sitting room in rowhedgethe brief for the sitting room was to create a scheme that had a strong personality rather than one conforming to conservative trends in interiors. leather sofas and neutral walls were a definate no-no. instead the client wanted an eclectic room that reflected her interest in collecting unusual and antique pieces of art and furniture from all over the world.
at the same time, functionality was a high priority and with a dog and young grandchildren , the client wanted a scheme that would wear well and still be comfortable and cosy.
the resulting room consisted of a neutral washable background brought to life with contrasting accessories in jewel bright colours and varying patterns and textures. rather than giving the appearance of a room which had just been 'designed', the room instead had the feeling of something that had evolved over a period of time and would continue to evolve as the client found new pieces of art and items to display.
