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Natasha Landers’ colourful
and welcoming home mirrors
her personality
‘Your home should reflect who you are.
I am a social butterfly, but also a renegade.
I want to do things differently.’
‘I bought this Victorian building 23 years ago from
an older couple. When I moved in with my two-year-
old daughter, there was no central heating. To start
with I had to make it watertight because rain was
coming through the roof. I also had to rewire the whole
house. For the first 15 years, I didn’t rush things but
took it step by step. Now I’m very meticulous about
details, I want to make sure I get what I want.
I love vintage pieces. There is value in things with
a timeless aura. Classic mid-century furniture just
fits in any space. As a creative, my mind is always
buzzing. I do redecorate a lot and love to experiment.
I dress like my home. Lots of colour. I’m not a
minimalist. People use the word eclectic quite a lot
and I don’t know how else to describe the way that
I do things. My ancestors came from a sunny place,
and it’s often grey here. In my kitchen I have a
rubber yellow floor, and no matter how grey it is
outside, there’s always sunshine in the room.
The kitchen, which is also the dining room, is where
I hold parties. I love to cook lots of different dishes.
We often sit with friends around the table and play
dominoes or charades. I’ve got a record player in the
kitchen, and I like to dance around the room.
Don’t let anyone tell you what’s right or wrong in
terms of your home and your interior. It is all about
what feels comfortable to you.’
Natasha has been a diversity and change management
consultant for 25 years, running her own consultancy.
She enjoys being surrounded by vibrant and colourful
furnishings and accessories.
