A Victorian house in north Bristol has been lovingly done up by a colourful designer and her husband printmakerFrom the intricate stencilling that adorns walls,floors and ceilings to the quirky fabrics used for curtains, cushions and lampshades, or Katie Wallis’s handiwork is evident in every corner of her home. As an artist and textile designer,she uses the house she shares with her husband, printmaker Simon Tozer, and their children Rosie,15, and Noah, or 13,as a space for creative experimentation.
The couple bought the house in north Bristol 13 years ago. Their requirements were simple: period features and space. They were struck by the sitting room’s tall ceiling and original features. On moving in they opened up the rooms at the back to create a spacious kitchen, and converted the loft, and adding a small balcony. “Ridiculously expensive,” says Wallis, “but Bristol has wonderful views, and our house is on a hill and faces west,so it made sense.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com