Houzz Tour: A Bloomsbury Mews House sees the light mews house Bloomsbury

Houzz Tour: A Bloomsbury Mews House sees the light mews house Bloomsbury - Richard had character when he bought it in 2012, but he needed an update to maximize space and the light distribution. For example, the property entrance opened directly into the living room to the street, and the location of the stairs at the back of the house created an unnecessary hallway space upstairs. "Essentially, we published the floor space and let more light in the main areas," says architect Andrew Bell, who led the renovation. Richard did a lot of entertainment we actually reduce the number of rooms in the house, but has increased the size of those remaining - it is a much more efficient use of space in this way. " He said

Richard has a keen interest in graphics and design and contemporary update serves as the perfect backdrop for its eclectic collection of art objects.

Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Richard, a professional
Location Bloomsbury, London
Architect Andrew Bell, based in London, Stiff and Trevillion
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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A garage on the left side of the property provided Andrew with the perfect solution to Richard's concerns about the door. "We created a corridor where the garage used to be moved and the door so that it is much less intrusive," he explains. "There was even enough space to move the machine to the new extension which has freed up more space in the main part of the house." The new hall is accessed by a large revolving door, seen here on the right, which leads to the spacious sunny living room. "It is a very sociable and uncluttered space that is perfect for entertaining," says Andrew. The gleaming white walls and minimalist furniture Minotti are a nod Richard's penchant for art and graphic design.

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'It feels very much like a gallery, "admits Andrew. "The house is a blank canvas for Richard to showcase his art collection." Richard was very involved in the design process and discovered the white oiled oak flooring in the rest of the technology Harrods. "It is actually the trade floor, but it works really well in this space, improving semi-industrial feel of the property," said Andrew.

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We narrowed the opening in the corridor on the right and created a glass screen on the left to give the dining room and a kitchen definition, "says Andrew. Clear windows on the screen allows plenty of natural light to filter to the back of the living area, which is essential given its profound proportions. Richard can be seen working in his favorite place in the house. "In this view in the dining room, you can see the garden, living room, kitchen and upstairs, but it is still a very comfortable space, Andrew said.

Tom Dixon pendant lights Stiff and Trevillion and a collection of chairs Aram CH20 Elbow add depth minimalist regime in the dining room. A white integrated library almost disappears into the background, allowing the Richard collection of design books to take the stage as they seem to float against the pristine white wall.

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sculptural aesthetics of the new staircase enhances the art gallery feel of the home with natural light pouring from above through a skylight - another novelty . "We wanted to use industrial equipment to the stairs. It is actually built using sheet metal bent and we used the same white as oiled oak flooring on the steps and risers, says Andrew. "It is a very artistic part of the house without being shouty, he said.

Net sharp lines Stiff Trevillion and elsewhere in the home are found in the elegant bulthaup, which lies just across the dining room. marble slabs on the island have been personally selected by Richard, offering a textural contrast to Imola Ceramica concrete tile project. Richard ran the tiles on the walls to improve the industrial environment in this part of the house.

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A small office area sitting in an upstairs hallway. This part of the house was hidden away downstairs, but a glass balustrade now allows light to pour and dance on the lower floor.

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light reflects off the glass balustrade to create a playful effect on the top floor of the house too. Meanwhile, the simple lines of the Eames office chair reference the crispness of the kitchen and dining room, which are directly below.

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Texture and light dominate the new bathroom. Strata porcelain gray tiles are juxtaposed with slate tiles of ceramic in the shower and the recess above the sink, the added depth and a touch of drama to the plan. "The light from the skylight washes down uneven surfaces tiles creating a wonderful effect," says Andrew.

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Richard held to update the balcony railing, but planning permission upstairs was rejected for aesthetic reasons that the mews house is one of a pair.

Before Photo

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BEFORE: deep proportions of the room prevented the filtering of natural light through

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