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Houzz Tour: An elegant courtyard apartment in East London warehouse

Houzz Tour: An elegant courtyard apartment in East London warehouse - 'We love the industrial area: it is so clean and BIG, says Harvey B Brown-east London flat Victorian warehouse her and her husband, Steven, moved in all their former respective homes - a chic townhouse Hampstead '(Harvey) and (Steven) an apartment above the gastropub he opened.

nosing around inside, you could be forgiven for thinking the mix of decor styles - from pieces of metal with a factory feel curly, rock garden finishes - increased by a collection of things from two households, or architecture as urban pad. But, says Harvey, "we treated this place as a new beginning, and almost everything here is new to us." Surprising Less, given his career in the design and direction of the film, Harvey took a creative approach to within this sharp RAW-, open space. "It's almost like a movie studio, he says, and we have created small sets in open spaces.

The apartment is on the ground floor of a three story building sensitively converted by Gideon Purser Chris Dyson Architects. "When we started working, said Gideon," the building was used as offices, but it was originally a warehouse, beginning in mid-Victorian, although we have never been able to discover that it was stored there. It was quite intact inside, so there was a lot of character.

This industrial interior in great shape the direction of the design. Gideon and his team worked almost entirely with oak, concrete and brick. "Just three materials in the palette, he said. "We kept our work to a light touch and let them sing old original materials rather than compete.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here director Harvey B- Brown and her husband, Steven Riseley
Location Shoreditch, London
Size 2 bedrooms (one with dressing room), 3 bathrooms bathroom
Architect Gideon Purser Chris Dyson Architects

Photos by Peter Landers

Peter Landers Photography

There is a light reception at the apartment the hall is dominated by a bright yellow chest and Steven Harvey bought on a whim in Tel Aviv. "We both agreed that it was" ugly beautiful, "Harvey said. He is standing on an old ceramic abutment found near Spitalfields Market. Harvey is well known for his music videos and the mirror was a gift from Boy George.

The floors are polished concrete throughout. Cold? Not with the heating Gideon floor installed. "They are very warm, he said.

Chris Dyson Architects

a detail that are not original building is the garden of the attractive courtyard, which, with its lush living wall acts as a huge green artwork for the open-plan living. Create this was also the only chance to make the living space, since the other three walls are common walls and it was the only potential source of light.

The court several details that go really the size of the living area, as well as the creation of an open air urban soothing retreat. When the doors are open, "works as a lung green living wall, said Gideon. Moreover, a wall of the yard is fully mirrored - very thick glass attached with battens - and it gives the illusion of more garden. "When he came in, daylight has also increased dramatically," says Gideon.

"The living wall is self-watering and is a joy," Harvey said. "We grow many herbs in the wall, which is always great for cooking and giving this amazing smell when we dine outdoors.

Furniture together Oceans. Living wall Treebox.

Boston dining table, Timothy Oulton. pendant lights, Decode.

Chris Dyson Architects

Gideon explains how this feature beautifully green has arrived. "The original warehouse had a small set of loos where the court is now. When the building was converted [into an office space] in the 1980s, the loos were removed, leaving a semi-abandoned dark space covered with a polycarbonate roof. We removed it, exposing the area to the sky, and this formed the outer space.

Chris Dyson Architects

the team Gideon removed an entire wall and put in a large steel beam - you can see here - as support. "It allowed us to open the room to the kitchen-dining room and in the yard," he says.

And if you are wondering about decorative figurines of the beam, they were a gift brother Harvey, who worked for a design company with a bulldog as a logo. "We just loved the logo, he said, so he bought us all!

Chris Dyson Architects

Harvey and describes his style as Steven "eclectic". "I tend to be a minimalist, but with maximum trends, while Steve is a brutalist, but with sentimental tendencies," he says. "But we found common ground: we were both about love. Our work as freelancers is so chaotic that we really need a sense of calm in our home life. "

The couple chose the wide green leather couch, which overlooks the living area because they wanted somewhere big enough to entertain many people. "We loved the olive acid, said Harvey." The style and color remind us of a traditional gentlemen's club, but with a twist.

custom sofa, Ligne Roset. The work mode, Sharon Pinsker. coffee tables Cut Cute, Roche Bobois.

