Kirstie and Martin’s all black living room- Dream Home makeovers
After 25 years in the business there is still room for a career first! Kirsty and Martin presented a unique challenge. First the size of the room; walls over 4m tall and a vast floor plan measuring 9 x 6m. But not only that a 86″ TV, huge reclining leather armchair and tournament sized snooker table were on the dream wish list. Gulp.
But in my detective work I discovered that Kirsty had just ordered a black kitchen as part of their bigger home renovation- and that was the spark of inspiration I needed. Inspired by the renowned interior designer Abigail Ahern who has put all black interiors oin the map- I decided to take Kirsty and Martin to the dark side. What did you think?
Before
After
Walls and ceiling painted in Hudson Black, Abigail Ahern; Harkness Gasoline Curtains, lined in Black, Hillarys; Marnie Corner Sofa in Topaz linen; Otter Love Seat in Sumac velvet, both Maker & Son; Bianca wooden bead Chandelier, Graham & Green; Brooklyn dome Pendant lights in pewter & brass, Industville;
Skylar set of 2 Coffee tables, Graham & Green ; Amber crystal cubes Decorative Ornament, Rockett St George; Keeler Benny Reclaimed side table, Barker & Stonehouse; Parrot lamp with black shade, Graham & Green; Silver topped Shelf unit, Cox & Cox; Industrial Floor Lamp, Cox & Cox
Vence window box in steel grey, Garden Trading; Large vintage wall mirror, £55, Newark Antique market;
Noir Console table, Cox & Cox; Shiny black dome table Lamp in black, Rockett St George; Large ombre brown vase, Rockett St George; Pampas Grass Stems, Bloom; Palm Tree Table Lamp in gold, Barker & Stonehouse;
DECORATION
Walls and ceiling painted in Hudson Black emulsion, Abigail Ahern
FURNITURE
Marnie Corner Sofa in Topaz linen, Maker & Son,
Otter Love Seat in Sumac velvet, Maker & Son
Facet Sideboard, Barker & Stonehouse
Keeler Benny Reclaimed side table, Barker & Stonehouse
Noir Console table, Cox & Cox
Textured silver top Console Table, Cox & Cox
Silver topped Shelf unit, Cox & Cox
Skylar set of 2 Coffee tables, Graham & Green
Portloe Drinks Trolley, Garden Trading
Round industrial Side table, Cox & Cox
Snooker table, Barker Billiards Ltd
LIGHTING
Date Palm Floor Lamp in brushed aluminium, Graham & Green
Parrot lamp with black shade, Graham & Green
Bianca wooden bead Chandelier, Graham & Green
Brooklyn dome Pendant lights in pewter & brass, Industville
Orlando cylinder wire cage walls lights, Industville
Palm Tree Table Lamp in gold, Barker & Stonehouse
Industrial Floor Lamp, Cox & Cox
Shiny black dome table Lamp in black, Rockett St George
SOFT FURNISHINGS
Harkness Gasoline Curtains, lined in Black, Hillarys
Pom Pom cushion in black, Graham & Green
Imari Embroidered cushions, Graham & Green
Sheepskin cushion in vole, Graham & Green
Maroon Velvet Cushion, Graham & Green
Green Leopard cushion, Barker & Stonehouse
Fez Cushion, Linwood
Otto Henna Cushion, Linwood
Java Lotus Cushion, Linwood
Hi ho silver/navy Cushion, Linwood
Hi ho silver/campfire Cushion, Linwood
Fawkes/Gunpowder Cushion, Linwood
Cushion, Black and gold striped, Cox & Cox
ACCESSORIES
Large vintage wall mirror, £55, Newark Antique market, The Antiques store
1920’s wool patterned rug, Newark Antique market, The Antiques store
Leopard glass vase, Barker & Stonehouse
Small Round Ceramic Vase in brown/white, Barker & Stonehouse
Navy Vase, Barker & Stonehouse
Grey Vase, Barker & Stonehouse
Amber crystal cubes Decorative Ornament, Rockett St George https://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/amber-crystal-cubes-decorative-ornament-large.html
Large ombre brown Vase, Rockett St George
Black Glass bobble Jug, Rockett St George
PLANTS
Faux Feather Plume, Barker & Stonehouse
Vence window box in steel grey, Garden Trading
Kentia palm aluminium pot, Crocus
Swiss Cheese plant in brass bowl, Crocus
Ornamental Potted grass, Bloom
Potted Pennisetum, Bloom
Hampshire Planter, Bloom
Large Mixed Palm Planter, Bloom
Potted Tree Fern, Bloom
Potted Calathea, Bloom
British Native Fern, Bloom
Tall Potted Succulent Cactus
Pampas Grass Stems, Bloom
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Both makeovers are fantastic! So bored with seeing every search I make on Pinterest coming up with grey or beige! I adore colour, in fact my kids call me a “colour junkie”! Sadly, as we want to try and sell our home, the estate agent has advised us to tone down the colour and “make it less personal” Having done that, it doesn’t feel like home anymore. Sad, too, is the fact that I live in France so can’t watch the show ☹️ I was so looking forward to it. Oh well, looking forward to next week’s update.
