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adjustments and restoration of the original fooring had looking great, it is a very welcoming, comfortable home.”
already been completed, so the decorating brief was A burgeoning collection of contemporary artwork is
refreshingly simple. “It had to be light and airy,” recalls another nod to Stephanie’s creative input. “We have
Stephanie. “There was a lot of brown in the house, yet always enjoyed pop art, but we are a bit hotchpotch about
Jasmine is drawn to blues and greys, so we stripped it what we collect,” says Jasmine. “Stephanie has taught me
back and created a muted palette shot through with how to buy pieces that complement the space, but also to
colour in artwork and accessories, such as the rich velvet have the confdence to say if I don’t agree with her.”
cushions in aubergine and sky blue.” Gatherings of friends and family at the Thompson
home invariably spill out into the garden during
Adopting A gentle ApproAch summertime, yet Jasmine refused to sacrifce the formal
The tasteful redecoration is a masterclass in easy dining room. “In terms of the property’s style, it would not
elegance, combined with a dash of refned, yet relaxed, have been appropriate,” she says. “Removing the door
country-house style. Deep, roomy sofas in the sitting enhanced the fow through to the kitchen but, as we are
room add a contemporary feel to the interior, which is passionate foodies, it felt right to have a dedicated space
sparingly furnished with carefully chosen antiques that to showcase our culinary creations.”
have timeless appeal. “It is a subtle blend of styles. I don’t As Jasmine admits, “It can feel like a wonderfully
like too much furniture, but the balance and fow here chaotic house at times, but every time I walk through the
are just right,” says Jasmine. “Most importantly, as well as front door it never fails to make me smile.” l

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