Houzz Tour: A Light-filled loft with an industrial edge in north London - When designer and soon to be owner Stephen Nash visited this North London flat for the first time, certainly left something to be desired. 'The best description would be that it was habitable ... but barely, "he recalls. The apartment in a beautiful and rather grand, Edwardian semi-detached house on the top floor was rented for 10 years, and was unloved and forgotten. Stephen saw the potential in the old building and, with some modifications to the layout, lots of white paint and some ancient finds parsimonious coming, he managed to create a bright and spacious apartment with lots of personality, and all for only £ 20,000.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Stephen Nash and her two cats, Topango and Rye
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Location Queen's Park, north London
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Builder Dan Ringer Esquire
apartment is actually in reverse, in that the reception area and kitchen are on the upper floor, in the attic of the building, with the entrance of the apartment, the bathroom and two bedrooms on the lower floor.
This space was already two bedrooms, a kitchen walled poky backwards. "When I realized that turning your back flat in the right direction would not be possible, I immediately decided to open it on me, Stephen said. "Every thing I like the apartment is that it is open.
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Who lives here Stephen Nash and her two cats, Topango and Rye
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Location Queen's Park, north London
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Builder Dan Ringer Esquire
apartment is actually in reverse, in that the reception area and kitchen are on the upper floor, in the attic of the building, with the entrance of the apartment, the bathroom and two bedrooms on the lower floor.
This space was already two bedrooms, a kitchen walled poky backwards. "When I realized that turning your back flat in the right direction would not be possible, I immediately decided to open it on me, Stephen said. "Every thing I like the apartment is that it is open.
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Because the reception was in the attic Stephen decided the only way to make the space feel open and airy was to go white on the walls and floor. The designer is "absolutely obsessed" with gray, so there was only one choice for kitchen cabinets. You guessed it ... gray.
Stephen then wanted to soften a material that white and gray. Thick chop-block wooden worktops and an island and shelves made from old boards (more on that to come) fit the bill perfectly.
Stove, Smeg at B & Q Tap, Franke.
Stephen then wanted to soften a material that white and gray. Thick chop-block wooden worktops and an island and shelves made from old boards (more on that to come) fit the bill perfectly.
Stove, Smeg at B & Q Tap, Franke.
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Although he loves the space open, Stephen wanted to define as clearly where relaxation is complete and the kitchen began. "It's partly because I'm an obsessive cleaner," he admits, "and the last thing I wanted was to be able to see all that was necessary to clean the kitchen." A large island separates areas with the work plan overhanging creating a buffet.
the look is pared back, with an industrial edge provided by features such as the wound raw wood around the island and industrial-look leather bar stools.
because of the limited height of the ceiling on either side of the room, the cabinets had to be pulled by about half a meter. "This gave us a very neat storage space on each side, "says Stephen." There is not much space in the room, so that every inch was to be used as intelligently as possible, "he says.
bar stools, Rockett St George.
the look is pared back, with an industrial edge provided by features such as the wound raw wood around the island and industrial-look leather bar stools.
because of the limited height of the ceiling on either side of the room, the cabinets had to be pulled by about half a meter. "This gave us a very neat storage space on each side, "says Stephen." There is not much space in the room, so that every inch was to be used as intelligently as possible, "he says.
bar stools, Rockett St George.
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This might look like painted white original floor, but they are actually 9in all polished pitch pine floor of an old mill in Yorkshire that Stephen found on eBay. Because he withdrew the previous carpet, regulations dictated that complete soundproofing level was to be deposited under the floor, so that the original plates could not be used.
The floors are treated with two layers of wax Osmo called Snow White. "You have to get a mop sheepskin and spend hours rubbing the wax into the wood, Stephen said. "Whatever you do, remember to start in the farthest corner of the room!
The tiny door seen to the right opens into a huge storage space around the room. "When we moved in, the walls slope right to the ground. But you can not use this space anyway, so we created and the crawlspace storage space, "he explains.
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The floors are treated with two layers of wax Osmo called Snow White. "You have to get a mop sheepskin and spend hours rubbing the wax into the wood, Stephen said. "Whatever you do, remember to start in the farthest corner of the room!
The tiny door seen to the right opens into a huge storage space around the room. "When we moved in, the walls slope right to the ground. But you can not use this space anyway, so we created and the crawlspace storage space, "he explains.
