Houzz Tour: A London apartment in Grand Edwardian House Goes Luxe

Houzz Tour: A London apartment in Grand Edwardian House Goes Luxe - When the owner of this London apartment has requested assistance from within design and development company of the Oliver property Burns, she already had a clear idea of ​​how to revamp the space, a process that lasted four months. "She does not like the color," says Katia Perez, the designer of this project, "and then she wanted feminine touches, they should be mixed with lots of flat surfaces.

The apartment is one of seven in a large Edwardian building, recently converted into luxury apartments with a crowd of striking features, including built-in wardrobes and marble bathrooms glam. For these existing elements, Katia added metallic finishes, crystal accents and a pink and gray palette very muted to create a space that looks sophisticated and chic.

Houzz at a Glance
owner A young woman in her twenties
Location Fitzrovia, London
designer Oliver Burns
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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aesthetic glamor of this apartment is evident from the moment you walk through the front door. Here, a gilded coffered ceiling and oversized chandelier deliver an immediate explosion of magnitude. In the hallway, we played with proportions by hanging an oversized chandelier, "Katia said. "It is quite spectacular, but with a contemporary approach.

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a modern and bold design with a masculine edge was the concept for this apartment. Lacquered wood cabinets plated at each end of the room unifies the living space, which flows into the open kitchen. "The owner bought the gray leather couch first, so we built the room around it, says Katia. "The cabinet has already been installed, too, but we rearranged the shelves inside to improve access." In addition to the chandelier, t he living room has six lighting circuits. They are all set in individual circuits can be dimmed, 'said Katya,' but we have programmed some parameters (an evening setting, for example) so that the owner can create the perfect atmosphere the touch of a button.

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Although the color system can be cut, an exciting mix of textures and finishes keeps the dynamic look and anything but is dull. The Sleek glossy surfaces contrast with tactile, luxurious fabrics, like a Fendi and Missoni carpet cushions. "Reflective surfaces are essential for the look of luxury in this apartment, said Katia. "Here, we simply laughing existing storage with white lacquered doors.

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a contemporary chandelier three interlocking rings crystal adds a ceiling height of glam touch and creates a striking focal point in the living area. The owner wanted to add the wow factor some boutique hotels are said Katia. 'W e needed a piece which contrasts with the very dark behind unit flat. The mixture of cyclic forms and delicate crystals was perfect and reflects the owner's taste really good.

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Accents of gold are scattered throughout the apartment. The arched windows are my favorite gold detail, Katia said. "They look beautiful during the day and magical at night when the lights are on. The finish is gold leaf, which was carefully applied by a specialist gilder. "There is a deeper and richer than finishing the painting," she says, as you can see hair lines that cross each sheet purposes.

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the kitchen was already at home on an island in marble, but extended Katia unit to create an integrated dining room table. "It has high stools around it," she says, "perfect for informal entertaining." The lights are the small crystal design balance by Windfall, and look like parts of a deconstructed chandelier. They are an example of notes, full of feminine spirit that dot, soften some of the most austere elements of the apartment, such as the dark cabinets.

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There is a slightly masculine, charming feel to the master bedroom. "The owner likes gray, but we have worked in a lot of mirrors and silver and metallic tones, too, to give it a more glamorous feel, Katia said.

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Katia used symmetry and worked in geometric designs with cushions and headboard to improve style boutique hotel in the room main . "It is , a sophisticated timeless look," she said. The headboard was custom made and dressed leather bedside tables are Fendi, one of the luxury brands like the owner.

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This table Slimline toilet was custom made for the master bedroom. "It is lined with purple velvet, said Katia, 'and contains a pull-out hairdryer holder. It looks really elegant, but hides a lot of jewelry and goods. "

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A lounge area has been created by the window in the master bedroom. "The curtains are a pure silk backed with a transparent fabric for a beautiful look full, Katia said. The marble silk of Zimmer   Rohde. The sumptuous fabrics contrasted with a super-bling stool with stud detailing by Lee Broom.

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"the owner wanted a more feminine look to the guest room, Katia said," so we used the wallpaper herd muted, crystals and highlights of the old Swarovski pink here. "a jet print glam animal preserves in the interior menu, though!

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bathroom with luxury marble flooring and freestanding bath, was installed when the apartment was created . Katia simply added sheer curtains. "We trimmed scallops with crystal droplets Katia said," to refer to the love of chandeliers owner and add some fun to this white, luxury bathroom.

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