'Every room in this house has good energy'

Photos: Bee Holmes

Inspired by William Morris prints and National Trust properties, Sophie Price has filled her family home with creative ideas, timeless style and vintage finds.

Read on to take the tour of this beautiful Victorian terrace...

My story

This house had so much character and soul, we just had to buy it. When the previous owner told us she was a white witch, and that good spirits lived in the house, that clinched it for me! And she was right, it does have a lovely energy to it. The interior was very plain and there was carpet everywhere, including the bathroom, but I could picture how lovely it could look.

Within weeks of moving in, we started the renovations. Harry rewired the whole house, we sanded the original floorboards and replaced the old kitchen. At the time, I was heavily pregnant with Olive, and I think my nesting instinct kicked in because I was determined to get it finished before she arrived!

When it came to decorating, I took a lot of inspiration from William Morris. The prints just spoke to me and I love the earthy tones, intricate patterns and history behind each design.

This house has everything we wanted for our little family, and I’ve even got my dream vegetable patch at the back. It’s a lovely, cosy space to work from, too. I cohost the podcast The Katie Price Show with my sister Katie from here. I’ve really let my creativity shine in my home, and every room makes me feel very happy.

Welcome to my home

A bit about me

I’m Sophie Price, 36, a content creator and co-host of the podcast The Katie Price Show, with my big sister Katie. I live here with my husband Harry, 37, an electrician, and our children, Albert, four, and Olive, one. I share more of my home on Instagram at @sophie_pricey.

Where I live

My home is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kent, which was built in 1888. We bought it in December 2023.

What I wanted to change

The whole house needed renovating, including ripping out the kitchen, updating the bathroom and decorating every room.

How I made it my own

I decided to be much braver and bolder, decorating each room in heritage paint shades and historical print wallpapers to complement my home’s period features.

My favourite part

I love our kitchen with the warm wall colour, green units and traditional tiling, which make the room feel so cosy. It’s where we spend most of our time together as a family.

Three potted plants sit in front of a Victorian terraced house with a bright red door.

Living-dining area

‘This was the first space we tackled when we moved in and I knew it would set the tone for the rest of the house. I wanted to go bold so, inspired by the Bridgerton TV show, I chose a china blue colour scheme that gives the room such a soft and romantic feel.

Open shelving filled with vintage books, art and foliage brings relaxed charm and reflects Sophie’s love of combining old and new pieces

‘Harry and my dad fitted the wall panelling from B&Q, and above it we hung this beautiful William Morris Willow wallpaper. I continued the blue onto the ceiling, painting it in Grey Stone by Little Greene, then added a ceiling rose and pretty chandeliers from Dunelm.

‘I use faux wreaths to bring the seasons indoors,’ says Sophie, who swaps them between her front door and living room for easy, year-round decoration. She bought these from Wreaths.co.uk

‘We fitted a rustic wooden mantel above the fireplace and installed shelves using timber from a local yard. My mum kindly gave us some of her old furniture, and I found the dining table and chairs for £80 in a charity shop. I styled our old sofas with cosy throws and cushions.’

Kitchen

‘The kitchen was our biggest project to date and definitely our biggest challenge. We spend so much time in here as a family, so it was the room we were most desperate to change. We ripped everything out ourselves, and once we started we realised just how big a job it was! We ordered a new kitchen from B&Q, and while we waited for delivery, Harry did all the electrics and we had the ceiling replastered.

‘I wanted a country style with green tones and a rustic feel that suited the Victorian character of the house, so I chose glossy bottle-green metro tiles for the splashback and patterned floor tiles from Topps Tiles. The ceiling and walls are painted in Baked by COAT, a soft terracotta shade, which makes the space feel so warm and inviting.’

A close up shot of a yellow pantry, featuring a selection of glass jars on shelves. — Once a simple walkway, the bright yellow pantry now hides the boiler behind bespoke shelving. ‘It’s a small space, so I wanted to have fun with colour,’ says Sophie, who painted it in Lioness by Graham & Brown

Bathroom

‘This is the most recent project we’ve finished, and it was more of a facelift than a full renovation because the suite was fine but the decor wasn’t to our taste. We set aside a few weekends to tackle it ourselves, pulling up the carpet, screeding and levelling the floor, and then laying vinyl.

‘We sanded the walls and hung the Globosa wallpaper by Isabelle Boxall, and I primed the uPVC windows with Zinsser before painting them in Farrow & Ball’s Sudbury Yellow. I also painted the ceiling, bath panel and the back of the door in the same shade.

