The original extension, boasting reclaimed honeyed A-frame beams and expansive floor-to-ceiling bifold doors, houses a sunroom, complete with bar, which is punctuated with vibrant kilim daybeds that instantly induce a bohemian feel. This space then leads to a kitchen diner that showcases a backdrop of reclaimed Parisian tiles and nuanced plaster walls. Here, Siân has incorporated playful use of colour by introducing soft shades of yellow and green that rub shoulders with a teal dresser, while pops of audacious colour are provided by the jewel-toned bar stool cushions made from Colombian blankets. ‘I was so delighted when colour started reappearing in interiors,’ explains Siân. ‘It’s all colour for me now!’

The most recent extension is steel framed with reclaimed roof tiles and, not surprisingly, is clad in Siân’s beloved reclaimed timber because she is ‘a wood fanatic’. Every time I find any old timbers or floorboards, I collect them,’ she says. Her vision was to continue the arcadian aged look and bring it to life with a rustic chic aesthetic. The entrance hall sets the scene for the riot of colour to come with its vibrant Moroccan floor tiles. Also accommodated here is Siân’s office, a main bedroom and dressing room and a generous bathroom. ‘Originally the living space was much more than the bedroom space, now I’ve got more of a balanced area,’ she explains.

Kaleidoscopic African plates grace the walls of the corridor that leads the way to the main bedroom and bathroom, the pièce-de-résistance of the home. Siân’s wow factor bedroom elicits impact with its sumptuous woodland lodge aesthetic. The soaring ceiling is bedecked with oak planks, while the reclaimed timber wall cladding marries with the evocative Mind the Gap tree-adorned wallpaper that hugs the walls. The focal point of the room is the green headboard wall, elevated with a flamboyant oversized scalloped headboard in a jewel-hued Minnie Kemp at Mind the Gap fabric and flanked on either side by a trio of Moroccan raffia pendant lights. Striped cushions made from vibrant Colombian blankets layer in additional jewel tones. ‘I wanted everything to look eclectic and mix and match,’ explains Siân.

The adjoining generously sized bathroom continues the dramatic design narrative and is a masterpiece of artisan craftsmanship. The timber-clad ceiling is teamed with beautifully nuanced gold-painted plaster walls interspersed with handcrafted soft nude Moroccan tiles in key areas. ‘The wall tiles are almost pink but not quite. They vary in tone and are completely uneven,’ explains Siân. ‘There is beauty in imperfection.’ The wall tiles pair beautifully with the light limestone underfoot. ‘I wanted the floor to disappear, and it blends in beautifully with the wall tiles.’

The starting point for the scheme was the exquisitely veined Blue Tempest quartzite that Siân found in Italy and that swathes the walls and floor of the shower evoking a sumptuous aesthetic. ‘I fell in love with the stone - it has so many colours in it; it’s absolutely beautiful,’ she explains. ‘It isn’t a bright shower; the stone creates a slightly moody ambience.’

A charming rustic touch is injected with a bespoke whimsical aged oak vanity - its split wooden doors impart quirky character. ‘I had a vision of what I wanted but I hadn’t seen anything like it that I could buy so I knew I would have to have it made,’ explains Siân. ‘I spent four days going through the wood collection I have outside to find the perfect timber for the vanity as I wanted it to have split wooden doors.’ The result is a statement hero piece, with the same Italian stone used on the work surface and splashback, injecting opulence and providing a continuous cohesive thread. A shapely wooden mirror above the vanity brings a whimsical fairytale feel.

Providing the ultimate in stylish bathing, the showpiece hand-painted roll-top bathtub was inspired by one of Siân’s favourite vases ‘although it’s not as colourful’. Siân created an eye-catching collection of handmade decorative shells by Cape Town ceramicist Lucie de Moyencourt on the wall above the bath. ‘Bringing in all the shells linked the bath with the wall,’ says Siân.

Naturally, Siân was keen to incorporate the finest quality artisan-made brassware into the scheme. ‘Samuel Heath products are known for their exquisite design and craftsmanship,’ she says. ‘I went around the Samuel Heath showroom at Chelsea Harbour and I absolutely loved the LMK Pure collection. I had it in my mind while I continued to look. High-quality, beautifully designed fixtures can transform a bathroom into a luxurious retreat, contributing to a sense of calm and well-being. As I am involved in wellness and spas, this was a big hook for me, as well as viewing the LMK Pure collection in the showroom. I just loved the simplicity of its design and function, and the fact that it’s just a case of turning the levers to the left and right. The taps and the shower are so simple to use. The design is timeless with a contemporary twist. And because I love the aged look of things, the Urban Brass finish, with its patina that will improve with age is perfect, and it goes beautifully with the gold walls.’

The bathroom with its eclectic appeal, characterful materials and cornucopia of colours is breathtaking in its beauty and originality. ‘I wanted the bathroom to be full of different colours,’ explains Siân, ‘but everything else just flows and blends.’