Surrey Homes | SH45 | July 2018 | Interiors supplement inside

This page: The living space had already been knocked through.
The denim-covered sofa is by Danish designer Peter Jeppesen
and the coffee table is from Heals. The shelving unit, left, is
vintage Habitat
Melanie’s choice of furniture has maximised the space.
“It’s all about proportion and choosing pieces
that are linear and not space hungry.”
Here’s where her eye for a mid-century modern classic
and a vintage buy comes into play. A retro Habitat metal
and wood shelving unit is home to a collection of vases
and books, while an elegant Danish wood and darkdenim
upholstered settee by Peter Jeppesen is roomy but
doesn’t dominate space. A lozenge-shaped Heal’s coffee
table and trio of 90s Habitat nest tables make this part of
the room the perfect place for parties and socialising.
At the far end of the room, Melanie has her office
from which she runs Laslett England, her printed
textile and scarf-making business. Her silk pocket
squares are stocked by Bloomingdales in New York
and she also runs a successful online boutique.
“Anyone who works from home knows the dilemma of
combining living and work space. But fortunately, this room is
large enough for both, without my work being intrusive.”
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