Houzz Tour: Smart Design stimulates space in a small flat floor - With its airy, vintage furniture, intelligent storage and rich materials, this compact west London flat is a lesson on how to make a small space to deliver on all fronts: the aesthetic, practical and even the "wow" factor.
"The record was to feel taller, while all! Installation" said Ebba Thott Sigmar, which redesigned this apartment in a Victorian house on the top floor. Working with a modest budget, Thott was cautious about where she spent and saved, mounting cheap kitchen cabinets, for example, but adding a beautiful granite worktop and designer handles. It also in many woven texture appeal, tiled wraparound in the bathroom for high gloss walls in the rooms. "The texture is so important in a small space, she said," because everything is close to you!
"The record was to feel taller, while all! Installation" said Ebba Thott Sigmar, which redesigned this apartment in a Victorian house on the top floor. Working with a modest budget, Thott was cautious about where she spent and saved, mounting cheap kitchen cabinets, for example, but adding a beautiful granite worktop and designer handles. It also in many woven texture appeal, tiled wraparound in the bathroom for high gloss walls in the rooms. "The texture is so important in a small space, she said," because everything is close to you!
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Houzz at a glance
who lives here a single professional woman
property an apartment on the top floor of a Victorian house
Location West London
Size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom; a pprox 70 sq m
Designer Ebba Thott Sigmar
To increase the feeling of lightness in the apartment, part of the ceiling above the living room was removed to expose the roof beams. "We painted the ceiling white contrast against the gray walls, said Thott. "It raises the space here.
The lounge is furnished with vintage pieces that fit its scale. "You should spend on things that fit the space and you can take with you for your entire life, said Thott. "So, nothing big and bulky.
Walls painted Sure Grey, The Damo paint Collection, Sigmar. Light metal pendant by Henning Larsen, vintage. 1950 Swedish suede couch and chair Sigmar. 1930 Italian floor lamp, Sigmar. Cushion, Holland & Sherry. P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani, vintage.
who lives here a single professional woman
property an apartment on the top floor of a Victorian house
Location West London
Size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom; a pprox 70 sq m
Designer Ebba Thott Sigmar
To increase the feeling of lightness in the apartment, part of the ceiling above the living room was removed to expose the roof beams. "We painted the ceiling white contrast against the gray walls, said Thott. "It raises the space here.
The lounge is furnished with vintage pieces that fit its scale. "You should spend on things that fit the space and you can take with you for your entire life, said Thott. "So, nothing big and bulky.
Walls painted Sure Grey, The Damo paint Collection, Sigmar. Light metal pendant by Henning Larsen, vintage. 1950 Swedish suede couch and chair Sigmar. 1930 Italian floor lamp, Sigmar. Cushion, Holland & Sherry. P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani, vintage.
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the stairs leading to the entrance to the flat round to a small landing. "It has a huge window, said Thott, who decided to paint the frame and dark gray staircase. "The color emphasizes the size of the window, she said. "Now, when you look from the entrance and see this little space with the chairs and the huge window, it has a wow factor, but also seems welcoming. Little thought was a wall office the clerk's office in the Houses of Parliament.
President by Otto Wagner, vintage.
President by Otto Wagner, vintage.
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storage well designed is a priority for this apartment to help operate and feel ordered. "The only way to make a small flat looking tidy property is for all to have a place, 'said Thott. A t the top of the stairs, she designed generous closets that contain any of golf clubs for coats and vacuuming.
"We played with the perception of depth here, she said. "The cabinets are only 37cm deep. They look bigger than that, but you do not need a depth of 60cm cabinet for efficient storage, you just have to be smart with suspension systems you add '.
"We played with the perception of depth here, she said. "The cabinets are only 37cm deep. They look bigger than that, but you do not need a depth of 60cm cabinet for efficient storage, you just have to be smart with suspension systems you add '.
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The cabinet fronts are, in fact, thought disorder lead windows, thick glass. "I want to be able to see what is stored; I want a house to look real and lived, "says Thott. "If everything is really stylish and organized, it can feel a little sterile. It's nice to have discreet organized chaos behind those doors!
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Clever integrated storage in a fireplace in the alcove houses the TV quietly. 'It is also an arm and can be removed, said Thott. 'This means that you can watch everywhere in space, allowing you freedom.
A fabric texture of wallpaper is sitting inside painted wooden door frames. "Everything must be touchable in a small apartment, when it is so close, said Thott. "There is the shape and texture here, which prevents the storage look too elegant and minimalist.
panels covered in Tweed wallpaper 5453 Edinburgh Grey, Phillip Jeffries.
A fabric texture of wallpaper is sitting inside painted wooden door frames. "Everything must be touchable in a small apartment, when it is so close, said Thott. "There is the shape and texture here, which prevents the storage look too elegant and minimalist.
panels covered in Tweed wallpaper 5453 Edinburgh Grey, Phillip Jeffries.
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inside, there is plenty of storage space at hand. "We all stuff!" Said Thott. "Here, there is room for pens, files, folders, DVD - Stuff
Thott chose a beautiful herringbone floor to the main living area in the apartment. It is designed in wood, which is cheaper than solid, but was carefully treated. "We bought the floor untrea ted, said Thott, 'then added an active spot. In two or three days it becomes darker and you can stop the process when you get the tone you want.