Chris Dyson Architects

the kitchen worktops are Silestone, a quartz composite that looks like concrete. "concrete is not ideal for cooking because it is sensitive to stains and acid, Gideon said, "but we wanted to work plans to visually match the concrete floor.

the Oz photography giant assistant on the far wall is not quite what it seems, either. Dorothy is a photograph of drag queen Vanity Fair, by photographer Magnus Hastings, said Harvey. "Builders told how" fit "it seems ... We did not have the heart to tell them that she is a man.

Vase, Jonathan Adler. Refrigerator, Samsung.

Chris Dyson Architects

the wall here looks like a giant mirror, but is actually glass. It creates a separate study area, but still connected to the main living area, where he borrows light. The office was decorated with an eBay find.

"I wanted to write my movie in our new home," said Harvey, 'and was looking for a large office that had an aura. This office shouting "sit here and write something important" and that's exactly what I did. "

Louis Ghost Chair by Kartell, available at Made in Design. chandelier Vintage Follies Folkstone. pendant lights, Decode.

Chris Dyson Architects

another trick to bring more light in the apartment was the skylight above the kitchen. It is in fact a part of the terrace adjacent to the floor. "There is clause in their contract that states they are not allowed to put all the furniture on it, says Gideon. the large internal window-lined oak, which doubles as a small headquarters also provides flood light in the corridor behind her.

Chris Dyson Architects

to improve insulation, Gideon had isolated the building from the outside, then made - it meant they were able to leave the masonry to the visible inside. The bricks are the walls of the original warehouse and those unpainted, in the kitchen, were treated with a clear matte sealer to make them easier to clean.

Chris Dyson Architects

Harvey and Steven grand piano is a 101 Bechstein was re-plated American walnut and sycamore wood. Steven is learning to play, and Harvey uses to write his long musical film. "We also know many musicians, says Harvey. "As the piano is a big piece of furniture, we decided to buy something that looks nice and sounds fantastic.

Chris Dyson Architects

'the matt gray bathroom tiles continue the language of the concrete floor in the rest of the apartment, 'says Gideon.

Metro tiles, Ceramic Tower. Bath and shower faucets, Roca. Basin Duravit. tap Basin Hansgrohe.

Chris Dyson Architects

with the original masonry to consider, Gideon would not start cutting into walls to rewire the place. The solution was surface mount wiring, coating in conduits galvanized metal. "There was already a lot of this here, he said, and he was in harmony with the building.

The metal drawers were a find at the market Kempton Park, while the wardrobe just visible in the hall, which is used for guest coats, was a Paris market find. I always wanted one since being a child, "says Harvey. "It is a gateway to Narnia! Steven wired in LED lighting hidden, which gives off a soft romantic glow after dark.

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Chris Dyson Architects

'This is the most comfortable bed on the planet, "says Harvey. "The headboard is designed as pilot seats in a fighter jet. Because the bed is so huge and small, it tends to collect a pocket of warm air from the underfloor heating, so it is always cozy in winter!

bed Tomcat, Timothy Oulton.

Chris Dyson Architects

the couple also has a dressing room to keep clear of clutter.

Peter Landers Photography

The apartment as it looks from the outside. "The street has several warehouses on it, all very well preserved, " Gideon said. This was the greatest in the line.

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Houzz Tour: Subtle Coastal style in a Rejuvenated Cornish Cottage View

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Houzz Tour: Subtle Coastal style in a Rejuvenated Cornish Cottage View - finished images of this relaxed Cornish cottage, it's hard to imagine the work that went into getting to this stage. Interior designer Rebecca Leivars was brought alongside TFQ Architects to turn what had been a dilapidated cottage clifftop, intact since the 1930s, in a comfortable, light and, above all, dry retreat on Cornish coast.

