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‘It’s the colour and artworks that make my house sing’

On her third renovation of the Victorian terrace she has lived in for 30 years, Ruth Evans chose a palette bursting with colour to backdrop her vast art collection

‘It’s the colour and artworks that make my house sing’

TL;DR

  • Art collector Ruth Evans renovated her north London home for the third time, focusing on color and art.
  • The refurbishment aimed to create a space that reflects Evans's life and aesthetics, moving away from minimalism.
  • Interior designer Mika Burdett assisted with spatial planning, storage, and implementing a bolder color scheme.
  • Evans believes color brings joy and enhances the experience of home and social gatherings.
  • Her art collection features works by various artists, including Julian Opie, Howard Hodgkin, and Andy Warhol.
  • She advocates for affordable art collection, including prints and items collected during travels.