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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Lucy Searle

This period home's surprises include a basement spa – and the 'tunes room' has to be seen to be believed

Three pictures: one living room, one house exterior, one dining room

'This house was in bad shape when we began the project – it was built in the 1930s and had not been properly cared for for many years. It needed a full interior renovation and a true vision,' says interior designer Brittany Hakimfar of Far Studio. 

'The moment I met with the clients and first walked the house, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to create and they were fully onboard. We wanted to stay true to the architectural character of the house, and it was originally designed by Walter Durham, a very well known architect for the area, so we kept this in mind during the design process. 

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