Houzz Tour: A Compact Flat New Construction Gets a colorful update - For a newly purchased home for, in a development of new construction in London interior designer Bhavin Taylor wanted bring color and character to the space through carefully chosen artwork and furniture. One advantage of the property is a new build was no heavy work had to be done, the kitchen, bathroom and floors were all in place, and the walls were painted. This keeps costs considerably for the project, and allowed to focus on Bhavin bring out the taste and the owner of character in the furnishings.
Bhavin used the existing collection owner of art as a starting point for much of its design, bring out the colors in furniture and accessories. He wanted to create an eclectic atmosphere that melded out of India with contemporary pieces, bright colors and even some antiques. The apartment has no furniture when it was bought, and almost all the pieces were purchased specifically for space - no small feat on a tight budget of only £ 4.500. "You do not have to break the bank to have something that looks great, said Bhavin, and careful selection of pieces from the high street paired with second-hand finds just proves that.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A young professional
Location London
size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
designer Bhavin Taylor Bhavin Taylor design
Bhavin Taylor design
kitchen was already installed when the property was purchased, and provided a neutral backdrop against which Bhavin could introduce a little color. He chose a dining table minimalist, high gloss and stainless steel, and added a bit of fun with colorful chairs.
Table, Ikea.
Table, Ikea.
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Bhavin chose the colors for the chairs using existing artworks customers as base. "The customer had two works of art that are now side by side in the living room. The first thing I did was lay the images and colors to use them as my starting point, "he explains. This means that although the dining and living areas feel quite distinct, color all the layers bind to each other to give a cohesive feel.
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Like the main living area is open, Bhavin wanted to create a different feeling in each section. "I wanted to separate the living area from the rest of the space," he said, so I introduced a lot of layers and built in color and pattern.
The sofa charcoal was chosen first, then other furniture and accessories based on the colors in the artwork were added. Bhavin found the buffet in a charity shop, bringing a touch of retro. The wooden side table was also a charity shop find.
Bhavin counsels patience when hunting for charity and junk shop for bargains. "Once you go and they'll have a lot of things, and the next time, nothing. You must have the patience to continue, and make sure you buy at the moment, "he said.
sofa and coffee table, Home.
The sofa charcoal was chosen first, then other furniture and accessories based on the colors in the artwork were added. Bhavin found the buffet in a charity shop, bringing a touch of retro. The wooden side table was also a charity shop find.
Bhavin counsels patience when hunting for charity and junk shop for bargains. "Once you go and they'll have a lot of things, and the next time, nothing. You must have the patience to continue, and make sure you buy at the moment, "he said.
sofa and coffee table, Home.
One of the only things that the owner brought with him, and the artworks was this chair. It is an antique piece, Bhavin and decided to give it a modern update with a touch of punchy orange.
The carpet was a key finding. "This carpet is the perfect fit, said Bhavin. "He repeats all colors, separates the area from the rest of the space and binds together." The lamp has a similar effect, and includes a large number of colors used in the diagram. "There was a large empty space there, and the lamp adds a touch of color and moves the eye up and down," he says.
Rug, habitat. floor lamp base, Ikea. Shade, Humblesticks.
The carpet was a key finding. "This carpet is the perfect fit, said Bhavin. "He repeats all colors, separates the area from the rest of the space and binds together." The lamp has a similar effect, and includes a large number of colors used in the diagram. "There was a large empty space there, and the lamp adds a touch of color and moves the eye up and down," he says.
Rug, habitat. floor lamp base, Ikea. Shade, Humblesticks.
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finishes the cushions were made towards the end. "with this project, a lot of it has evolved over time," says the designer. "this was one of the things gradually reconciliation process to spread the cost, he built in layers.
a reception area was a must -have for the customer, but because of space limitations, Bhavin did not either visually obvious all the time. "the use of an office means you can hide the desktop there, and you have the ability to shoot a dining room chair as and when you need it need, he said.
Cushions, John Lewis, HomeSense and Motif Lounge. light yellow, Fenwick.
a reception area was a must -have for the customer, but because of space limitations, Bhavin did not either visually obvious all the time. "the use of an office means you can hide the desktop there, and you have the ability to shoot a dining room chair as and when you need it need, he said.
Cushions, John Lewis, HomeSense and Motif Lounge. light yellow, Fenwick.
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in the bedroom, Bhavin decided to go for something different to the living space. "I wanted to feel more masculine using dark wood, he said. "The client had the map, which became the basis for the blue, yellow and gray colors of this room, that works so well with the dark wood.
Dresser and Mirror, Ikea.
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"There was nothing here to begin with, so the priority was the bed and storage," said Bhavin. The wardrobe, although it seems integrated, is actually a standalone piece. 'The e xtra height feel like she's supposed to be there, "he said, and the glass adds a little thought and bouncing natural light into the room.'
Bhavin felt that two bedside tables would be too much for space and opted instead for a light, white table side.
Wardrobe, Ikea. Bed, Warren Evans. Bed linen, West Elm. Jeter, John Lewis. bedside table, Home.
Bhavin felt that two bedside tables would be too much for space and opted instead for a light, white table side.
Wardrobe, Ikea. Bed, Warren Evans. Bed linen, West Elm. Jeter, John Lewis. bedside table, Home.
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the new bathroom was installed and the client was happy with the system clean and bright, this room does not require any design work.
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