When an interior designer takes a new project, they almost certainly do not imagine themselves locked in the property away a fierce storm, with waves breaking on the church the village just 100 meters. The difficulties were many, with carpets being replaced by the floods, and Rebecca have to ensure that all materials will stand the test of the elements. "I spent a lot of time dealing with experts and marine grade construction sites," she says. "I learned a lot, it was a real lesson for the renovation of a coastal property.

The project ended up taking much longer than expected, taking into account all these factors, but with a little luck with the local planning agency and superb location of the house, the end product was worth well two and half year wait.

Houzz at a Glance
Location Cornwall
Designer Rebecca Leivars LEIVARS of
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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The door entrance opens into a small hallway, two bedrooms (one en suite) off left and right. A staircase leads to the kitchen, and a long corridor and a small plane takes you to another bathroom. Another flight takes you to a lounge and last two steps until the third bedroom at the top of the property.

In the first room on the ground floor, the designer went for more of a country feel, to echo the views of the rugged coastal terrain through the window. "It seems appropriate to make this room in these colors," says Rebecca. "You can see hay bales from the window.

bedside tables, Cox & Cox. Lamps, Loaf. Creation, Rockett St George. Cushions, John Lewis. In light of the hurricane (candle light), John Lewis. Walls painted in Pavilion Gray Farrow & Ball.

LEIVARS

to give the master bedroom - also on the ground floor - a little more interest, Rebecca decided to bring in light blue and red in the upholstery. An electric log burner to the left of the bed creates a beautiful atmosphere. This room also has its own bathroom.

bed and mattress, Miche. bedside tables, Cox & Cox. Bedside lamps; pendant light; bed sheets; cushions, while John Lewis. Walls painted in Pavilion Gray Farrow & Ball.

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convenient, Ikea. Towels; Table lamp, while John Lewis.

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The kitchen opens onto a terraced area with a few steps leading to a raised wooden garden floats and resistant weeds and stones. "We wanted to give a view of the sea from the garden, and also a view of the beautiful countryside and the village rooftops behind," says Rebecca.

Rather than go for anything too contemporary in the kitchen, Rebecca decided to opt for a country house style, but modern painted gray. "We wanted a nice feeling of cohesion with the rest of the house," she says. Gray provides a neutral backdrop to enable accent colors to stand out, like the flowers in the summer. "It looks fresh in the sun and not too cold in winter," she explains, "and you can see how well the daffodils stand out against it."

The kitchen is housed in a extension architects built on the back of the property. the large skylight is perfect for stargazing. "the Cornish sky is phenomenally dark night, said Rebecca." the stars are amazing.

Cooking Howden. Table and chairs, bread. Walls painted Skimming Stone Farrow & Ball.

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saw the door here leads into the lounge with the two stairs to the left leading to the final room. the staircase is what you expect in a cottage. - small, narrow and traditional with all the sand from the beach, Rebecca wanted floor that would be easy to clean and maintain. The carpet, she chose is 100% wool from a local supplier, so is good with water damage and general wear. The feeling is simple, clean, soft, with little quirks as a sign of "first-class waiting room" to get people upstairs.

During the light, John Lewis. Walls painted Skimming Stone Farrow & Ball. Creation, Miche.

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for the decorating scheme, Rebecca wanted to give a subtle nod to the location of the house without going too Coast. "I wanted to focus on lazy, rainy days - sitting there with a hot chocolate or a glass of wine in hand while the wind howling outside," she said. Its calming shades of gray with yellow acid injections - that beautifully contrasts with the sea, 10m - to lift the room dark days.

'It was very nice to work with the sloping ceiling, "says Rebecca. "I wanted to land and bring it down a little further, so we tried to focus on the beams of railway sleepers. There are very near railway and is gentle nods head to the environment as those that give the chalet its welcoming atmosphere.

Armchairs; couch; poufs; The work, while Loaf. Mirror; scale, Cox & Cox. Pendant Light, John Lewis. Cushions, John Lewis and Loaf. Painted walls Skimming Stone Farrow & Ball. painted beams down Pipe, Farrow & Ball.

