My Houzz: A Cosy London Flat full of personal treasures - Tom Malcolm Green has owned this apartment in Fulham, London, for several years and rented to tenants. But when he and his girlfriend decided to make their home, they wanted to add their own personality to the space. "The original decor was simple and white, but we redecorated the place, said Malcolm Green. "We have turned into a house we love to spend time in, marked with our own personal brand.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Tom Malcolm green with his fiancée
Location Fulham, London
property a purpose built flat in a Victorian terrace
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
"has not made many structural changes, but we opened and expanded the fireplace in the living room to make it the focal point of the room, and had a mix of closed and open storage built on either side, "said Malcolm green. 'In a relatively small apartment, you must ensure that you make the most of all the potential storage space.
The large bay window in the bright living room embraces the dining table of industrial style and helps to subtly separate the dining room from the rest of the living space.
Painted steel dining table, House Junkie. coffee table, Retrouvius.
Who lives here Tom Malcolm green with his fiancée
Location Fulham, London
property a purpose built flat in a Victorian terrace
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
"has not made many structural changes, but we opened and expanded the fireplace in the living room to make it the focal point of the room, and had a mix of closed and open storage built on either side, "said Malcolm green. 'In a relatively small apartment, you must ensure that you make the most of all the potential storage space.
The large bay window in the bright living room embraces the dining table of industrial style and helps to subtly separate the dining room from the rest of the living space.
Painted steel dining table, House Junkie. coffee table, Retrouvius.
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as co-founder of luxury diffuser and candles waxsmiths Wick & tallow, it is not surprising that the home of Malcolm green is filled with beautiful scents.
A sidelight striking architectural copper William Morris Antiques adds a metallic sheen in the living room, while the plump pillows and a cozy throw on the sofa create a cozy atmosphere.
Candle Wick & tallow.
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A sidelight striking architectural copper William Morris Antiques adds a metallic sheen in the living room, while the plump pillows and a cozy throw on the sofa create a cozy atmosphere.
Candle Wick & tallow.
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Many of the more unusual pieces in this property were discovered on antique markets and auction houses.
"We found the mirror in Ardingly Antiques & Collectors Fair, 'Malcolm Green said. "It's very nice to make some unique items in your home, it works really well in front of the window as it helps to bring more light.
Place a window-shaped mirror in front of a real window gives the effect of having an additional outer wall, which makes a more open area.
Sofa, Multiyork.
"We found the mirror in Ardingly Antiques & Collectors Fair, 'Malcolm Green said. "It's very nice to make some unique items in your home, it works really well in front of the window as it helps to bring more light.
Place a window-shaped mirror in front of a real window gives the effect of having an additional outer wall, which makes a more open area.
Sofa, Multiyork.
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the comfortable rustic style came Lots Road auction house. The couple decided to keep the unusual lettering that was on him, and he did not even need a coat of paint.
Malcolm Green likes to see what's coming up for sale his home in local auction. "I've learned not to get your hands until you are absolutely sure that you want - and know your maximum price, so do not get carried away,". He said
Juke chair Made.com.
Malcolm Green likes to see what's coming up for sale his home in local auction. "I've learned not to get your hands until you are absolutely sure that you want - and know your maximum price, so do not get carried away,". He said
Juke chair Made.com.
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to make more room in the kitchen, the couple had the old fireplace and chimney removed. Although this is a delicate structural business, it was worth it because it's allowed them to squeeze in more units.
polished concrete on simple white units gives the kitchen a high-end smart feel.
"We really wanted something different to your usual kitchen area and we like the look of polished concrete, 'Malcolm Green said. "It is very durable and looks great. I did not know how much maintenance it needs, even if, as we must feed him with special cream every now and then, but it's worth it. "As concrete is a porous material, it must be sealed this way to stop from staining.
Stove, Bertazzoni. Racks, Antikkontor.
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polished concrete on simple white units gives the kitchen a high-end smart feel.
"We really wanted something different to your usual kitchen area and we like the look of polished concrete, 'Malcolm Green said. "It is very durable and looks great. I did not know how much maintenance it needs, even if, as we must feed him with special cream every now and then, but it's worth it. "As concrete is a porous material, it must be sealed this way to stop from staining.
Stove, Bertazzoni. Racks, Antikkontor.
Discover smooth polished concrete secrets
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the large expanse of wall in the hall was transformed into a personal gallery, with pieces of artwork interspersed with family photos, all lit by bare bulbs pendant.
The sign-up bed 'Aloha' provides instant welcome customers and indicates more retro treasures to be discovered in the house.
Radiator, Radiators Feature. Walls painted Dimpse Farrow & Ball .
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The sign-up bed 'Aloha' provides instant welcome customers and indicates more retro treasures to be discovered in the house.
Radiator, Radiators Feature. Walls painted Dimpse Farrow & Ball .
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to achieve a calm and serene feeling in the master bedroom, the decor has been kept simple, with the original fireplace as the focal point.
One curtain ensures smallish window is not embedded in the fabric, while the mismatched bedside tables Antiques French Connection means that, like the rest of the apartment, the room does not feel too uniform.
curtain fabric, GP & J Baker. bed, Tesco.
One curtain ensures smallish window is not embedded in the fabric, while the mismatched bedside tables Antiques French Connection means that, like the rest of the apartment, the room does not feel too uniform.
curtain fabric, GP & J Baker. bed, Tesco.
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the bathroom was the only room the couple left alone. "I did it first when I bought the property to let out," said Malcolm Green. "I Fitted with sanitaryware vintage and classic tiles, and we recently gave it a coat of paint. It has a timeless style, so we need not change it. "
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chimney original has been the focal point in the second bedroom, while a style bedside table vintage Antiques French Connection adds to the retro feel.
"We are really lucky that so many period features have survived in this apartment, 'Malcolm Green said. "All cornices and baseboards are still there, too. It is what adds to the character of the place.
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"We are really lucky that so many period features have survived in this apartment, 'Malcolm Green said. "All cornices and baseboards are still there, too. It is what adds to the character of the place.
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