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“The house was immaculate when we moved with micro-cement on the ceiling, floor and
in, but over time, things were looking tired, walls, a decadent marble sink and brass Lusso
and we wanted to make it feel like ‘ours’”, Amy Stone fittings for a luxurious finish.
explains. “We have three large bedrooms and
have turned a section of the upstairs hall into a Overall, the property is incredibly stylish,
study and makeup area, which acts as a small with sleek, contemporary interiors carefully
fourth room for us. I think bedrooms should contrasted against the classical period details,
feel more personal, so both of my girls were to stunning effect – especially when combined
involved in the process of decorating their with Amy’s eye for bolder, glitzier accessories.
rooms. The layout of Savannah’s room (on the
top floor) is such a great space for a teenager, “I’m a bit of a magpie and am naturally drawn
with so much storage.” to shiny things, but I do take a step back and
think, ‘is this a bit over the top?’”, laughs Amy.
For their own bedroom, Amy and Blair chose “Our gold fire guard is a good example! But with
a dramatic look, opting to paint the walls in the walls being blank, and the sophistication of
Farrow & Ball’s ‘Off Black’. “I am always drawn the building itself, I just felt some bold pieces
to dark colours but it can be difficult to pull were needed. I don’t think I really follow one
off black paint; I was very nervous when the style in particular; I like a mix of trends, but part
painter started in our room, but I’m so glad we of making something your own is incorporating
took the risk. The colour is a great contrast to different styles and creating your own unique
the lighter furniture, the white bay window and look. I always take the lead from Farrow &
skirting boards – three years on, we still love our Ball in terms of colours (doing a lot of colour If you love the look of Amy and Blair’s home, attend the same school as their friends,
bedroom.” matching!), and in terms of accessories, I look there’s good news on the horizon – the so we’re moving to be in the catchment
everywhere from H&M Home for affordable couple have taken the decision to put the area for that school, although we are truly
The couple also invested in transforming the bits, to Viano Interiors in Glasgow for special property on the market, and at the time of gutted to be leaving our home. We’ll miss
downstairs bathroom into a spa-inspired space, investment pieces.” going to print, it’s still available. the open–plan layout, and that feeling of
indoor–outdoor living when we open the
“We are utterly in love with our home, and bifold doors in the summer – it’s been a great
we are so sad to leave it, but our children space for everything from hosting Christmas
come first,” says Amy. “They would like to to summer parties for the kids.”

Keep up with Amy on Instagram @amys.gram. If you’re interested in this beautiful home, it’s
currently for sale with Warners on ESPC, and you can view 17 Quality Street online at espc.com.
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