- Jul 12
- 2 min read

A quirky home in London full of character and colour

This enchanting home is based in South London (Hampton Court) and was designed by FORBES RIX. Requiring a total reconfiguration and refurbishment of a very large period property, the design studio were able to create a quirky and eclectic family home using personal artefacts that they had acquired over the years.

Thoughtful spatial planning was essential to transform what was essentially a gutted shell of a building into a sumptuous yet informal home, perfect for entertaining.

Photos by

Natalie Dinham Photography

Alex Wilson Photography

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Hallway

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Similar wall Colour: Blue Ground by Farrow and Ball. Blue Ground creates an upbeat and happy atmosphere which is often used in playrooms as an accent colour alongside Wevet or James White
Similar Staircase Colour: Dock Blue by Little Greene
Stair Runners: Roger Oates
Encaustic or Cement Tiles
Round Mirror that you can paint to the colour of your choice
Wall Art: Try Art Republic | Saatchi Art
Plantation Chairs
For similar chandeliers look for Large French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandelier on 1stdibs

Pantry

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Kitchen Units, try Plain English Spitalfields cupboards or the Suffolk range by Neptune
Similar Storage baskets, The Basket Company or H&M Home
Terracotta pots, H&M Home
Victorian Kitchen Maid Pulley for clothes drying
Similar Cement Tiles Ca Pietra
Classic single Belfast Sink, Rangemaster

Kitchen

For antiques and vintage finds try Retrouvius

Bathrooms

Above: the Catchpole & Rye Copper Bateau. Made entirely from high gauge copper, these copper baths are hand beaten, polished and then sealed, giving each bath a unique hand finished look. £6,500 for the 1700mm length with nickel interior.

Above: The Throne Seat by Cathpole & Rye with external cistern | Empress Console on Frame, Cathpole & Rye | Similar Wall Colour: Stone Blue, Farrow & Ball