Warm Neutrals

Moving to Mersea is something that Joanne has always said she would do ‘one day’. So, when Joanne and her daughter made their move from Chelmsford – they wanted their new home to be just right.

Jo runs her own business from home and needed a separate workspace so we got creative with the footprint they had. The garage was converted into a functional office space that also has a separate area for storage. This allows Jo to work comfortably from home but with the ability to have ‘home’ and ‘office’ separated.

Inspired by Kelly Hoppen, who specialises in neutrals, I set out to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in Jo’s home
The lounge and dining room were given a complete makeover, using soft greys and accessorising carefully so it felt warm and not cold. The existing fireplace was dull and dated but Jo didn’t want to lose it – this was given a new look with a fresh coat of paint and a wooden mantle.

The staircase, which was typical of a 70’s style, was given a contemporary look with new kneel posts, spindles, and a staircase runner and rods it gave it a fresh contemporary look.

Upstairs continued with neutral colours with pops of pink for the bedroom, a toned-down soft pink was used to create a cosy sanctuary.

With a tight deadline, I had to be creative and work efficiently, so I organised all the contractors and oversaw the entire project.

The conservatory was fitted with a new roof to help with temperature and this extra extension of the space is now transformed into a usable beautiful Boho-style space, complete with pastel pink accents.