43 DOS AND DON’TS OF
TOWNHOUSE INTERIORS Interior designers reveal their secrets for beautiful townhouse style that is practical for city living and sympathetic to period features
CAMILLA CLARKE
Creative director at Albion Nord Design Studio
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DO consider any heritage qualities with your house. If you have a Georgian or Victorian property, it’s important to be sensitive
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DON’T use quick-fix artwork. A design element to
avoid, or perhaps consider in a different light, is the trend for gallery walls. There are many companies providing ‘one-stop-shop’ services where you can purchase prints and frames from the same vendor to ‘get the look.’ A far more appealing way to create your
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towards these period elements and try and reinstate these heritage architectural features through the interior design. Combining old and new decor schemes helps to create a timeless aesthetic. Carefully consider a combination of textures and materials that are sympathetic to any listed qualities but still
add layers of warmth and interest, making each room feel comfortable and relaxed. We are passionate about using natural materials such as oaks, linens, wools, silks and sisals. Juxtaposing materials against each other is a great way to stop the space feeling static and is much more exciting to look at.
own gallery wall is to collect prints you love over time, visiting antique or vintage sellers for limited print runs or little framed oils. This way, your collection will be entirely unique, bringing a sense of your own personality to your home, rather than opting for ‘Insta-approved’ artworks.
