Houzz Tour: A brilliant Riverside Apartment London Architect Malcolm - Crayton Studio Form Designer and Elizabeth Bowman turned inside this penthouse apartment spread over three floors in a luxurious, inviting home . Together, they were invited to fill the space with, sumptuous contemporary fixtures and fittings, and furniture and fabrics to complement the modern architecture of the property. In addition, Crayton has designed a central glass staircase to fill the space with light and elegantly connect the three floors.
'The couple wanted a modern urban interior very smart - the antithesis of their country house, which is filled with antiques and design,' says Bowman.
'The couple wanted a modern urban interior very smart - the antithesis of their country house, which is filled with antiques and design,' says Bowman.
Elizabeth Bowman
Houzz at a Glance
who lives here A couple who split their time between this property and homes in the country
Location Bankside, London
property a triplex apartment built in the 21st century
Size 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
designer Elizabeth Bowman
Architect Malcolm Crayton studio form
the entire first floor of this apartment is dedicated to the kitchen-dining room and main living area. Architect Malcolm Crayton locked the back wall walnut, which adds warmth to the neutral system, and designed a fireplace and sliding doors to hide the TV when not in use. "The owners wanted the TV should not be significant," says designer Elizabeth Bowman
Sofas. chairs; low table; side tables, all Camerich.
who lives here A couple who split their time between this property and homes in the country
Location Bankside, London
property a triplex apartment built in the 21st century
Size 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
designer Elizabeth Bowman
Architect Malcolm Crayton studio form
the entire first floor of this apartment is dedicated to the kitchen-dining room and main living area. Architect Malcolm Crayton locked the back wall walnut, which adds warmth to the neutral system, and designed a fireplace and sliding doors to hide the TV when not in use. "The owners wanted the TV should not be significant," says designer Elizabeth Bowman
Sofas. chairs; low table; side tables, all Camerich.
Elizabeth Bowman
a neutral palette makes the backdrop of this apartment, which is decorated with touches of color, mostly orange. "I went through hundreds of images with the owners to get an idea of their style and that helped us to adjust the color," says Bowman.
curtain fabric, Zimmer Rohde. T power, Camerich. orange chairs, Made.com.
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curtain fabric, Zimmer Rohde. T power, Camerich. orange chairs, Made.com.
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Elizabeth Bowman
The owners have opted for a very large dining table so they can comfortably entertain their children and partners when grown-up they come to visit. The wooden chairs in Wishbone, designed by Hans J Wegner, add a rustic, vintage touch and complement the wooden pendants
dining table. Secto pendants while Coexistence.
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dining table. Secto pendants while Coexistence.
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Elizabeth Bowman
Since most devices, the kitchen was custom designed by the studio Crayton Form. The practical design features white resistant finishes sprayed acrylic doors and Hi-Macs acrylic robust work surfaces.
polished aluminum stools add a casual, industrial feel to the island s dining area, unlike the dining area more formal.
Stools, Aram.
polished aluminum stools add a casual, industrial feel to the island s dining area, unlike the dining area more formal.
Stools, Aram.
Elizabeth Bowman
the master bedroom on the second floor has an elegant retro ,. A housing wood effect covers the wall behind the bed, while the dresser is an antique.
There are a clever mixture of lighting works for different times of the day, including air spots for the day, bedside lamps that cast a warm glow over the room as night falls, and targeted separate side lights for night reading.
Bedside Table, Textiles Chelsea. Table lamps, The White Company. Faux-fur jet designed and controlled by Elizabeth Bowman.
There are a clever mixture of lighting works for different times of the day, including air spots for the day, bedside lamps that cast a warm glow over the room as night falls, and targeted separate side lights for night reading.
Bedside Table, Textiles Chelsea. Table lamps, The White Company. Faux-fur jet designed and controlled by Elizabeth Bowman.
Elizabeth Bowman
"There is a real mixture and street tailor buys into this project," says Bowman, who loves to mix and match furniture from several different outlets.
bed linen, The White Company.
bed linen, The White Company.
Elizabeth Bowman
a quieter palette, more discreet was used in the guest room, but, again, the wall behind the bed was sheathed wood effect to help each flow space in the next.
smooth cabinets were designed by Crayton under construction, and Bowman designed the upholstered bed-style hotel. Chic, high-level table lamps are a characteristic bed
Wallpaper, Elitis. Linen, The White Company. Tolomeo lamps, Coexistence.
smooth cabinets were designed by Crayton under construction, and Bowman designed the upholstered bed-style hotel. Chic, high-level table lamps are a characteristic bed
Wallpaper, Elitis. Linen, The White Company. Tolomeo lamps, Coexistence.
Elizabeth Bowman
LED low energy lighting has been used throughout the property and is made to highlight certain characteristics, such as the niche behind the oval luxury tub. In accordance with the contemporary spirit in all, the bathroom is covered with concrete style porcelain tile.
floor tiles, Grestone collection Grestec.
floor tiles, Grestone collection Grestec.
Elizabeth Bowman
on the third floor there is an additional lounge with a bar, which leads to a roof terrace with stunning views of London. There is also a second bathroom here, so that space can be used as a guest room when needed
Sofa. marble coffee table, two Camerich.
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Sofa. marble coffee table, two Camerich.
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Elizabeth Bowman
the stairwell is quite compact, so Crayton designed a glass staircase to bring more light into the region and make it feel more spacious.
'A typical triplex would usually designed around a signature staircase, "said Crayton. "In this case, there was a relatively small opening between the input and intermediate floors, which led to the design of the glass staircase, which maximizes the ability to create a sense of light and openness in what is actually quite compact, double -height entrance hall.
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'A typical triplex would usually designed around a signature staircase, "said Crayton. "In this case, there was a relatively small opening between the input and intermediate floors, which led to the design of the glass staircase, which maximizes the ability to create a sense of light and openness in what is actually quite compact, double -height entrance hall.
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