Penny’s storage was specifically chosen to suit the demands of her new career, while accessories, such as a starburst clock and fun cassette memo board, reinforce the mid-century theme
Having worked in the fashion industry for many years, Penny Heaton was now keen to go it alone as a freelance consultant. So when she and husband, Keith, bought a four-bedroom house in South London, along with children, Isobel and George, it wasn’t the generous kitchen or bathroom that initially caught Penny’s eye, but the potential of a small, drab spare room. ‘Extra space is a rare commodity in London, so the fact that this house had everything we needed as a family, plus a dedicated room for my office, made it a must,’ says Penny. With its lurid décor and dated carpet, even Penny admits her new space was anything but inspiring.
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