This complex process has produced a floor with subtle color variety, add detail and interest to foot. "It's not a uniform color, said Thott. "Every piece of wood varies slightly. The floor was then sealed with a white diamond of oil, which hardens the surface. "It is to make it as hard as possible, said Thott. engineering advice are not as resistant to wear as solid wood, but seal helps her and look and become more sustainable. "
Thott chose a beautiful herringbone floor to the main living area in the apartment. It is designed in wood, which is cheaper than solid, but was carefully treated. "We bought the floor untrea ted, said Thott, 'then added an active spot. In two or three days it becomes darker and you can stop the process when you get the tone you want.
This complex process has produced a floor with subtle color variety, add detail and interest to foot. "It's not a uniform color, said Thott. "Every piece of wood varies slightly. The floor was then sealed with a white diamond of oil, which hardens the surface. "It is to make it as hard as possible, said Thott. engineering advice are not as resistant to wear as solid wood, but seal helps her and look and become more sustainable. "
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" We bought these cabinets a top supplier of the street, said Thott, and then we played with them! "His team painted and equipped the beautiful handles. The backsplash and granite worktop is another touch of luxury. "It's all about how you can just spend or not to spend, said Thott. "If you buy a cheap kitchen and add a little bonus with the good work plans, for example, it is still much cheaper than a custom kitchen, but looks beautiful. You need to add these touches in a small apartment. A space like this needs a little bit more. "
Thott went for thin granite worktops and splashbacks correspondent. "There is a small kitchen and he needed to look at the light, slim and stylish, she said. The bronze hood, tailored to the exhaust fan, is another luxury retail. "A silver splash like this is worth it for the feeling of a design worked through, said Thott.
Cabinets, B & Q manages Horn, Ochre. dining chairs by Danish Hovmand-Olsen, vintage.
Thott went for thin granite worktops and splashbacks correspondent. "There is a small kitchen and he needed to look at the light, slim and stylish, she said. The bronze hood, tailored to the exhaust fan, is another luxury retail. "A silver splash like this is worth it for the feeling of a design worked through, said Thott.
Cabinets, B & Q manages Horn, Ochre. dining chairs by Danish Hovmand-Olsen, vintage.
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A vintage wardrobe resolve the question of how to store huge collection owner of glasses. "They need to be in a closet so they do not become dusty, but we do not have that many kitchen cupboards here, said Thott. "This vintage wardrobe was the response and adds an original element and personality to the space."
open glass shelves provide convenient storage side, holding items the owner uses on a daily basis. "They bond well with the firm, also said Thott.
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open glass shelves provide convenient storage side, holding items the owner uses on a daily basis. "They bond well with the firm, also said Thott.
Browse more ideas on how to get the eclectic look less chaos
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the apartment originally had two bedrooms, but they were tiny. By reconfiguring the space slightly, Thott created a room big enough to hold a king-size bed. "It was a controversial decision to move from a two-bed flat in a bed, she said.
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The walls of the chamber were treated with nine layers of lacquer for a luxurious look brilliant. "The walls are e xtremely brilliant, 'said Thott. "First you must banish all thoughts of Italian cuisines 1990s, then see how well it works. It bounces the light on the ground and looks like water. It is difficult or inexpensive to achieve this effect, but this is a very small room and some space that you can do this kind of thing. He adds the wow factor. "
Walls painted Dove, Damo Collection painting, Sigmar.
Walls painted Dove, Damo Collection painting, Sigmar.
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Thott then tied the room to the space beside taking a wall and installation of French doors instead. This is now a wardrobe walk-in. "He could change his role, though, working as an office, a bedroom or a baby somewhere for customers, said Thott. "This is how London life will go, I think. You may not be able to get the apartment with two beds you want, so it is to make a flexible space and make it work for you. "
The doors are old French 18th century designs. "They give the latter floor Victorian flat feel of a loft, said Thott.
walk-in wardrobe accessories, Tisettanta.
The doors are old French 18th century designs. "They give the latter floor Victorian flat feel of a loft, said Thott.
walk-in wardrobe accessories, Tisettanta.
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the washer and dryer were also incorporated into the walk-in dressing room. "He was simply the best place for them," said Thott. Luxurious carpet brings a lot of texture to ground level.
Montrachet woven jute mat in Azure Blue, Tim Page Carpets.
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Montrachet woven jute mat in Azure Blue, Tim Page Carpets.
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Despite its small size, the bathroom contains a shower and bathtub. "We used the same small brick-shaped stone tiles on the floor and walls for a wraparound effect, said Thott. "It is a good way to make a refined look space." There cabinets behind all mirrors. "There are a ton of storage here!" She said.
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Cadastre flat show how Thott designed in a storage space so . that the compact is open, airy and tidy in the kitchen Thott blocked a window -.. it is where the glasses firm is now "he had a view of a wall that was less than a meter away it looked pretty depressing and not let light in at all, "said Thott." This allowed us to create a larger, kitchen L.
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