My Houzz: An Unloved London Studio Gets an update Dazzling - When Ben Ridley Ridley Architects Buchanan and his partner wanted to get a foot on the property ladder in London, they decided that the Buying a place at auction would be the best route. This way, they could find a home with lots of potential, but in a range of prices they could afford.
The pair finally bought the studio was ranked in ascending, built in 1860. The first floor apartment was completely dilapidated, but with some clever architectural planning and the help of a construction crew for the proven architecture of London, Ben transformed the drab property in a stunning contemporary home.
The renovation has not been without challenges, however, not least because it is part of a listed building and therefore subject to strict controls. "The project lasted six months, with three months of construction work," says Ben. During the renovation, Ben and his team discovered beautiful original features which they lovingly restored to their former glory. Now, this small-space home has bags of personality, with a design inspired by Ben, and is flooded with natural light.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Ben Ridley and his partner
Location Barnsbury, London
Size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
only the life of the property area is small and open plan, so Ben would use this space wisely. During construction, Ben discovered many original features that had been hidden. In a nod to the heritage of the apartment, he decided to develop these characteristics by sticking to a simple pattern of white and then provided the space with contemporary pieces with, clean lines sleek.
Who lives here Ben Ridley and his partner
Location Barnsbury, London
Size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
only the life of the property area is small and open plan, so Ben would use this space wisely. During construction, Ben discovered many original features that had been hidden. In a nod to the heritage of the apartment, he decided to develop these characteristics by sticking to a simple pattern of white and then provided the space with contemporary pieces with, clean lines sleek.
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elegant table SCP room is a real feature in the room and is a favorite of Ben pieces throughout the property. "It was a luxury product," he said, but it was end of stock, so we got a good discount.
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light, the bright living space is in contrast to the cozy, dark room, more than a short time.
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Back in the living room, floor -to-ceiling windows are a wonderful feature and allow plenty of natural light to flood the apartment. White walls, combined with the high ceilings add to the light and airy feel. Ben likes to mix old and new and has paired classic midcentury pieces with colored strokes eye-popping, add to the pace and the interest of the regime.
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elegant but simple decoration regime of Ben offers a mix of midcentury and classic Scandinavian parts, including shelves chain system in the alcoves, which correspond effortlessly into the compact space and complements its original features. Yellow coffee table by Hay and Ben bought the gray made.com sofa.
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Ben wanted kitchen to have a designer feel without breaking his budget, so he used a mixture of street and customized during its construction. The unit carcasses are IKEA, but Ben spruced up with the doors to the hand he spray painted. He also splurged on a marble worktop and splashback Carrara, which costs about £ 2,000.
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When first Ben not in the apartment, the boards were black and needed a lot of attention. After sanding, Ben uses a Swedish soil soap in white to create this pale sophisticated finish. The outbreak was walled over when he moved, so he opened it and comes from a Georgian atmosphere Carrara marble, linking it with the kitchen worktop.
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"We could not see the original stucco cornicing when we bought this place, as it had been painted so many times, "says Ben. He was determined to highlight the original features of the apartment, but bringing these details to life took a lot of painstaking work. "It was worth it though, Ben said. "Restoring the original features really gives the property back charm.
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the room bath is designed with a darker palette the main living area, which Ben achieved using natural slate tiles with glittery shine, arranged in a herringbone pattern. "We wanted a roll-top bath, rather than a boxed-in design, so you can see more tiles, he said.
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TILING walls in a herringbone design is more work than a typical brick pattern and with good roll -top bath Albion bath Co, has significantly added cost. Despite this, Ben has always managed to finish the bathroom in his £ 7,000 budget and space also includes underfloor heating and anti-mist mirrors!
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The chamber is a haven of peace, decorated in dark tones moody. Ben enjoys this space all the more now because in the last week of the building there was no power in the property and he was forced to sleep at work and living toast. "It was all worth it in the end, well!" He said.
The clean lines in the room echo the style sober midcentury back in the lounge. The walls were painted with Farrow & Ball Emulsion Off Black. "We used a dark color of paint to make it feel comfortable, said Ben. The bed of the habitat, that Ben has chosen for its quality and comfort and the table by Hay, corresponds to that of the living space.
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The clean lines in the room echo the style sober midcentury back in the lounge. The walls were painted with Farrow & Ball Emulsion Off Black. "We used a dark color of paint to make it feel comfortable, said Ben. The bed of the habitat, that Ben has chosen for its quality and comfort and the table by Hay, corresponds to that of the living space.
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soft lighting and simple crisp linen, bed keep the small room feeling uncluttered, while the mirrored doors on the integrated storage aid in the room feel larger and brighter . The outbreak was brought back to life by exposing the original stonework.
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Ben loves his finished house and love the location, too. "The apartment is in a very special place, especially for London, said Ben. "It's so quiet here and feels like a village. There is a large green wood and also nearby. It makes you feel very far from the city, "says Ben.
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