February 28th 2016

Colin & Justin, interior designers, style commentators and world-savvy lifestyle gurus.

“’Hello stranger’… we’re on the go so much commuting between the UK, Australia & Canada, so our home definitely delivers a hearty welcome each time we bustle through the front door! We believe a home should be a mixture of fun and function, offering efficiency to make your life easier and beauty to make you feel special – it’s that simple. Our grand old dame was built in 1835 and we’ve completely restored her, brick by brick, over the last decade.”

Christopher Boots, lighting designer.

“Serenity.”

Darren Palmer, interior designer.

“Comfortable and not fussy. It’s not a photoshoot house, it’s a dogs, cat and child house, filled with toys, pet hair, accidents, etc.”

Megan Weston, artist.

“Relax and recharge.”

Steve Cordony, Interior stylist. (pic: Interiors Addict.)

“Relaxed chic. I love really crisp, glamorous spaces but I also want my home to be a sanctuary and not feel like a showroom. It has to have a soul and feel warm. Even though some of my objects and accessories are not considered ‘chic’ or ‘glam’, they mean a lot to me and you can’t buy that feeling in a store. Your home should be an imprint of your personality and represent who you are and the memories and life you have lived.”

Greg Nathalie, Interior designer. 

“Sophisticated tailoring that’s layered and livable.”

Kate St James, Interior Designer and Editor-in-Chief Home Design Group,
Universal Magazines.

“One word: SANCTUARY!”

Neale Whittaker, editor in chief: Vogue Living. 

“Everything! It tells the story of my life with David and the experiences we have shared and continue to share. And sharing our home with two large, boisterous, dogs has taught me to give up being precious about it!”

Miriam Fanning, founding principal, Mim Design.

“Comfort, simplicity, authenticity and welcome. With an abundance of light and space it also feels relaxing and breezy.”

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