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become the backdrop to everything: family meals, working from home, friends gatherings, as well as cosy evenings around the fire It’s truly a living space as well as a home,” they say
Major renovations on moving in restored the home’s original Victorian character while enhancing flow and functionality. The kitchen and dining areas were redesigned, the palette softened and the layout opened up to create a calm, bright living space “We wanted the home to feel open, calm and full of warmth, and the changes have completely transformed it,” the owners explain
Life on Inderwick Road is just as charming as the home itself A strong sense of community is evident in everything from street-wide Halloween and Christmas displays to the bustling WhatsApp group that shares recommendations and neighbourly help With cafés, shops, Stationers Park and the Ofsted Outstanding Weston Park Primary School all close by, it’s a neighbourhood that feels vibrant, friendly and wonderfully welcoming “It’s a rare combination of community, convenience and calm,” the owners conclude
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Lean into Depth, Don’t Fight It
A common fear is that dark colours will make a space feel small or oppressive, but Maldé insists this doesn’t have to be the case
The secret lies in intention - defining the mood you want to create and choosing colours that support it Warm-toned charcoals, olive greens, spicy reds and chocolate browns offer depth without coldness, while balanced lighting and layered textures prevent the room from feeling flat
Designer Tatiana Lang agrees, adding that the trick is to commit fully to depth “When you paint the walls, skirtings, doors and even the ceiling in similar tones, the boundaries blur,” she says “The space feels endless and atmospheric.” Rather than shrinking a room, darker tones can act as a stage for furnishings and artwork, helping each piece stand out with clarity and purpose
For Dan Diana of IQONICA Architecture & Interiors, contrast is crucial He recommends pairing deep hues with lighter fabrics, natural textures, and standout art. “Layer depth,” he says. “Use rich tones with lighter furniture and fabrics, punctuated by bolder accents like teal or mustard This keeps the space from feeling flat ”
Texture: The Key to Comfort
All three experts emphasise the importance of tactile layering Maldé breaks her approach into five intentional layers - from grounding elements like wood, stone and wool to plush comfortenhancing velvets, linens and bouclé Lang favours velvets, rattan and textured woods to add warmth and authenticity, while Diana highlights silk, corduroy and dark glass for depth and elegance It’s this interplay of matte, soft, glossy and reflective surfaces that transforms “dark” from stark to luxurious Lighting: The Magic Ingredient
If colour sets the mood, lighting brings it to life Moody interiors respond beautifully to layered illumination, from soft wall sconces and pools of lamplight to warm-toned bulbs and candlelight “Lighting shouldn’t erase shadows - it should shape them,” says Maldé Natural light is equally powerful, its contrast against darker walls creating a sense of movement and quiet drama
