Transforming a once monotonous living room with colorful accents, intricate designs, and unique elements
Lonika Chande's Victorian Cottage Restoration: A Symphony of Textiles and History
In a charming north-west London neighbourhood, interior designer Lonika Chande has breathed new life into a Victorian former railway worker's cottage. The property, devoid of original architectural details, was transformed into a warm and inviting space through Lonika's thoughtful design choices.
Lonika's approach to the restoration project centres on historically sympathetic and layered materials and finishes. She opted for period-appropriate panelling styles, such as bead and butt or V-groove panelling, to enhance the character of spaces. The walls and smaller areas like utility rooms and bathrooms were treated with stripes of varying widths, depending on room size and desired effect.
The interiors are characterised by textiles sourced for their bold prints, layered patterns, and natural materials. Lonika's use of natural fabrics, especially striped linen, adds a relaxed texture that suits Victorian interiors without feeling too rigid or graphic.
Colourful textiles permeate the house, with a two-seater armless sofa upholstered in Dans la Forêt by Décors Barbares and a main sofa covered in paprika-coloured linen from C&C Milano. The café curtains are made in plain linen by Tinsmiths.
Many of the art pieces in the house were sourced from London's Portobello market, Kempton, and Sunbury antique markets. A battered brass jug, once owned by her mother, the artist Lucy Dickens, adds a personal touch to the decor.
Lights in the house have been collected by the family or found at online auctions. An Arts-and-Crafts-inspired console, which provides extra storage space, was found on eBay.
For more information about Lonika Chande's work, visit her website at www.lonikachande.com. To get in touch, call 020-7627 0472.
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