This Victorian terrace is full of Christmas kitsch

Designer and quilter Kate Owen has a talent for breathing new life into old things. Just as she patiently stitches together treasured fabric remnants, she and her husband, Luke, have lovingly pieced back the history of a Victorian London terrace, creating a cosy home in the city.

‘Bit by bit we transformed it from a white box into a house with colour and character, adding features, such as panelling and plasterwork, and plenty of pattern,’ says Kate.

Brimming with nostalgic charm reminiscent of a prairie farmhouse, it’s surprising to learn that the home is within five miles of central London.