Coving ‘Adds Character’

An interior designer has recently been sharing how she transformed what she describes as a property that was an “absolute disaster” inside into a stunning family home.

Clare Pater talked to Real Homes about the transformation and how she has managed to create a high-end look on a limited budget. One of her top tips is to search eBay and charity shops for artwork and to upcycle items where you can.

There are a few features that she was adamant about including in the property and one of these was coving in the living room. Ms Pater stated: “I knew I wanted to go very dark on the walls and have very traditional flooring. And I had to have coving - it just adds so much character. It looks like it’s meant to be there.”

She chose to paint the walls black, which contrasts perfectly with the marble fireplace, as well as the crisp white of the coving, ceiling and skirting boards. Pale wood-effect flooring and a sofa and rug in light shades mean that the space doesn’t look too dark.

It seems that many people in the UK have started house hunting since the restrictions surrounding lockdown have been eased in recent weeks.

Show House reported on figures from chartered surveyor and estate agent DEXTERS, which saw a 200 per cent increase in new enquiries in the first two weeks after lockdown restrictions were relaxed in May, compared to the same period in 2019.

Top priorities for those house hunting in London at the moment have included properties with outdoor space and additional interior space for home working.

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