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almost all of the furniture was specifically purchased for the apartment, and Stephen spent a few good months scouring flea markets, flea markets, shops charity and his favorite haunts vintage find all his kit.
"We decided that everything should be very low due to space," he said. "I love the semi-industrial look, but I do not want to go overboard with it or take on top." Keys Vintage, such as cast iron radiator and old chesterfield sofa, give it a warm and welcoming feel.
the apartment is full of curios and oddities, some - like the lamp of the photographer behind the sofa - are ancient discoveries, while others, including the leather chair and ottoman, were inherited from family. large windows that were already there when Stephen moved ( 'God thank you! ") make it a bright and pleasant living space.
table and bench, Triangle Hackney .
"We decided that everything should be very low due to space," he said. "I love the semi-industrial look, but I do not want to go overboard with it or take on top." Keys Vintage, such as cast iron radiator and old chesterfield sofa, give it a warm and welcoming feel.
the apartment is full of curios and oddities, some - like the lamp of the photographer behind the sofa - are ancient discoveries, while others, including the leather chair and ottoman, were inherited from family. large windows that were already there when Stephen moved ( 'God thank you! ") make it a bright and pleasant living space.
table and bench, Triangle Hackney .
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contrary to the living room and kitchen, the hallway downstairs has access to very little natural light. "I could have done super light hoping to maximize space, but I decided to go the other way," Stephen said. He embraced the waist and went dark ... very dark. "It's just dark side, and you open the door, he really did feel comfortable," he added.
With budgetary constraints following the situation soundproofing, Stephen has not was able to go for the stair runner hessian he wanted, but found a budget-friendly, and fairly fresh, alternative paint on a runner in the same dark gray as the walls.
Walls painted down Pipe, Farrow & Ball. ceiling and wall painted background Pale Ivory, Laura Ashley.
With budgetary constraints following the situation soundproofing, Stephen has not was able to go for the stair runner hessian he wanted, but found a budget-friendly, and fairly fresh, alternative paint on a runner in the same dark gray as the walls.
Walls painted down Pipe, Farrow & Ball. ceiling and wall painted background Pale Ivory, Laura Ashley.
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The main bedroom is painted light gray. "I could not use gray floor, so I put literally everywhere, "says Stephen. he could not find the exact shade he was after, so he mixes his own. "We picked up a couple of what I thought was my favorite gray, and they just do not look right, he said.
The ceiling had effectively collapsed when Stephen bought the place, and had to be restored. The big boy, dresser and desk are discovered earlier.
The orange jet was one of the few luxury purchases for the apartment. It is mohair, and burnt orange color contrasts beautifully with the gray.
Carpets, Rugs Chelsea. light Pendant, Chase & Sorensen. Blind, B & Q shed Orange, The Conran Shop.
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The ceiling had effectively collapsed when Stephen bought the place, and had to be restored. The big boy, dresser and desk are discovered earlier.
The orange jet was one of the few luxury purchases for the apartment. It is mohair, and burnt orange color contrasts beautifully with the gray.
Carpets, Rugs Chelsea. light Pendant, Chase & Sorensen. Blind, B & Q shed Orange, The Conran Shop.
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color palette continues into the second chamber. A slightly lighter gray creates a very soothing feeling, more ancient finds ensure continuity throughout the house.
pendant light Next Home. Bedspread, Ikea.
pendant light Next Home. Bedspread, Ikea.
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to the bathroom, Stephen thought it would be best to keep it as simple as possible, with concrete tiles on the floor and white subway tiles on the walls. "We all tiled to make it as tight as possible," he says, as no windows mean the condensation can be a problem.
Can not find a roll-top bath vintage that would fit in the corner (they were all fully self-supporting), he found that bath Suite Victorian that looks the part.
more Bath, Bathstore. floors and walls, Topps Tiles.
Can not find a roll-top bath vintage that would fit in the corner (they were all fully self-supporting), he found that bath Suite Victorian that looks the part.
more Bath, Bathstore. floors and walls, Topps Tiles.
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The Edwardian semi-detached house beautiful now has a flat top floor worthy of its facade. The two windows of the second floor are two bedrooms, loft and windows overlook the garden.
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