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19 Jan 22

Kirstie and Martin’s all black living room- Dream Home makeovers

Sophie with Kirtsy and Martin

After 25 years in the business there is still room for a career first! Kirsty and Martin presented a unique challenge. First the size of the room; walls over 4m tall and a vast floor plan measuring 9 x 6m. But not only that a 86″ TV, huge reclining leather armchair and tournament sized snooker table were on the dream wish list. Gulp.

But in my detective work I discovered that Kirsty had just ordered a black kitchen as part of their bigger home renovation- and that was the spark of inspiration I needed. Inspired by the renowned interior designer Abigail Ahern who has put all black interiors oin the map- I decided to take Kirsty and Martin to the dark side. What did you think?

Before
After

 

Walls and ceiling  painted in Hudson Black, Abigail Ahern; Harkness Gasoline Curtains, lined in Black, Hillarys; Marnie Corner Sofa in Topaz linen; Otter Love Seat in Sumac velvet, both Maker & Son; Bianca wooden bead Chandelier, Graham & Green; Brooklyn dome Pendant lights in pewter & brass, Industville; 

 

Skylar set of 2 Coffee tables, Graham & Green ; Amber crystal cubes Decorative Ornament, Rockett St George; Keeler Benny Reclaimed side table, Barker & Stonehouse; Parrot lamp with black shade, Graham & Green; Silver topped Shelf unit, Cox & Cox; Industrial Floor Lamp, Cox & Cox 

 

Vence window box in steel grey, Garden Trading; Large vintage wall mirror, £55, Newark Antique market;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noir Console table, Cox & Cox; Shiny black dome table Lamp in black, Rockett St George; Large ombre brown vase, Rockett St George; Pampas Grass Stems, Bloom; Palm Tree Table Lamp in gold, Barker & Stonehouse; 

 

DECORATION

Walls and ceiling painted in Hudson Black emulsion, Abigail Ahern

FURNITURE

Marnie Corner Sofa in Topaz linen, Maker & Son, 

Otter  Love Seat in Sumac velvet, Maker & Son

Facet Sideboard, Barker & Stonehouse

Keeler Benny Reclaimed side table, Barker & Stonehouse

Noir Console table, Cox & Cox

Textured silver top Console Table, Cox & Cox

Silver topped Shelf unit, Cox & Cox

Skylar set of 2 Coffee tables, Graham & Green

Portloe Drinks Trolley, Garden Trading 

Round industrial Side table, Cox & Cox 

Snooker table, Barker Billiards Ltd

LIGHTING

Date Palm Floor Lamp in brushed aluminium, Graham & Green

Parrot lamp with black shade, Graham & Green 

Bianca wooden bead Chandelier, Graham & Green

Brooklyn dome Pendant lights in pewter & brass, Industville 

Orlando cylinder wire cage walls lights, Industville

Palm Tree Table Lamp in gold, Barker & Stonehouse

Industrial Floor Lamp, Cox & Cox 

Shiny black dome table Lamp in black, Rockett St George 

SOFT FURNISHINGS

Harkness Gasoline Curtains, lined in Black, Hillarys 

Pom Pom cushion in black, Graham & Green 

Imari Embroidered cushions, Graham & Green

Sheepskin cushion in vole, Graham & Green

Maroon Velvet Cushion, Graham & Green

Green Leopard cushion, Barker & Stonehouse 

Fez Cushion, Linwood

Otto Henna Cushion, Linwood

Java Lotus Cushion, Linwood

Hi ho silver/navy Cushion, Linwood   

Hi ho silver/campfire Cushion, Linwood 

Fawkes/Gunpowder Cushion, Linwood

Cushion, Black and gold striped, Cox & Cox

ACCESSORIES

Large vintage wall mirror, £55, Newark Antique market, The Antiques store

1920’s wool patterned rug, Newark Antique market,   The Antiques store

Leopard glass vase, Barker & Stonehouse

Small Round Ceramic Vase in brown/white, Barker & Stonehouse

Navy Vase, Barker & Stonehouse

Grey Vase, Barker & Stonehouse

Amber crystal cubes Decorative Ornament, Rockett St George https://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/amber-crystal-cubes-decorative-ornament-large.html

Large ombre brown Vase, Rockett St George

Black Glass bobble Jug, Rockett St George

PLANTS

Faux Feather Plume, Barker & Stonehouse 

Vence window box in steel grey, Garden Trading 

Kentia palm aluminium pot, Crocus 

Swiss Cheese plant in brass bowl, Crocus

Ornamental Potted grass, Bloom

Potted Pennisetum,  Bloom

Hampshire Planter, Bloom 

Large Mixed Palm Planter, Bloom

Potted Tree Fern, Bloom 

Potted Calathea, Bloom 

British Native Fern, Bloom

Tall Potted Succulent Cactus 

Pampas Grass Stems, Bloom

 

 

 

 

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Before and after! This room took me on a real jour Before and after! This room took me on a real journey.
At first, I thought I needed a calm, blank space to focus… so I painted it all white. I know - can you believe it?! I told myself it was for clarity and creativity, but the truth is, I hated it. I felt flat and totally uninspired.

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