When Hollyoaks actor Stephanie Waring wanted to extend and update her home to create a cosy retreat where she could relax and recuperate from her busy schedule, she turned to celebrity interior designer Lisa Hensby for help.
The result is a naturally restful and elegant space that suits her lifestyle. Stephanie and Lisa have used a warm neutral colour scheme enlivened with black accents and oak design herringbone flooring throughout the downstairs spaces to create a seamless sense of flow with plenty of character.
Basque Oak herringbone from our Art Select collection.
Stephanie told us: “Our house renovation has been a very long process and there’s been blood, sweat and tears but now I’m so happy. I’m living in my dream home.
“When Lisa and I were discussing flooring I knew that a herringbone pattern would look amazing but we thought hard about how this would work in this house, including the direction we should lay the floor and whether each space was big enough to show off the pattern to best effect.
“I fell in love with the tranquil delicate colouring and milky finish of Basque Oak herringbone from the Art Select collection and I knew it was the perfect choice. It looks so real. The floor ties in with the wall colours perfectly and the bevelled edge really adds to its authenticity. We chose to include Ebony design strips all around the edges to frame each room and to pick out the black accent colour. This bespoke element makes the floor unique to my house and it’s now my favourite part.”
Basque Oak herringbone from our Art Select collection.
Lisa explained: “Each home I design is as unique as its owner. When I’m designing a space, I start with my client’s hopes and dreams then the practical and visual elements slot into place. Stephanie wanted a relaxing home that would be a sanctuary from her busy life so I chose a pared back scheme with a natural beige colour palette and bolder black accents which supports this desire and reflects her classy personality.
“Herringbone is a very luxurious yet versatile floor that fits in well with various home styles so I knew it would bring Stephanie’s home to life. The Karndean installation process is straightforward and there are no delays for the client as they can walk on it soon after. It’s also conveniently durable, waterproof and easy to maintain and so doesn’t impact on their daily routine.”
Basque Oak herringbone from our Art Select collection.
Stephanie added: “I love the Basque Oak floor and I’ve recommended Karndean to all my friends for style, practicality and affordability. The floor is such a large part of your home and really does make or break your interior so it’s very important to get it right. Once it is complete it's reassuring to know that it’s something you’ll never need to re-do.”
To follow Stephanie’s home project, visit her on Instagram @stephwaring or get inspired by Lisa Hensby's celebrities renovations at @hensbyhomes.
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