Wealden Times | WT233 | October 2021 | Kitchen & Bathroom supplement inside

Charlotte has had the confidence
to use bold colour and pattern,
mixing contemporary and high
street and vintage looks together
to really stamp her mark on the
entire space, from the public
areas to the private bedrooms
Walking up through the building, it’s that
sense of place and a real love of Hastings
that is apparent wherever you look. Where
possible, windows with some of the best views
of Hastings fishermen’s huts and the roofs of
the Old Town, have been kept clear with just
minimal sea-urchin printed window transfers,
a motif taken from the Moore House logo.
The history of the house has been lovingly
cared for, with the original Georgian
staircase hand rail, period cupboards and
fabulous detailing having been brought
back to life. The fact that Moore House is
a three-hundred-year-old building has been
championed, rather than ironed over and
local carpenter Mark Barnham has worked his
magic. Doorways don’t always run straight,
steps and sloping ceilings pop up here and
there, a stunning roll top bath had to be
placed on a specially made plinth, but therein
lies the absolute charm of the place. It’s
unique, it’s quirky and it’s utterly charming.
Every room has been designed to suit this
sense of individuality and story. The double
aspect four poster bedroom in dark blue
of RX2 is particularly impressive. “We had
to have a four poster in one of the rooms,”
says George, “but due to the size of the
staircase and the door frames, the only way
we could make that happen was to build
the bed on site.” Maritime artwork from
the couple’s own collection are married with
lampshades from the retailer, Cream Cornwall
which reflect George and Charlotte’s love
of Cornwall, where the couple spend a lot
of time, when they’re not in Hastings.
Each of the rooms has the registration
number RX, after the local fishing fleet at Rye
and Hastings and all the wooden key fobs
are made locally in Rock-a-Nore. There’s a
nod to the seaside location in the detailing
in every room, but Charlotte was keen that
it didn’t become a cliché. “I wanted to pay
homage to our location without it becoming
‘themed’, it’s a fine line keeping the seaside
vibe chic - it’s definitely a case of less is more!”
Inspired by uber hotel designer Kit Kemp,
the signature in each of the rooms is
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