clapham bedroom

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renovating a victorian terrace

ARTEX, be gone

I loathe me an Artex ceiling, so here's the results when I tackled the re-skimming with no experience and without calling in a professional plasterer

FIREPLACE REVEAL

The first job I wanted to tackle in the new house was the living room fireplace, restoring the original wrought iron hidden under six (count them six) layers of paint.

WHAT'S IN A WHITE?

Sometimes it takes a bit of bravery to choose white walls. Here's how I choose a white-based neutral for an interior scheme and what I picked for our living room.

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All the hours spent stripping layers of gloss paint off the fireplace was worth it in the end, so happy with how this has turned out 🙌🏼 Swipe across to see the before pic 👍🏼 Also a new blog post talking about the process, just click the link in my bio to read #fireplace #homemakeover #myhome #diystories #rennovation #victorianhouse

Chimney breast update... all the plaster’s off at last 🙌🏼 Real happy with the brick and the colour, so much to do still in this bedroom but it’s start 😬 #exposedbrick #myhome #interiors

Actual representation of me laying on the sofa tonight, full of hayfever.. anyone else struggling? 😫

Spent the looooooooongest time on an interior design project last year because of delays with the renovations, so it's a good feeling to finally be able to share photos from it! This detail's from the master bedroom. Always say yes to an entire-wall-sized, all-suede headboard
Beat pendant by @tomdixonstudio, panelled upholstered in fabric by @kirkbydesign, bespoke Valchromat bedside drawer I designed, joinery by Matt Horwood, bed and backing cushions by @loafhome, 📸: @joannahenderson75

When it comes to designing a bathroom it’s essential not to underestimate all those tiny details that can really bring a scheme together, from tile trims to all important storage there’s lots to consider. I’m talking all about this subject over on @kbbark, head over to my stories for the direct link to read. Credit: @cole_and_son_wallpapers #mykbbark #bathroomrenovation #bathrooms

So happy with how this plant wall turned out in my living room 😍 Take a look at my new blog post about how I built it and check out the YouTube video by clicking the link in my bio 😘 #myhome #plantsofinstagram #greenery

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About me…

Hi, I'm Luke and I'm an interior designer, stylist and writer, currently living in the South East of England. I've recently moved into a new home - a Victorian terrace in need of a little TLC.

Once upon a time, I was a contestant on BBC's The Great Interior Design Challenge, but in the many moons since then, I've been working with brands and residential clients around the world, helping to bring a touch of my individual design philosophy to their spaces.

I'm all about understated, timeless interiors that will age gracefully, using a delicate touch to create the drama and impact demanded in homes of all shapes and sizes.

If you follow me on Instagram, you might find out I'm also a little obsessed with my two Jack Russell crosses - Pearl and Nancy.

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