Here at Remodelista, we come across many projects that are 2nd homes. It makes good sense: people desire their weekend property to be an escape from the tension of life, therefore they pour all their aspirations into developing an inviting, immaculate, peaceful retreat. While we enjoy seeing these country houses and beach cottages and pied-à-terres, what we most admire are the bursting-with-life forever homes that discover our desks.
Just recently, we found such a home by Field Day Studio. Developed for a young family of 4 in East London, the modestly sized Victorian terraced home brims with color and personality, however not at the expense of taste and style. Cofounders Jessica Gibbons and Kat Turner named the task “Forever Is Composed of Nows,” which, they state, “speaks to the concept that a lasting home is constructed from the quality of daily moments.”
” [The clients] both have busy lives, so home required to seem like an appropriate minute to exhale,” they continue. “They’re thoughtful, curious people, with strong instincts and a clear sense of what they’re drawn to, which made the procedure exceptionally satisfying.” And what, exactly, were their customers drawn to? Positive colors, midcentury contemporary furniture, and unfussy styles that work for every member of the family. “When decisions are rooted in reality rather than trends, the outcome feels genuine and enduring.”
Let’s take a trip, shall we?
Photography by Dean Hearne, courtesy of Field Day Studio.
Above: The view from the living room to the entry hall. The designers ‘use of color in the home is bold however sensible.”The scheme that resulted was collaborative and thoughtful and considered the architecture, the quality of light, as well as their appetite for a statement and restraint. We test everything in situ and believe thoroughly about how colors relate from space to room, so even the stronger tones feel connected and calm instead of decorative for the sake of it.” 
< img src="https://www.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/field-day-victorian-london-living-room-733x977.jpg"alt ="& # 8 2 20; typically there's one strong relocation in a space and the rest supports 18 "width =" 733 "height ="977"/ > Above:”Normally there’s one strong move in a space and the rest supports it through texture, tone, or material. We pay very close attention to undertone and depth, so colors feel grounded instead of loud.” The molding and ceiling are painted in Paint & Paper Library’s “Canvas V”; the fireplace surround is painted in its “Caddie”; while the door on the right is painted in “Supper Party” by Benjamin Moore. The vintage chair has been reupholstered in Colefax and Fowler material.