Houzz Tour: Extension and update of a Victorian house in west London - When Emma Pocock saw the house in west London, she shares with her husband and daughter, she did not like him. "It has not been touched since the 190s," says Emma. "It was not a wreck, but there were a lot of brown and fish everywhere, which was slightly depressing!" Fortunately, as the founder of the interior design company Turner Pocock, Emma has a good eye trained and identified areas for improvement. "The house was a good size, she said. "I thought I could make it fun.
Six months build paved the layout - two reception rooms were knocked through to create a large living area - and an increase in its size. "We dug up to a meter in the kitchen, because there were low ceilings and extended in return," says Emma. The loft has also been converted into a bedroom and bathroom. When it came to decorating, Emma used her favorite blend of geometric prints and patterns with brightly colored buttons accent to create a home that is invigorating, original and fun.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Interior designer Emma Pocock with her husband and daughter
Location West London
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Designer Turner Pocock
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'hallways in Victorian homes are often dark and tend to be ignored, "says Emma. "But you do not spend much time in the room, so you can afford to be bold. This document Canovas yellow Trellis Manuel is the colorful backbone running through the house. It's like Miami here!
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A carpet statement by Amy Kent to design Emma, injects pattern and color in the living room. It is balanced by black rays and gray walls, which add a note to adult diet. 'Color works best in pops, said Emma. "Strong shades tend to lose their sophistication if you use them everywhere.
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Use of pattern and color is my natural style, Emma said. A sofa, custom and covered with lush blue velvet sofa.com, is on the geometric-print carpet. shelves above image Emma used to display some of his many prints and photographs. "You can move and change the display easily, she said. The walls are painted gray by Sanderson Baghdad to create a neutral backdrop.
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Emma built in alcoves on each side of the fireplace, but avoided the traditional design cabinets below and shelves above. "It feels a little dated, she said. Instead, shelves painted with Farrow & Blue Black Estate Eggshell ball floor section to the ceiling, creating a discreet space for the TV. Emma has designed the shelves for sit proud of the fireplace. "This means that you get a good deep disposal and they frame the fireplace beautifully, too, she said.
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Emma chose soft gray for the walls in the newly open living space. "the hallway was bright yellow paper , so you must be careful with what you have coming out, "she said. floor painted white reflect light and keep the feeling of airspace. Emma has provided his home with a mixture of antiques, including this office, and the newly acquired pieces. "If everything is brand new in a house, it can look soulless," she explains.
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has the rear, the house overlooks a vast area of the school. "It is very sunny at the rear of the house, which is great as I'm a bit obsessed with light," said Emma. Simple shutters are a window treatment unfussy, leaving the colored chair to take the stage.
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Before work renovation, the kitchen was small with a low ceiling. Digging down increased space vertically, while extending the return side strengthened its footprint. Skylights above allow plenty of light to flow in, while the glass doors at the back gives access to the garden. Rather than the box in the support beam, Emma painted in yellow. "It was more fun to make a feature of it, she said
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Emma bought Ikea kitchen cabinets and built its manufacturer tongue and groove doors in front them. "It is a great way to get the look you want inexpensive, she said. It exceeded dark gray units with a white Corian worktop. Wooden table, Soho Furniture, adds just the right amount of heat
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to help the little outdoor space feel like an extension of the kitchen, Emma painted exterior walls in the same white as the inside. "It's not a large garden and it could have been a bit of a hit otherwise. Now he cooks feel bigger. "
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'J' love using dark colors on the walls in a room, 'Emma said. "It feels comfortable and warm. I especially like the combination of dark blue and white. "Close to the Ottoman and snowy fur buttoned add a touch of luxury.
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shoes storage on the bearing is built in what was a door of a bedroom. Emma has converted this room into a master suite and built shelves where the door was. The area is lined with the same wallpaper hung throughout the room and the stairwell.
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s passion Emma for bright colors is highlighted in the study. 'I love the coral! "She says. "You need to be reasonably intelligent about where you use it, though, as it is strong enough." Here, a large noticeboard breaks the painted wall, while office furniture white softens more. Emma was paint mixed Papers & Paints.
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stairs up to the loft bedroom is very tight, so Emma kept as open as possible. "We have equipped glass railings and made the stairs feel lighter and airy, she said. Images are by Bernd and Hilla Becher, who photographed famous industrial buildings, including water towers. Emma them torn from a book on the duo and boxes.
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