Houzz Tour: A Light and Airy London Apartment - From opulent and over-the-top in light, airy and elegant - that is the transformation of this apartment in central London has suffered only six weeks. "We had a very short time frame and limited budget for this project," said Jess Lavers, who redesigned the property of two floors. "We do nothing structurally. We have just ripped off all swags, tails and Swarovski crystal! Then we made the most of the beautiful space and beautiful cornicing and architraves 'Now this house Mayfair is a refined style study - that Lavers described as'. Not brilliant, but very glamorous!
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A business person
Location Mayfair, London
property A four-storey Georgian building
Size A two-storey apartment on the first and second floors with 2 en suite bedrooms
designer Jess Jess Lavers Lavers design
"the living space has very pleasant proportions with large windows, Lavers said. "It is tempered in the light." She chose the pale curtains and a generous valance that highlights the deep bay, but also allows it to be.
'The architecture here is beautiful, it was question of how to dress properly so that it can be enjoyed as the previous regime, which was all swags and tails, obscured all details the period, "says Lavers.
the curtain fabric is a lattice pattern embroidered silver wire on linen. "It was a luxury, but feel underestimated, said Lavers.
Riad curtain fabric, Clarke & Clarke.
Who lives here A business person
Location Mayfair, London
property A four-storey Georgian building
Size A two-storey apartment on the first and second floors with 2 en suite bedrooms
designer Jess Jess Lavers Lavers design
"the living space has very pleasant proportions with large windows, Lavers said. "It is tempered in the light." She chose the pale curtains and a generous valance that highlights the deep bay, but also allows it to be.
'The architecture here is beautiful, it was question of how to dress properly so that it can be enjoyed as the previous regime, which was all swags and tails, obscured all details the period, "says Lavers.
the curtain fabric is a lattice pattern embroidered silver wire on linen. "It was a luxury, but feel underestimated, said Lavers.
Riad curtain fabric, Clarke & Clarke.
Jess Lavers design
"such a large living room needed a lot of great furniture to fill it correctly, said Lavers. It designed two different seating areas in the large space, with the approach of the gates of light left balcony. "You can walk straight through the double doors, she said.
The original flooring was scratched and in poor condition. "We sanded, polished, honed and polished it says Lavers. "It took four days to bring it back. It was a big job with mega amounts of dust! Now the soil feels very hot.
The original flooring was scratched and in poor condition. "We sanded, polished, honed and polished it says Lavers. "It took four days to bring it back. It was a big job with mega amounts of dust! Now the soil feels very hot.
Jess Lavers Design
L the apartment was decorated in dark colors and rich fabrics, but Lavers wanted to brighten with light, soft colors. "I used a simple pallet throughout continuity, she said.
Lavers opted for a pale gray on the living area s walls. "It is light and subtle, and does not look like a dark gray, she said. "The woodwork was painted in clean, fresh white to keep the sleek and airy space. It creates a watered-down, elegant and refined usability.
Walls painted ammonite, Farrow & Ball.
Lavers opted for a pale gray on the living area s walls. "It is light and subtle, and does not look like a dark gray, she said. "The woodwork was painted in clean, fresh white to keep the sleek and airy space. It creates a watered-down, elegant and refined usability.
Walls painted ammonite, Farrow & Ball.
Jess Lavers design
the spacious living cried for furniture with generous proportions, but get those leather chairs in the apartment was a challenge. "They do not go through the door, so we had to climb up the street in the balcony and through windows using a plastic cord mega labor! 'Lavers remember .
Jess Lavers design
carpet help to the area of the two rest areas. "These rugs have a really silky look, which changes with the light, said Lavers. "They have a sense of luxury, but not too thick stack. Low-pile carpets are easier to clean and more durable than Shag. I also like the flat appearance.
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A Julian Chichester mirror screen on the right wall helps to break up the space. "It has a mahogany frame, which is beautifully dark and strong, and motives of the regime, said Lavers. "A few dark accents prevent the pale color scheme look bland.
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Ghost chairs iconic Philippe Starck flank the dining table. "They are almost invisible and look as if they float, said Lavers. "They bring a contemporary feel to a more traditional space.
