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Brilliantly stamped with personality, Claire took her design cues from the Edwardian house itself. “I love period properties, and it is the house’s details that formed the basis of what I would do. I didn’t need to do much at all to make it sing, adding interest with colour, hunks of wood, monochrome artwork and luxe velvet and brass finishes.”

“I also like to create different moods throughout the house. For my open kitchen area I like the scent to be fresh, something citrus-based to cut through any cooking: Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Single-Wick Candle hits the right note.” On the other hand, the bedroom is treated as a serene sanctuary, “Coco & Sandalwood is the perfect bedroom scent for me, it smells like fresh washing on holiday – a winning combination!”

The open kitchen-diner space is Claire’s favourite part of the house. “We gutted it all and extended it out to create a large open, bright space that looks out on to the garden. I also love that it blurs the indoors and outdoors.” With barbecue season on the horizon, Claire’s stunning garden and enviable pizza oven are certainly objects of desire. “Our garden has become such a great place to entertain; I’ve filled the area with pots of herbs and strung up lighting so it is really atmospheric, and the pizza is incredible!”

Fragrances play a key part in defining a sense of belonging. “The first thing I notice as I walk in the door is how my home smells! I have Gingerlily Aroma Reeds on the go at the moment and so many people comment on it as they walk in.