A classic Fulham townhouse with a fresh, youthful interior

Against convention, they have made the bathroom (which is divided from the bedroom by a partition wall) the larger of the two areas, installing a luxurious double shower as well as a free-standing bath. The decoration throughout the space is soft and quiet to provide a sanctuary for the adults, while the girls’ bedroom is full of whimsy, the walls hand-decorated by specialist painter Queenie Ingrams (find her on Instagram) with illustrations from the Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker, a book that Georgie adored a child. Their bathroom is inspired by Georgie’s fantasy of living on an American ranch, with a wallpaper featuring cowboys and cowgirls taking centre stage. ‘It’s a little bit of escapism while I do the girls’ bath time,’ remarks Georgie.

The major structural alterations, which were implemented with architect Kiu Samii of Q Architectural Design Consultants, were to the ground and lower ground levels, which were extended to the side. The lower-ground level was also given a rear extension with bi-fold doors, and lowered so it was level with the garden, where they made a large terrace for eating outside.

It is in this open-plan space, comprising kitchen, dining area and snug, that the family spends most of its time, opening the doors to the garden whenever weather permits. ‘The kitchen is the hub. I am always there because I love to cook, and we entertain a lot. Whereas the library and sitting area upstairs is a grown-up space where we watch television in front of the fire in the evening.’

The couple was mindful that lower-ground floors can feel cold, so they installed a soft pink terrazzo floor and painted the walls in stone-coloured limewash by Bauwerk, which creates depth and has a tactile finish. Limewash has been applied throughout the house by Queenie together with another specialist painter Molly van Amerongen. It is a fine backdrop for the couple’s collection of artwork, which includes pieces by Georgie’s sisters Alba and Esme.

‘We’ve decorated organically, choosing things that we love rather than making a plan. Neither Adam or I are interested in how things should look or what is in fashion.’ explains Georgie. She attributes this outlook to her father. ‘My sisters and I grew up with our father’s fearlessness around decoration. I know I’m biased, but I think he is the best there is.’

This heritage, and her professional experience, emboldened Georgie to create a warm, generous and colourful space that looks stylish but doesn’t take itself too seriously. Travel was an important source of inspiration, with the house featuring pieces bought on trips abroad and ideas drawn from cafes, restaurants, beach bars and hotels they have visited and admired. ‘People often say it doesn’t feel like an English house, and I think that’s true. Once you’re inside, you could be anywhere.’ What also comes through is a sense of joy. Georgie and Adam had fun making their home, and it shows.