The original part of the house has spectacular ceiling heights , so the client wanted to ensure that they enjoyed maximum use of them .
This led to the decision to open up the two primary ground floor spaces to become a lounge diner with a bar and with access to the garden – all great entertaining space . There is also a tv garden room , designed to be a destination , which is an indoor-outdoor space for entertaining .
The light aspect encouraged opening up the hallway to allow daylight to radiate through the space and creating a dramatic three-story volume that wraps through the property .
The colour palette for the walls on the ground floor is neutral , providing a backdrop to contemporary , colourful features such as iconic chandeliers and pops of colour from artwork and furnishings . The Victorian heritage of the property has been restored and the building ’ s original features shine through with the wide wooden planks on the ground floor , fireplaces , bespoke Yorkshire Rose ceiling moulds and classic period covings and with the addition of other design elements such as the black traditional radiators . The bright , multi-coloured , patterned carpet on the stairs and landings provides a dramatic contrast .
Each room has its own personality reflecting given different ambiances throughout . The office has a workspace , VC / meeting room , dedicated wc / shower space and is on the top floor of the property . It was a conscious decision to put this on the top floor of the property , to close it off from the main living space , and by using two rooms , provided a solution for acoustics for the couple working .
The property also had an unusable but sizable basement which we were keen to activate , so the client tanked the space to create a utility room , wine store and storage area . They also connected all four floors of the house through a dumb waiter – a big advantage when carrying laundry up four flights .
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