We recently completed the complete redecoration of a Grade 1 listed Georgian house in the centre of Bath.  

The attics in Georgian houses were where the servants lived. The rooms are often small with lower ceilings. In this stunning five story town house, there are amazing views over the parapets across Bath. The family decided to locate the children’s bedrooms, playroom, guest room and two bathrooms in the attic, with a kitchenette on the half landing below.

Children’s rooms

The children’s rooms were decorated in pale blues, greys and pinks with fun decorative touches adding personality.

In the little boy’s room, we used Skylight from Farrow & Ball on the walls and fitted cupboards. This pale blue-grey takes its name from the soft natural light that often pours through ceiling skylights. It reads as a definite cool blue when used in small spaces. 

We made new Roman blinds in a Jane Churchill striped fabric in navy and white.

The little girl’s room was painted in Peignoir by Farrow and Ball – a pretty grey-pink inspired by the 19th-century garment of the same name. It has a unique depth that brings walls to life. We fitted pink and white linen blinds made from Ada & Ina’s Inga Peony linen fabric with pom pom trim. 

In both children’s rooms we used Start Shelves by Great Little Trading Company. These clever, shallow ledges are great for storing picture books in nurseries or reading books and comics in children’s bedrooms; the gallery style design keeps books tidy but easy to find.

The guest room

The guestroom was also painted in Peignoir and blinds made in Matthew Williamson Belvoir Water Lily by Osborne & Little. The room doubles up as extra office space. 

The playroom

 

In the playroom, we added a few accessories to give personality to this beautifully large room with three windows bringing in plenty of light.

We installed three Roman blinds in Ian Mankin vintage stripe design in Airforce Blue and made matching blue cushions for the window seats. 

A Swyft Model 04 Sofa Bed in Linen Seagrass provided extra sleeping space for children coming to stay. Designed with practicality, comfort and style in mind, this sofa bed is the equivalent of a double bed and is a wonderful space-saving solution for busy family homes. 

The ‘Travel The World’ rug by Great Little Trading Company is a lovely detailed rug. More than a soft place to sit, it’s an opportunity for children to ask questions and understand more about the world we live in and the animals who inhabit our planet alongside us. It was even crowned Best Interiors Product Design, Accessory at the Junior Design Awards 2021.

The kitchenette

The Kitchenette on the half landing was painted in Farrow & Ball Mizzle and the bathrooms were redecorated in Wevet. 

The attic rooms are now a soft, light comfortable place to sleep and play for the children and provide useful guest accommodation away from the main body of the house.