Taking on a home that had not been touched in nearly four decades was a challenge this family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

Pale pink kitchen with dark green island and pink textured tile splashback.

‘A leap of faith is how Charly and Jonny describe their approach to renovating this London home, where they live with their two young children. The house underwent a complete transformation after being untouched for nearly four decades. Both were eager to avoid obvious house design tropes – like the typical ground-floor kitchen extension – in favor of something more adventurous. ‘We live fairly casually,’ says Charly, ‘but we also enjoy a balance of beauty and utility. We wanted that to be reflected in the design of this house.’

Entryway: A tumbled marble floor nods to the building’s Victorian roots, as does the floral wallpaper. Di Scacchi marble flooring, Mandarin Stone. Wild Tulip wallpaper, Soane Britain. Berwick console, Alfred Newall. Eloise mirror in aged gold, Sweetpea & Willow. Blonde ribbed ceramic lamp base, Penny Morrison. Striped Cherry shade, Imogen Pope. Runner, Sinclair Till. Pendants, Beata Heuman. (Image credit: Photography: Kensington Leverne Styling: Anna Sheridon)