Dollis Hill, NW10
Dollis Hill EDWARDIAN HOUSE
PROJECT: Residential - Dollis Hill, NW10
THE HOME OWNERS & THE PROPERTY: A complete refurbishment of an Edwardian family home on the Dollis Hill Estate. A family with two children, two full time jobs...and a huge project.
THE BRIEF: The family wanted a fun environment with room to grow. They were planning an extension and loft conversion in the long term. So wanted a stylish temporary (ish) kitchen diner and all rooms to reflect them and their new family. This was a complete house refurbishment.
SERVICES: Full design concepts, moods boards & floor plans produced. 2D Plans & Joinery Drawings. Sourcing of furniture and fixtures. Born & Bred completed the complete renovation working with our trades & contacts.
Photo Credits: Anna Stathaki
“There is so much to commend Born and Bred Studio that it’s difficult to know where to start. Lisa lives and breathes design, it’s not so much a passion or an expertise but a true vocation. For novices like myself, she manages to make interior design accessible, affordable and user friendly. She listened intently and worked hard to understand the practical needs of our house and also our aspirations for the space which was nothing more than shell, practically untouched for 60 years. She took on board our ideas, improved them - often suggesting something different that we would never have originally considered - and delivered plans that have far surpassed our expectations. Crucially, Lisa isn’t just an ideas person. She has many practical skills from upholstery and curtain making to screen printing which she put to good use in the house. She is also an absolute magpie and never failed to amaze us the her ebay, gumtree and car boot sale finds. This was not only gentle on our budget but has resulted in a house that’s not ubiquitous and that is now really starting to feel like home.”