One of the key features of this property was its
exposed brick walls. However on the ground
floor flat these had been painted white, so to
reveal the natural colours of the brickwork
and create unity between the two floors, one
of the first tasks was the stripping back of the
paint downstairs to reveal the earthy-toned
brickwork underneath.
The brickwork backdrop lent itself to the
incorporation of industrial nods, with exposed
ceiling beams, a stainless steel worktop and
Edison lightbulb fixtures. While the design was
kept fresh and bright, with light linen fabrics,
off-white walls and ash flooring.
There was a fairly large joinery brief, with
bespoke kitchen units, dining table, and bench
seating with storage drawers on the ground
floor. In the first floor office, we added a
bespoke desk, built-in wine fridge and boiling
water tap.
For the furnishings, we were looking for
timeless designs to provide comfort and
warmth. There was no room for products that
look good but compromise on quality. The bed
is Matthew Hilton, the glass pendants over the
dining table are by Old School Electric (supplied
by Heals) and the fabric used to upholster the
bespoke seating in the dining area is a Heals
own-brand linen. Bathroom fittings were
supplied by Aston Matthews and appliances
are all Miele. Vintage pieces were added to
bring warmth and charm.
The result is an elegant and calming home
that embraces natural materials together with
luxurious touches.
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