The brief: To transform this clients Regency terraced house into a home, their brief included words such as “modern”, “practical” and “clean”.

In preference to ignoring the classical architectural elements in the property, Mia Karlsson Interior Design procured contemporary pieces which rather than turning their back to the building’s personality, took a bow to it.  A family member’s dust allergy meant that rugs were to be kept to a minimum, so we warmed up the spaces with rich tactile elements while keeping the palette neutral.

In a perfect demonstration on how to weave together not only styles but also budgets, a bespoke solid walnut dining table is admired by two Ikea display units, while in the Lilla Huset (a Swedish Little House), a hand crafted miniature fireplace surround and deer trophy oversee toys and playing children.