The brief was to turn a drawing room into a dining room. Luckily the Victorians had intended this in the first place, so the role suited it well. I had to choose a colour what went with the existing carpet, various paintings, the curtains and, most importantly, a set of mica panels designed by Nicky Haslam and painted by Paul Czainski. The room now sparkles and is, I hope, an enjoyable and thrilling space in which to spend time.