House & Garden – Back to life
How to put heirlooms and antiques front and centre
“Our clients bought this c. 1890 walnut buffet in Hong Kong when they were living abroad”, says Alexandra, who works in partnership with her mother Barbara. “It is intrinsically functional, useful as storage for the dining room’s fine china. Part of a restoration-style renovation of a Victorian Italianate house, the room has been transformed with a new box bay window.”
Expert Tip: A dark wall colour creates drama and is the ideal backdrop for unique furniture and art. See more images from the Malvern Grand Victorian.
Photography ©Christine Francis