showcase striking geometric patterns that turn them into statement features. The result is a vibrant residence that blends the villa’s storied past with a fresh, contemporary spirit. Photos: Vincent Leroux & Kozy Studio.

Located in Jersey City’s historic Van Vorst Park, Barrow Street Townhome is a beautifully restored 1850s Victorian brownstone by And Studio. The design celebrates original architectural details … stained glass windows, crown moldings and a grand staircase… while layering modern function and warmth. Inspired by London townhouses, And Studio introduced natural oak herringbone floors, diamond plaster walls, and a classically English kitchen with handcrafted Shaker cabinetry. Thoughtful details, from William Morris wallpaper to unfinished brass fixtures and an antique stone basin, create a timeless dialogue between heritage and contemporary living, preserving the home’s authenticity and enduring charm.

Photography by Nicole Franzen.

Designer Phoebe Hollond lives in this beautiful 1860s Victorian townhouse that she has spent several years renovating. Unfortunately the previous owners had removed most of the architectural details (OMG whyyyyyyyy?!?!?!) but she came in with her creative and eccentric eye and added colours and patterns throughout, in very eclectic and unique ways, and created a little jewel box. I adore every inch of this home, and am now obsessing over thinly striped wallpaper as she used in her sitting room (from Claremont). Photos: Milo Brown and Dean Hearne.