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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Fiona McCarthy

‘It’s Very, Very Festive, and Everyone Feels Welcome’ – Explore a Chic London Apartment That’s Been Taken from ‘Crumbling Ruin’ to Cozy Family Home

Open plan kitchen decorated for Christmas with a christmas tree in one corner and a burl wood kithen and circular dining table in the center.

Working to a tight budget doesn’t mean having to scrimp on style or quality. ‘I relish the challenge of being inventive and creative within fiscal boundaries, making sure each space feels deeply personal,’ enthuses London-based interior designer Orla Read.

It’s certainly the approach she took when rescuing this maisonette from crumbling ruin. First working out the spatial planning and functionality, Orla then layered color and texture into multipurpose spaces to really suit how the family, a couple with two children, likes to live.

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