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to balancing the high sloping ceiling, Rebecca alcoves dressed paneling and painted a warm gray tone for the rest of the room. The gray and rough wood retain the very neutral and natural look, while the pillow adds just a touch of coastal atmosphere to give the room a beach hut feel.

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table lamp, Pain.

LEIVARS

Rebecca wanted to give each room its own individual feel while maintaining a level of continuity throughout the house. This room has a slight sea feel, with striped fabric blind and wood echoing the living room without feeling too artificial

fabric blind. cushions; towels; throw, while John Lewis. Bed and mattress, Miche. light Pendant, John Lewis. Walls painted in Pavilion Gray Farrow & Ball.

More on the coastal style

LEIVARS

The two bathrooms are quite small, but have everything one might need. Rebecca kept their traditional, with white sanitaryware and chrome fittings, and neutral tiles of a local tile company.

Bathroom lighting and shower fixture, Bathstore.

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Directly in front of the property, where a garage once stood, is one of the jewels of the property - a relaxing area with a sheer drop of 12 meters to the beach. The retreat consists of a single room, which seats six, with full-height doors open onto a small balcony, paved with local stone and equipped with a glass balustrade.

This is the ideal place to relax, a barbecue, play games and even star gaze - a pension in retirement, if you like. Equipped with wheels, the barbecue can easily be taken outside before it is turned on

BBQ, John Lewis. Beanbag, Fatboy. Hurricane lamps, John Lewis. coffee table, Miche. Tiles, Topps Tiles.

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Houzz Tour: A brilliant Notting Hill Apartment with a floating bed Intriguing

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Houzz Tour: A brilliant Notting Hill Apartment with a floating bed Intriguing - There are certainly advantages to renting a house before buying your own, including a chance to work on what you like and don 't like, design. Each ceiling misplaced or dull color becomes a learning curve. So it was for the owner of this two bedroom apartment in Notting Hill, London. She had only rented before, said Kia Sunda, the interior architect behind the renovation, "and so she knew exactly what she did not like and what made her crazy!

From this pet hates catalog has increased the list of must-have ingredients and a global view of the apartment, which Kia developed and designed. Clean lines, a storage space and a massive television were all priorities. Nine months of work turned into tired in a bright open space. A wall was pulled down between the living room and kitchen, and now the light pours in the windows on both sides. The colorful artwork, much of it done by the owner, and pieces from carefully take the stage, while Kia ingenious design ideas make the most of every square inch of space.

Kia Designs

Houzz at a glance
Who lives here a professional woman
Location Notting Hill, London
property an apartment on the top two floors of a Victorian building
designer Kia Sunda drawings and Kia models
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

white, without handles units create an elegant streamlined sensation in the kitchen. "The owner loves to cook and spend a lot of devices, so I trimmed costs by designing the kitchen and get the builder to install, Kia said. The tubular extractor look at the age of space beautifully. "It was nice to settle something with soft lines that looks more like a function of a device, she said.

worktop of the island is slightly curved. "It seems softer, Kia said. "Too many straight lines can look hard." She looked into installing a solid glass top. "Then we have developed we would need about 24 people to carry him up the stairs and steel in the ground to support the weight, so I went for Corian instead!

Kitchen, Kitchen DIY. Extractor, Air Uno. Ovens, Gaggenau.

Kia Designs

LED lights are built into the ceiling in a line on one side. "The owner is not a fan of projectors, Kia said. "There is in the kitchen, but on the right side, we have created a channel between the joists that runs the length of the room to a more architectural finish.

A modern buffet fills the space between the kitchen and adjoining living room. "We could build the storage, but the owner did not want anything too blocky and prefers autonomous parts, Kia said.

The owner made the work of art simple but surprisingly effective. "He drinks straws glued on a canvas, Kia said.

Sideboard, Go Modern.

Kia Designs

a neat dining room is set in front of the apartment, behind the seating area. Again, a house artwork illuminates the white space.

