Interiors: Interior designer Holly Wick allows the decor in her West London home to evolve

The namesake of London interior’s boutique, Holly’s House, is Holly Wick and her own home is just as quirky as her shop.

Two years ago, this late Victorian terraced property in West London was very different to what it is today. A four-bedroom, two-bathroom property that was rather tired after ten years of tenants. However, a year ago, after nearly 12 months of renovations, it emerged from its chrysalis like a butterfly.

When Holly took the property on, the boiler had broken down and it seemed the ideal opportunity to start from scratch. “Although it was a mess, when I walked in I had a really good feeling about this house. Aside from renewing all the essentials, we did a side return at the back to create a larger kitchen and we knocked down several walls to turn it into a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home. In the basement, we have a small utility room and on the ground floor what used to be two rooms is now one large living space. Adjacent to that is the kitchen, which is double the size it was before the extension. On the first floor is a bedroom, which I use as my study and which also has an en suite, and there’s also the master bedroom and the main bathroom. Upstairs there is another bedroom and bathroom, and this is where my good friend Sophie stays.”

As well as owning and running Holly’s House, Holly is also an interior designer, so she was well qualified to design her new home. “Décor-wise, the scheme evolved as the project progressed and I did change my mind several times. When I’m with clients I’m quite decisive, but in my own house it was completely different. In terms of the layout and the extension however, I knew what I wanted.”

Holly also designed the kitchen, which she had built by a carpenter from Berkshire. “It wasn’t completely straightforward as this is an old house and there are many things you can’t change, so we had to work around what was there.”

Rather than an island, Holly opted for a large bespoke table which she had made by Pigeon Vintage in Brighton. “This designer is brilliant and he stains the wood to your specification.”

There are examples of excellent workmanship throughout this home juxtaposed with classic designs, eBay finds and pieces Holly has had her eye on for a long time. “The steel bath is one of the first things I bought, I love it. Other things I’ve inherited or given a facelift, such as the retro Parker Knoll sofa in the hallway, which I bought on eBay.”

These pieces influenced Holly’s colour scheme. “I work with a few things I love and pick up the colours from that. I am a fan of grey for backdrops and then I like to add pops of colour.”

Like all designers, Holly is not quite finished and after opening Holly’s House in November, her home will most definitely continue to change. “I’d always wanted to combine interior design with a retail aspect. Initially, the plan for Holly’s House was for it to be an internet-only retail platform, but I found a great space in New King’s Road and it’s worked really well. Recently we launched our own line of products, and we also have pieces that we source, upcycle and give a bit of a makeover.”

Which just goes to show upcycling doesn’t have to be boring and bland, in Holly’s world and Holly’s House – the future is bright.

• Holly’s House (020 7736 2222, www.hollys-house.com)