Houzz Tour: A Blank Canvas Gets Cosy, Family Makeover

Houzz Tour: A Blank Canvas Gets Cosy, Family Makeover - Transformer beautiful but quietly adult apartment in a space where a father and his three daughters could relax and spend time together was brief the interior designer Nicky Mudie for this three bedroom house overlooking Hyde Park. The apartment in The Lancasters, had recently undergone a luxury renovation, but the owner called Nicky to add the final touches that reflect his personality.

"The owner is often away on business, so he wanted to create a comfortable but fun space where he can relax with his children when he is in town," Nicky said. "Basically, it needed to be softened and made more suitable for children.

Nicky client allowed him free rein when it came to the design, but a whistle-stop tour kick around the Decorex design exhibition with it provided him with a little more insight into inside his taste. "We walked around the exhibition about an hour and I asked him to report anything that caught his attention," she says. "I then created mood boards based on my interpretation, and we went from there. Fortunately, it's very open to ideas.

The interior renovation took about eight months to complete, and treads the line between fun and sophisticated without compromising the integrity of either.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A businessman and his three daughters
Location Hyde Park, London
[existing mid-19th century Era; redevelopment completed in 2011
Size 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Designer Nicky Mudie Violet & George
This is interesting the Lancasters development is the longest continuous terrace overlooking Hyde Park

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Faux shagreen wallpaper, soft lighting and some carefully chosen furniture transformed the plain white hall in a warm and welcoming space. "We chose some pieces, such as sconces and mirrors, to Decorex and other personal items, including Julian Chichester console table to create extra storage," says Nicky.

light Abstract Wall, CTO Lighting. Convex Mirror, Necklace Webb. Henri customized library Julian Chichester. Antique stool, Fiona McDonald.

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the lobby opens on the double height living room and mezzanine. "It is a great area - we need to make a lot of different elements to make it comfortable, Nicky said. A generous, sofa L-shaped has ample space for family gatherings, while copper tones keys infuse the space with warmth. "The owner said a passion for metal and warm colors, so that copper was a natural choice for this room, say Nicky.

The enormous copper-backed library serves both as a practice characteristic and catchy, and glass smoked references to ancient coffee table.

copper and wood wall unit Bespoke, Rupert Bevan. sofa custom L-shaped, Ben Whistler. Carpet Eskayel. Small cushions, Timorous Beasties.

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"the firm is huge, so we had to source a large number of parts to prevent empty search, 'Nicky said. There is a selection of vases by Tom Dixon and Jonathan Adler, with additional pieces of sound and Healing habitat.

Etch tea light holder, Tom Dixon.

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Pared-back walls allow a playful artwork by Alec Monopoly, take the stage on fire, while colorful cushions enliven the couch.

Disney theme artwork, Alec Monopoly. custom blue vases (of fire), the ship's gallery in Notting Hill. Large cushion fabric, Parris Wakefield.

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another Alec Monopoly Disney theme painting injects a light tone in this corner of the living room, which also has a more practical element. "We have built a small home office in the design of the wall unit to give it a sense of purpose," says Nicky.

Light brass Table, Antique Market Vincezo Caffarella to Alfie.

"We chose the sculptural pendant light set at Decorex, 'revealed Nicky. "It really stands for the owner and copper tones blend perfectly with the rest of the system.

luster Quasar Citadel, Cameron Peters.

Nicky chose a dining table with generous dimensions to accommodate meetings family, which she teamed with chairs and dining accessories midcentury style. The colorful wall panels by the door were printed on canvas and mounted on frames. "They are essentially works of art, Nicky said.

custom wall panels Repeat RPT . Leveza dining table, Malabar.

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Nicky describes the copper-colored buffet with dark tinted oak frame as a contemporary nod midcentury style.

custom Buffet, Rupert Bevan.

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area of ​​the mezzanine above the living room was turned into a homework area for children of the owner. colorful storage boxes on the wall were arranged to look like a sculptural work, while Ikea desk was paired with Victoria Ghost chairs style for a fun, yet sophisticated look. "We have also added cleanable wall panels so that children have their own creative outlet, Nicky said.

Victoria Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, John Lewis. Office, Ikea.

"The main room was a challenge," admits Nicky. "It is a strange space - very tall and thin -. We created some of the furniture ourselves to perfectly fit the space "It is an oversized headboard to add interest to the wall, and had thin side tables made to fit tight spaces, or side of the bed "We kept the room fairly moderate, as the owner wanted a quiet place where he could relax at the end of the day," she says.

Cushions, Anjali Hood.

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A antique mirror on the mezzanine of the room reflects the light from the window opposite in space. "He has a copper frame, it refers subtly the show," says Nicky.

Bespoke convenient FormRoom.

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opposite the bed in the master bedroom, a large closet cleverly disguises a TV.

Pollock Espalier Cabinet Julian Chichester.

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'We ordered a repeat graffiti artist RPT - where we had the panels in the dining room done - come and animate the downstairs bathroom says Nicky. "He infused the otherwise neglected space with a sense of drama.

Create, Print Club London

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bold, bright colors announce by the children from the apartment. "It was really an opportunity to have fun, so once we painted the walls, we ordered another graffiti artist to decorate the space with butterflies - something the owner of the children particularly like," says Nicky.

wooden painted Corridor spicy sandalwood by Dulux, and mixtures of custom painting.

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Nicky chose a soft diet, but for a colorful playroom for children. "It had to be a lot of fun, but also provide sufficient storage to hide and display toys and books," she explains.

Abbott & Boyd Kandy Brit Pop wallpaper Elitis. Slumber poufs, Casalis.

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"I designed this room for one of the daughters of the owner," says Nicky. "We wanted to make a comfortable space fun, girlie using all her favorite colors without being too childish. We also have an extra bed here so she can have friends over to visit. "

Slumber poufs, Casalis. custom headboard covered with fabric leopard Pansy purple, Textiles 009. Crossed multicolored blankets Moss Stitch, Zara Home.

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This fairytale room is based on a drawing the owner made from a picture he saw in a magazine. "We had essentially recreate our carpenters from his drawing," says Nicky. "It is fun quite spectacular and huge.

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