Chairs, Go Modern.

Kia Designs

"the owner had no furniture, Kia said," so we redesigned the space and from the parts for it, leaving it free to buy art, which she enjoyed. "White work has been done by the owner. "It is simply a canvas with polystyrene on it painted white, Kia said.

Sofa and Arco floor lamp, The Conran Shop.

Kia Designs

owner provided a huge TV in the lounge, but also wanted the space to feel very clean. She needed a lot of storage space, too, but wanted low parts online, not closets banks. "My job was to do all these slightly contradictory ideas gelled together, says Kia.

To create a TV experience cinema-style, Kia equipped with a screen mounted in the ceiling and a projector on the opposite wall. 'The screen down when needed, but for the rest of the time, the objective of this space is the work of art, she said.

Kia Designs

New coating light wood floor with a specialized commerce provider has been in the apartment. "We also installed a skylight above the stairs specifically to bring light into what was a very dark space," says Kia.

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Kia Designs

the designer removed the traditional railings on the upper flight of stairs and equipped with an elegant glass replacement. "Again, it keeps the space looking light and pleasant feeling, Kia said. "It has become the ideal place to create a video wall.

Kia Designs

"the owner wanted something a little different here in the bedroom, says Kia, which comes from a "floating" bed for her. "People ask if it is safe!" She said. "It is completely safe. There are actually a leg in the center, and the bed has a steel frame and is pierced in a support wall. It is solid!

Fluttua bed, Lago at the Living Space.

Kia Designs

the upper floor has two windows and is extremely lightweight. The recipe of white punctuated by a colorful illustration of the owner continues on this floor, and fresh and exciting.

Kia Designs

As the bed , wall storage units are high on the floor and seem to float. "The idea was to stimulate the sense of space," says Kia. "The physical space is one thing, but we make adjustments to our perception of space based on how we see and what is in it. Thank you to the entire floor that is visible under the furniture, we see this room as larger than its actual footprint.

modular storage, living space.

Kia Designs

the owner fell in love with the work by the artist Hush, she discovers in a local gallery, but it was quite small for the wall. 'So w e put it in a large white frame, Kia said. "The work of art is not drowned by it, but now the scale should the wall it hangs.

Kia Designs

'The bathroom was dire before,' laughs Kia. She moved the toilet to make room for a separate right shower door (not seen here), and features a skylight with an ultra thin frame to let in as much light as possible.

Kia Designs

"The owner really wanted a bath, "Kia said. "It was something she did not have in previous rented houses. 'The designer equipped with a freestanding bath with a background of beautiful mosaic tiles.

"These tiles are amazing shimmering white gold," she said. There are more than those of gold above the bottom, so that the design resembles the crackling rain in the bath. "I wanted to give the space a sense of luxury and a bit of glamor," says Kia.

Mosaic tiles, Bisazza tile surface. All sanitaryware, Livinghouse.

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Kia Designs

Kia has once again used the idea of floating pieces to stimulate the sense of space. "The toilet does not float, but its rounded shape gives that impression, she said.

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Houzz Tour: A Chic Parisian Apartment Filled With Colour and Art

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Houzz Tour: A Chic Parisian Apartment Filled With Colour and Art - Welcome to this charming Parisian apartment - Located in the 7th district of the capital city - Where comfort, art and charm are key. Contemporary furniture mixes with the traditional Elements of the apartment, like cast-iron radiators and authentic wooden floors, to highlight the Hausmannian charm of the home. Architects Alon and Betsy live here With Their 16-year-old daughter and cat, goal Has not this always-been the case. The architects Had to start from scratch Before They Could Consider moving-even in. It Had Previously featured small rooms, poor light and an awkward layout.

Photos: Adha Lindhag

A + B KASHA Designs

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Alon and Betsy Kasha, along with Their 16 year old daughter
Size 1,250 square feet
Rentals Paris, France
Architects Alon and Betsy Kasah of a + B Kasha Designs

The apartment has a great rooftop view of the Parisian district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés