Houzz Tour: Room for Fun in a Sophisticated Family Home

When Sacha Berger and her husband decided to redesign their home, in London’s Queen’s Park, they were determined that it would reflect their eclectic personalities.


Berger, who runs her own vintage chandelier and interior design company, was in charge of the project. She set about creating a light, bright family home that didn’t take itself too seriously. “We wanted it to be a sociable space where we can entertain family and friends, but with two children, it was important to us that it didn’t look too grown-up, either,” says Berger.


Lots of storage and a mash-up of modern and opulent styles are key to Berger’s eclectic scheme, which features a mixture of investment pieces and eBay finds. When the couple bought the house, it hadn’t been touched for 40 years, so the family lived offsite for six months while the renovations were being done. The result is a beautiful, contemporary family home that is bursting with personality and constantly evolving.



Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Sacha Berger and her husband, with their 2 children
Location: Northwest London
Size: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms


Berger designed the eclectic living room around the bespoke pink Tann Rokka chair. “It was an investment piece, so I really wanted the scheme to work around it,” she says. “In the end I decided to embrace it and go with the bold colors, which definitely makes the room a fun space to spend time in.”


The colorful chandelier pulls the look together and is one of Berger’s own, from the Vintage Chandelier Company.



The bespoke ottoman was another investment buy, but Berger is a firm believer in mixing things up. “I love to include investment items with cheap buys from the Internet,” she says. “It creates a much more eclectic look, and it’s nice when different patterns clash.”


Berger kept the walls neutral, using Dulux paint in Timeless to create the look. The black sofa is from BoConcept.



The bureau was one of Berger’s eBay purchases; it cost about $330. She discovered the lamp base in a local antiques shop.


Houzz Tour: Room for Fun in a Sophisticated Family Home



Houzz Tour: Room for Fun in a Sophisticated Family Home

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