Aira and Gunveer’s living dining and kitchen – Dream Home Makeovers
Could you go as far to the Maximalist side as Aira and Gunveer? I loved working with this couple who just didn’t want to hold back on any of the colour or pattern! Aira was very clear on the styles of pattern she enjoys and the deep dark colour palette too. I was there to hold her hand and make sure that we took it all the way! Aira wanted to create an exceptional home that would inspire her young girls and give them a home to remember. They were both passionate about their beautiful garden and so all three colour schemes made that connection to nature, through the colour palette and motifs.
If you’d like to unleash your wild side I can highly recommend my online course How to Create Maximalist Interiors that I wrote especially for people who want to embrace the more is more aesthetic and yet want to understand how to make it all hang together. I take you through the whole design process, from discovering your style, blending patterns and contrasting colours.
Meanwhile you can catch up on episode 5 of Dream Home Makeovers on Channel 5 here. Below you will find images of the reveals and links to all the products we sourced for the makeover.
Living & Dining
Before…..
Magnolia walls and beige carpet was not doing it for Aira and Gunveer. However their new velvet sof and vintage sixties coffee table were keepers!
After…
The botanical wallpaper wraps around the room and frames the view outside
The brick fireplace looks a lot more at home surrounded by a palette of rich greens and golds.
The pink velvet carpet print fabric contrasts wit hthe green colour scheme and draws your eye towards the gorgeous window seat. The pattern mixing continues with scatter cushions.
In a maximalist interior it is all about the eccentric accessories. And fringing, you can never have enough fringing
Gunveers home office, which used to dominate the corner of the family living room now blends away seemlessly. Pineapple wallsconces and a fringed table lamp offer plenty of light
LIVING ROOM
Artemis moss Wallpaper, House of Hackney
Woodwork and Radiator in Invisible Green, Little Greene
Ceiling in Light Peach Blossom, Little Greene
Fireplace in Stone Dark Warm, Little Greene
Floor in Layla walnut, Protek
FURNITURE
Gold Leopard Side table, Rockett St George
Polyresin/Glass Topped Monkey Side Table, Dunelm
FURNISHINGS
Curtains and blind made in Caspar Velvet Forest Fabric, House of Hackney
Curtains and blind made by Karens Curtains
Antique Gilt Pineapple Curtain poles, Curtain Poles Emporium
Window Seat Cushions in Mey Meh Blush, House of Hackney
Window seat piping in Omega Italian Velvet in teal, Linwood
Window seat made by Poh Maluna
Sebastian Wrong rug, Floor Story
Saber Large Velvet Cushion in midnight, House of Hackney
Golden lily Kind Cushion in Midnight, House of Hackney
Golden lily Kind Cushion in Ecru, House of Hackney
Artemis Medium Jacquard Cushion in Verdigris House of Hackney
Triplicity Medium Velvet Cushion in Water, House of Hackney
Wild card Medium Jacquard Cushion in Butterscotch, House of Hackney
Dodo Medium Velvet Tassel Cushion in Petrol, House of Hackney
LIGHTING
Gold Pineapple Wall Light, Rockett St George
Ananas Pineapple Lampstand in Natural, House of Hackney
Mey Meh Tilia Table Lampshade in Blush, House of Hackney
Casper Tilia Table Lampshade in Forest, House of Hackney
ACCESSORIES
Serene Monkey Candle Holder, Rockett St George
Monkey Tealight Holder, Dunelm
Matt Black Vase, Dunelm
Shiny Black Glazed pot, Rockett St George
Black Glass Bobble Jug, Rockett St George
Black onyx ceramic bottleneck vase, Rocket St George
Gold neck green tinted bottle vase, Rocket St George
Planter with stand, Rockett St George
PLANTS
Dypsis Lutescens, Crocus
All other Faux plants, Abigail Ahern
Dining room
Before…
More magnolia walls and dated beige curtains meant this room felt jaded and lifeless.
After….
A rich dark colour scheme all the way around the room creates a moody and opulent mood for a grown up entertaining space
The wall is wrapped in pattern, all the way around the room and in the rug and curtains too.
A formal dining room is not used that often so dress the table with a stylish centrepiece. Here a selection of opulent candle sticks arranged on a tray add some height and drama
DINING ROOM
Gaia Vermillion Wallpaper, House of Hackney
Woodwork and ceiling in Adventurer, Little Greene
FURNITURE
Bar Cart on wheels, Rockett St George
Dining table and chairs, Aira and Gunveer’s own.
FURNISHINGS
Curtains made in Kami indigo Fabric, Linwood
Lori Red Viscose Rug, Benuta
LIGHTING
English Garden Double Wall Light, Pooky
Eclipse Floor Lamp base in Silvery Black, Pooky
Victorian Fabric Lampshade Blue and Azure, Premier Lampshades
Red velvet lampshade, Lights & Linen
ACCESSORIES
Golden Monkey Shelf, Hillary & Flo
Antique Gold Peacock Trio Candlestick Holder, Rockett St George
Gold Peacock candle holder, Rockett St George
Kitchen
Before…
A typical hardworking family kitchen, very practical, but very brown!
After…
Just wow! A simple spray paint job has totally transformed this existing kitchen, without ripping any of it out. The lush green is inspired by the garden outside and the fresh yellow adds a brightening touch.
the oak worktop was revived by being sanded down and a fresh coat of Osmo oil bought it back to life. New brass handles finish the look.
The plain cream dresser got a big transformation in this gorgeous golden yellow which ties in with the stunning botanical floral wallpaper
KITCHEN
Kitchen cabinets painted by We Spray Anything
Kitchen spray painted to colour match Jewel Beetle, Little Greene
Dresser spray painted to colour match Babouche, Farrow & Ball
Herbarium Wallpaper, House of Hackney
Childs Duktig play kitchen, Ikea
Montana gold Acrylic spray Paint, London Graphics
Marble Vinyl for child’s Kitchen, B&Q
Monmouth Brushed Satin Brass Handles, Yester House
ACCESSORIES
Leopard Print Tea Towel, Rockett St George
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