A close-up shot of a toilet roll holder, which is attached to a wall decorated in vibrant botanical wallpaper. — The Globosa wallpaper by Brighton-based designer Isabelle Boxhall adds depth, pattern and personality to the compact space

‘Finally, I fitted a ready-made blind and made a small curtain to attach under the old sink, which gives us handy hidden storage.’

Sophie used yellow striped fabric to sew a simple sink curtain, adding hidden storage and a soft, homely touch to the bathroom

How to avoid common wallpapering mistakes

Wallpaper can completely transform a room, but even the best design will disappoint if it’s applied incorrectly. Here are our top dos and don’ts

Don’t skip wall prep: Uneven, greasy or flaky walls will ruin your finish. Always clean, fill and sand walls first, and consider applying lining paper to older or uneven walls.
Consider temperature and humidity: Wallpaper paste reacts badly to heat and moisture. Never turn the heating on full blast while it dries. A steady room temperature gives the best results.
Plan for pattern repeats: Large-scale or intricate designs, like William Morris prints, require extra rolls for accurate matching. Always check the pattern repeat on the label and add at least 10% to your measurements.
Allow for drying time: Don’t trim edges or paint woodwork immediately. Let wallpaper dry fully, usually for 24 hours, to prevent bubbling or lifting.

Avoid stretching the paper: Pulling wallpaper too tightly can cause gaps as it shrinks back. Use a paper-hanging brush to gently smooth out bubbles instead.

Main bedroom

A bed with a floral headboard is pushed up against a rich green wall in between two small cabinets. — The deep green walls create the perfect backdrop for Sophie’s collection of countryside landscapes. ‘I look for gold frames, or wooden ones that I can repaint,’ she says

‘Our bedroom had white walls, tatty carpet and no wardrobes or shelving. I wanted to create a rich, inviting feel that reminded me of the bedrooms I’d seen in the National Trust houses I’d visited. So, I chose Dark Brunswick Green by Little Greene for the walls, which our decorator friend Paul, painted for us.

‘To maximise the storage, we had bespoke wardrobes made by Fox Wardrobes using antique pine, and Harry added the panelling and ceiling roses from B&Q. We inherited the beautiful fireplace but added a wooden mantel to finish it off.

A bedroom featuring a built-in wardrobe, a fireplace, and the corner of a bed is shown. — Made by Fox Wardrobes in antique pine, these bespoke fitted wardrobes make the most of every inch of space while adding rustic style

Our ottoman bed was made bespoke by Button & Sprung in a William Morris fabric, and I love how much extra storage it provides. I found the bedside tables on Facebook Marketplace, the quilt and bedding are from George Home, and the lamps from Habitat. The finishing touch was a William Morris rug from Ruggable, which ties everything together beautifully.’

Olive’s bedroom

A cot and large toy car sit in a nursery decorated with yellow wallpaper. — Olive’s nursery feels timeless with its yellow William Morris wallpaper, metal cot and handmade bunting. ‘I wanted something warm and pretty for her,’ says Sophie. The Moppet alphabet wall hanging above the cot was a special new baby gift

‘When I was pregnant with our daughter, we gave the small box room a complete makeover to turn it into a nursery for her. We had the wonky walls sanded smooth by a decorator, then Harry installed the panelling. He also moved a few plug sockets to make the layout work better.

‘The ceiling was painted in Citrine by Little Greene to create a calm, cocooning feel. I’d used the William Morris Willow Bough wallpaper in Albert’s nursery in our previous home, and loved it so much that I chose the Summer Yellow version this time. I furnished the room with Facebook Marketplace finds like the doll’s house, wardrobe and chest of drawers, and we reused Albert’s old cot.’

A cloud-shaped
light pendant made from wicker. — A cloud-shaped light pendant from Dunelm casts a soft glow across the nursery, bringing a gentle, whimsical touch to this traditional space

Albert’s bedroom

‘This was my first attempt at colour drenching and I love how it turned out. I went for a bold shade on the walls, woodwork and ceiling, opting for Turquoise by Edward Bulmer, and the end result really boosted my confidence to try more colour in the house.

‘We added shelving for Albert’s books and a wooden mantel above the fireplace, which I’ve filled with art to make it a focal point. The room has a subtle traditional circus theme, with a harlequin print that ties everything together. His play tent from Habitat matches the bedding, and the Matalan bear basket adds a fun finishing touch.’

What I learned

Do all the groundwork before decorating. It’s worth sorting out the messy jobs like electrics, sanding and repairs first so you have a clean slate to work from.
Trust your gut. I learned to choose colours and patterns that make me happy. As a result, every room now feels personal and connected to me.
Look for inspiration you won’t find on Pinterest. I visit lots of historic houses and National Trust properties, take loads of photos, then shop around for antique lookalikes without the hefty price tag.

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