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Traditional English homes designed by Sarah Vanrenen



When I first met my husband he lived in a one bed flat in a beautiful court behind Chelsea town hall. The building had plush carpets in and outside the apartments, wallpapered walls, whereas inside the flat the decor was pretty much old fashioned but, surprisingly, very cosy. While it might not have been my taste at the age of 24, I can tell you that right now, I wouldn't have minded it at all. In fact I sometimes find myself want to recreate something colourful and reminiscent of old fashioned english design (and here's my try in the guest room).

One of the designers that I am really fond of, who can that take a town house in the heart fof Chelsea and turn it into something really special, is Sarah Vanrenen. Her colourful designs embody something that is quintessentially English in my eyes (and no wonder her own home featured in May 2017 in Homes and Gardens).

All photography by Sarah Vanrenen Designs.

Project: Chelsea Town House

Belonging to a long-standing client, this Georgian townhouse has been re-furbished to create a fresh, airy and inviting home.From bold colour schemes to statement artwork, bespoke storage to rare antiques and hand-crafted floor tiles, this loyal client provides the opportunity to create the unusual and unexpected, reflecting the true essence of Vanrenen Designs.


Blue painted front door

Green Sofa perplex coffee table and pink rug floral accent chair Sarah Vanrenen

Off white walls in the living room and a perplex coffee table and pink rug floral accent chair Sarah Vanrenen

Off white walls in the living room and a perplex coffee table and pink rug floral accent chair Sarah Vanrenen, views of the garden

taupe walls in the dining room with antique dining table and saarinen tulip chairs, abstract art, Sarah Vanrenen

Sarah Vanrenen kitchen

master bedroom with green wallpaper and fuchsia pink lampshade green headboard Sarah Vanrenen

master bedroom with green wallpaper and fuchsia pink lampshade green headboard Sarah Vanrenen

master bedroom with green wallpaper and fuchsia pink lampshade green headboard Sarah Vanrenen

kids room decor with green walls and ikat lampshade in red and yellow and pink accent chair Sarah Vanrenen

kids room decor with green walls and ikat lampshade in red and yellow and pink accent chair Susan Vanrenen

guest bedroom decor ideas with wallpaper, large size art and blue sofa with yellow cushions, yellow bathroom Sarah Vanrenen

guest bedroom decor ideas with wallpaper, large size art and blue sofa with yellow cushions, yellow bathroom

desk workspace with yellow glass table lamps by Sarah Vanrenen

FAMILY BATHROOM in English style with pink walls and large venetian mirror, repurposed chest of drawers

FAMILY BATHROOM in English style with pink walls and large venetian mirror, repurposed chest of drawers Sarah Vanrenen

Sarah Vanrenen bathroom

The English garden in the heart of Chelsea


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