The English Home

PASSION PROJECT

‘This house had a lovely old-fashioned feel to it, which I’m keen to retain’

With her magpie eye and impeccable antennae for sourcing beautiful, unusual things, Katharine Paravicini’s cottage in Wiltshire is a trove of interior treasure. Cabinets burst with vintage ceramics and artisan glassware, walls display plates and collections of art, and antique furniture adds depth and character. In every room, Katharine has thoughtfully used colour, pattern and detail to add charm and a sense of calm for a modern take on country style.

Walking around the interiors, it is hard to reconcile the way they look now

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