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Location: Merseyside, UK

Interior Designer: Harriet Hughes Interior Design

Photography: Zac and Zac

Harriet Hughes Interior Design has recently completed a remarkable luxury interior design project, restoring a stunning Victorian villa into an aesthetically beautiful and functional family home. Collaborating closely with architects, joiners, and suppliers of bespoke furniture, the design team successfully fulfilled the clients’ vision.

The restoration of the villa presented a unique challenge in maximizing the potential of its vast yet intricately shaped spaces. The objective was to create a practical home for a growing family while maintaining a stylish and welcoming atmosphere. Harriet Hughes Interior Design skillfully achieved this balance, ensuring that the home exuded elegance without feeling overly embellished, preserving its essence as a warm and inviting sanctuary.

With the entire house requiring restoration, the design team worked closely with the architect to optimize every space. Recognizing that the clients desired functionality without compromising on comfort, the team ensured a seamless flow throughout the house, particularly on the ground floor. By opening up several rooms, they created multi-functional areas such as a kitchen with a casual dining space in the turret area, offering panoramic views of the garden and river. Each room was meticulously curated to meet the specific needs of a growing family, without sacrificing craftsmanship or beauty. The design incorporated ample seating areas, plush cushions, a kid-friendly playroom, and abundant storage options.

The clients expressed their preference for a classic look that honored the property’s history. The design team shared this vision and collaborated closely with the clients to achieve a timeless aesthetic with modern elements. One of the clients, with a background in dressmaking, took a particular interest in the selection of textiles. The team worked diligently to create balanced color schemes that exuded warmth and sophistication, while also considering practicality, including toddler-friendly fabrics.

Throughout the design process, the clients and Harriet Hughes Interior Design developed a close friendship. The success of the project is evident in the fact that not a single space in the house is redundant. This serves as the ultimate testament to the team’s ability to perfectly execute the clients’ brief, ensuring that each room is designed with precision and purpose.

Harriet Hughes Interior Design’s expertise in combining functionality, comfort, and stunning design has resulted in the transformation of this Victorian villa into a remarkable family home. The restoration celebrates the property’s history while embracing modern elements, creating a timeless space that harmoniously blends style and practicality.