- Date published: 04.04.25
- Category: Home Tours
- Author: Arabella Peterson
Sarah Corbett-Winder’s Northwest London Home Is a Masterclass in British Maximalism
The London stylist has created a home as colourful and character-filled as her wardrobe.
Editor's Note
When you enter Sarah Corbett-Winder’s world – whether it’s through her wardrobe, her interiors, or her infectiously joyful Instagram feed – you’re met with a vibrant sense of self-assurance. She’s someone who knows her own taste, but doesn’t take it too seriously. Who isn’t afraid of colour, but uses it with care. And who designs a home not for show, but for living.
Sarah’s northwest London home is a place where classic British style is woven with personal history, and maximalism is anything but chaotic. It’s a space full of heart and humour – a living extension of the woman herself. What we love most is how she brings the same philosophy to interiors as she does to fashion: trust your gut, break the rules, and above all, make it yours.
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M aybe it’s the keepsakes collected on holidays abroad, or the ever-growing collection of china dogs. Or perhaps it’s the framed fragments of everyday life – kids’ artworks, a napkin from a first date. Step inside Sarah Corbett-Winder’s Victorian terrace in Northwest London, and you instantly feel like you know the family who lives there. “With a house, you’re layering memories and experiences. I love looking at things and remembering the moment they came from. Your house becomes a place filled with meaning,” she shares.
“Most of what’s around us is from trips, lunches, holidays. Your home is about bringing those memories in and connecting them. It becomes your world. We wanted people to walk through our door and feel like they’d left the world outside.”
Sarah is a creative director, stylist and content creator, aptly dubbed ‘The Wardrobe Whisperer’. She’s also the founder of women’s label Kipper, known for its bold statement suits that blend classic British tailoring with a playful twist – an aesthetic that carries seamlessly into her home. There, Sarah’s sense of style and personality entwine: bright, witty, and delightfully expressive.
“My approach to interiors is the same as my approach to fashion. Something I do with both my wardrobe and our home is I ask: is it from the same family? I see my wardrobe as one family. If you’re on holiday and buy something a bit wild, you might love it, but if it doesn’t fit with the family, you can’t bring it in. It’s the same with our home. There's a lot of colour, a lot going on, but it’s all under the same umbrella.”
Brimming with colour and character, Sarah’s home is proof that maximalism doesn’t mean clutter. In fact, there’s intention behind every detail. “You make your own rules. And my rule is: does it sit with the family? The house is one thing, and everything should be able to talk to each other. Otherwise, it feels disjointed,” she says.
As well as the glow of familiarity inside Sarah’s home, you can also sense the joy behind its design, down to candy-coloured striped walls, adorned with a floor-to-ceiling gallery of eclectic treasures. Every detail has been curated by someone who loves the process and knows instinctively what works – and that self-assurance is unmistakable. “Creating a home is about believing in it and following your heart and gut. You’re the one who has to live in it. I really enjoy doing it. Interiors, wardrobes – it’s like cooking. At first you’re unsure, and then you get confident, start chucking things in, creating something from nothing. It’s about confidence and being true to yourself,” she says.
Despite her obvious knack for creating beautiful spaces, it’s a skill that’s been honed with time, experience and experimentation. “My husband and I had a flat in Shepherd’s Bush before,” she explains. “We did it all based on Pinterest. Everything was blue and geometric, and we loved it at the time. Two months later, we hated it – we'd seen it everywhere. So when we moved here, four years ago, I didn’t want to be influenced by that world. I didn’t Google much or look for ideas. I thought: what are we about as a family? What do we want?”
“It took us a year to find the house and another year to get planning permission. We wanted something to pull apart and redo. The blessing was the time to plan the layout and design. We wanted a classic, family-friendly home – more mature than our old geometric blue one! With age, you get more confident. You’re like, ‘I am who I am’. You become way more comfortable in your own skin. That confidence is reflected in our home, too.”
Creating a home is about believing in it and following your heart and gut. You’re the one who has to live in it.
In the iconic words of late British designer Alexander McQueen, "You have to learn the rules to break them.” While Sarah’s home nods to classic British design – in the clean-lined furniture silhouettes to the heritage patterns – it’s anything but conventional. There’s an understanding of balance and structure, but also a willingness to clash, surprise, inject humour, and prioritise feeling over formality. Each corner tells the story of a woman who knows the rules, and breaks them with flair.
Her reverence for her home shows in her ability to try new things, reflect, and reshape when the space asks for it, “Something that I’ve realised is you need to listen to the house. You’ll know what it’s saying. My office used to be a darker blue, it was actually called ‘Livid’ – I picked it, but it just didn’t work. It felt cold and unwelcoming. Eventually, I admitted it didn’t work. That’s part of it – you listen, you react, it’s a constant work in progress. I’m always rearranging, and I love it.”
If the ‘sad beige’ trend sits on one end of the spectrum, and the primary-coloured toy-store aesthetic sits on the other, Sarah’s approach to styling a home for children is nestled a safe distance from both – spirited but never overwhelming. “I made a conscious choice not to have the typical bright, garish kids' stuff. I wanted the bedrooms to feel like children’s spaces but still chic,” she says. “My daughter has floral curtains in pink and red, with added brown. I’m trying to make it timeless. I’m also teaching them. I ask why they think certain colors go together. They call it ‘matchy-Sue’ when things are too coordinated. It’s like someone teaching their practice to their children. I'm guiding them, probably a bit controlling, but into what I think is good taste,” Sarah laughs.
Sarah has worn many hats in the fashion world – literally and figuratively. Before making her full-time foray into personal styling, content creation, and the launch of Kipper, she had already built a loyal following by helping women define their personal style in a fun and approachable way. She previously worked as a creative director, consultant, and as a fashion journalist, and spent several years as an in-house stylist at the quintessential British label, Boden.
It comes as no surprise that her wardrobe is her favourite room, “It’s like an extension of my office,” she says. “I go in there – especially in the evenings – and put outfits together, try things on. It feels like a scientist’s lab or an artist’s studio. I feel so free and excited. It’s where I create. I love sharing things – not out of pressure, but excitement. Getting dressed is creative. You start the day as a blank canvas and decide how to show yourself to the world.”
Like her wardrobe, Sarah’s interiors are fearless and joyful. When asked how she’d describe her home, she beams, “It’s a bit eccentric. It’s fun, playful, practical, and homely. I wanted us to live in every room. I hate the idea of a smart room or somewhere the kids can’t touch.”
It’s a space that feels truly cherished – imbued with meaning, filled with personality, and always evolving. For Sarah, it’s not just about aesthetics, but about creating a home that feels soulful and deeply connected to the people inside it.
“Home means everything to me. It’s my sanctuary, where I work, teach my children, have breakfast with my husband, host dinners. It’s where I’ve invested the most energy. I want my kids, my parents, my sisters to want to be at home here. It’s where we grow, thrive, and become our best selves. What you surround yourself with matters so much.”
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Credits
Photography by Vicki Adamson
Styling by Hannah Simmons
Video by Issey Rider
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