The table already belonged to the owner, but his legs were painted a deep red, so Lavers had painted them a complementary pale tone.
shelves along the bathroom wall space have been removed to open the area. "There was not enough movement in the room, especially if customers wanted to walk around the table, said Lavers. "We wanted to clean the space and keep things simple.
Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck, The Conran Shop.
The table already belonged to the owner, but his legs were painted a deep red, so Lavers had painted them a complementary pale tone.
shelves along the bathroom wall space have been removed to open the area. "There was not enough movement in the room, especially if customers wanted to walk around the table, said Lavers. "We wanted to clean the space and keep things simple.
Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck, The Conran Shop.
Jess Lavers design
the kitchen is at the rear of the apartment, which is the dark side of the property. "We have worked hard to make it really light and airy here, Lavers said. She did not touch the kitchen structurally, which was well equipped with Neff and Miele, but it does treat a lighter regime brilliant.
Jess Lavers design
Geometric impressions add a pattern to the master bedroom, while a custom headboard with silver studs seems dark and slightly masculine. "We continued the theme studded with chair box and a blanket, said Lavers, 'then added a touch zigzag, cushions and curtains. I love geometrics!
Throw cushions and curtain fabrics, all Clarke & Clarke. Chair, RV Astley. Walls painted in French Grey Mid 162, Little Greene.
Throw cushions and curtain fabrics, all Clarke & Clarke. Chair, RV Astley. Walls painted in French Grey Mid 162, Little Greene.
Jess Lavers Design
The master bedroom is very large, so Lavers installed a super giant sunburst mirror. "I like to use over-sized art or mirrors, particularly in a large room, she said. "It makes sense of proportion.
An elegant dresser with full mirror glass sunburst mirror and adds 1930 years subtle feel
Mirrored dressing table. drum stool, two RV Astley .
An elegant dresser with full mirror glass sunburst mirror and adds 1930 years subtle feel
Mirrored dressing table. drum stool, two RV Astley .
Jess Lavers design
Chic tables with mirrored peaks and burnished bronze bases flanking the bed "Gold can give off too much glare, said Lavers' but bronze is hot.
The lamps are also tanned with a hammered finish, and shades are lined with gold fabric, creating a warm, diffused light.
The lamps are also tanned with a hammered finish, and shades are lined with gold fabric, creating a warm, diffused light.
Jess Lavers design
There has a generous wal k wardrobe in the master bedroom. The doors are inlaid with ivory leather to create a rich, luxurious feel. "We do not change much here, Lavers says," except to replace some gold silk curtains with simple curtains for all that beautiful light can flood again, but without reducing privacy.
Jess Lavers design
the main bathroom was painted dark green, but Lavers lit up with a pale reminder of light shade.
Walls painted Skimming Stone Farrow & Ball.
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Jess Lavers design
'This is my favorite room, "said Lavers of the replacement part. "The master bedroom is more masculine, with dark blue, but it is feminine with a soft elegant palette of silver and nil of water.
The full-length curtains combine two colors, with the lowest, greenish shade stopping completely in line with the top of the radiator. 'It seems super-smart and binds together the entire system, said Lavers.
The wooden floor as a warm backdrop, too, which prevents the silver accents seem too cold.
The full-length curtains combine two colors, with the lowest, greenish shade stopping completely in line with the top of the radiator. 'It seems super-smart and binds together the entire system, said Lavers.
The wooden floor as a warm backdrop, too, which prevents the silver accents seem too cold.
Jess Lavers design
Both double beds in this apartment were put together after Lavers' proven and trusted. "I always buy the cheaper mattress and get the headboard valance and custom, she said. "I then add an Ikea mattress - its Hesseng pocket spring mattress is so good quality and value.
comfortable cushions of West Elm add a touch of pattern and color of single bed linen
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Jess Lavers Design
This office and a wooden chair adds an elegant period feel. Lavers bought them as a whole, as well as bedside tables, Road Auctions lots.
Jess Lavers design
bed lamps are of Jane India and are made from cut crystal for added glamor. "They have a nice luxurious feel, Lavers said. I added the pleated shade for a bit more detail.
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