Keslake Road

Completely transformed by Barlow & Barlow, this four-bedroom home offers a vibrant take on family living.

Open the front door to this immaculate Victorian terrace and its bright colour palette immediately catches the eye. Reimagined by interior design studio Barlow & Barlow, it offers a playful spin on a period blueprint. Coral tones accent the walls, stairs, skirting boards and door frames in the hallway – a fitting introduction to a home that’s not afraid to make a statement. Original floor tiles lead the way through to the ground floor’s communal spaces – note the sightline that stretches to the garden.

With its south-facing aspect, the formal reception room has a sunny outlook. Alcoves have been repurposed as a pair of workstations, flanking the canary-yellow fireplace – a pop of vibrancy in an otherwise white room. The expansive kitchen and dining space is similarly considered – expect a generous, open-plan footprint envisaged for family life and entertaining.

The hub of the home, a sloping glass ceiling and bi-folding doors flood the room with light. Anchored by a pink marble-topped island, rows of bespoke turquoise-green cabinets and tiles add an uplifting splash of colour. Reeded glass lends a stylish finish, while integrated appliances, including an oversized induction hob and wine fridge, ensure all practicalities are taken care of.

There’s ample room for a large dining table and sofas, making this a natural space to congregate in. Integrated shelving frames the entrance to an internal playroom, which could also be used as study; a glass wall invites light inside and keeps the area connected to the action. Beyond, the auto-irrigated garden is divided between decking and a lawn, backdropped by a wall of bamboo and decorated with festoon lighting.

Bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors. Eclectic features inject personality into the principal suite. Custom-made wardrobes are painted pink and finished with leopard print cloth, while a pair of reclaimed French doors slide open to reveal an en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are found on the first floor, along with a family bathroom complete with bright, mustard-yellow tiles and handmade Bert & May brass fittings. On the second floor, there’s another bedroom suite. Ideal for visiting guests, it features a en suite bathroom and convenient under-eaves storage.