Country Homes & Interiors

“ My wallpaper and cushions are inspired by a passion for sailing”

A love of the water and a deep-rooted, ancestral connection to the sea have been an integral part of Zoe Dunford’s life for as long as she can remember. ‘I am never happier than when I’m in or on the water,’ she confides. ‘Whether swimming, surfing, rowing, kayaking or sailing, the water makes me feel invigorated and alive.’

Having relocated from London in 1998, Zoe lives with her husband Simon, Head of Research Communications at the University of East Anglia, and

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