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16 Feb 22

Aira and Gunveer’s living dining and kitchen – Dream Home Makeovers

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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 

Special thanks to:

We Spray Anything

House of Hackney

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