Using plenty of colour and pattern, Nikki Shore has created a fun-filled home with a playful yet grown-up vibe that represents her favourite era
GLAMOROUS GLOW UP
My story
I’ve loved the Art Deco aesthetic since I was a child. I find the glamour and elegance from that era really inspiring so it was always going to feature in my home, but I also wanted to celebrate the Victorian heritage of this house.
When we moved in, it was a two-up two-down with a space in the loft that hadn’t been fully converted. The whole house was beige and featureless, so I began adding character by installing a reproduction Victorian fireplace in the living room. We also filled in the open space under the stairs with three big cupboards. This was not only to create much-needed storage, but also to contain the dining area and make the living room cosier.
It takes time and money to renovate a home but over the years we added the kitchen extension by using the side return and opening up a wall into the dining area. We’ve also extended the loft room to create a master bedroom with a luxurious en suite and dressing area. And we decorated the bathroom and living room with my colourful maximalist style, although there is a pink-and-green thread running throughout which adds flow and cohesion.
Every room has had an update or two, but it has always included colour and pattern, and a large dose of fun! I love my home and I’m so pleased that it’s a true reflection of everything I love about interiors.
Kitchen
‘Before we’d even moved in, I’d drawn all over the estate agent’s floorplan showing exactly what changes I wanted to make; extending the small, original galley kitchen and adding a conservatory onto the back. And rather than include an island, I decided to keep the space open as we love a kitchen disco! I chose cream Shaker-style units as I wanted a kitchen that was timeless, which worked as we’ve had the kitchen for 10 years now and it’s not dated. When I wanted a refresh recently, we simply painted the doors rather than replace the whole kitchen. I love a pink-and-green colour combo – it adds such a fresh, fun vibe. After painting the loft in Get Plaste
