SEASIDE RETREAT
YOU might imagine that stepping inside the home of an interior stylist is an intimidating experience. Francine Kay’s minimalist Victorian house, then, just a stone’s throw from the beaches of Brighton, comes as a surprise. Painted in soft white tones, with plenty of meaningful trinkets and antique pieces that all have a backstory, you’re struck by how relaxed, calming and trend-neutral her home is.
It turns out that styling is all about confidence. During my conversation with Francine, it was clear that while she has strong opinions – like the no gadgets in the kitchen rule, for example – those are opinions that work exclusively for her own house. She was keen to emphasise that your home is a reflection
