Ideal Home

" WE WENT FOR DEEP, rich colours "

HOME NOTES

WHO LIVES HERE?

Ruth Bond, a creative director, and her husband Jamie Kenward, a recruitment consultant, with regular visits from Ruth’s grown-up children, Zeb, 23, and Caleb, 21.

THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom 1880 tenement apartment in Glasgow, bought in 2018.

I’ve learnt to go with my INSTINCT. Eyebrows were raised with my DARK painted ceilings and bold tiling, but I am DELIGHTED with them

1 “Get the feel of a space, before committing”

‘We almost didn’t look at this property as we thought it was over-priced, but we are so pleased we did. The original features, ceiling heights and room proportions were incredible, and there were stunning views of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens. The surrounding trees created a dappled light that we could never

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