Houzz Tour: A period apartment in west London Gets a Makeover Creative - You might think that inside, a majestic stucco-fronted terrace filled with period details would be a game child design. But when the owners bought the four-bedroom property in West London, which was built the year before Queen Victoria on the throne, it was difficult to see how the tiny dark rooms, on several floors, could become a sophisticated and elegant family home. And this without forgetting the building and planning of difficult constraints that came with the project, which is part of a Grade II listed terrace.
"When customers bought the building, it was in bad shape," recalls Jennifer Creighton Hub Architects. "The apartment was" boxy "and converted into a series of pokey rooms with poor light and movement. They wanted a robust family home, elegant and spacious.
"When customers bought the building, it was in bad shape," recalls Jennifer Creighton Hub Architects. "The apartment was" boxy "and converted into a series of pokey rooms with poor light and movement. They wanted a robust family home, elegant and spacious.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Robert and Gurmit Campbell and their two son
Location West London
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms bathroom
built 1836 and originally designed by architect John Crake
architect Jennifer Creighton, HUB Architects
construction MEVO Construction
for this project, the role of HUB is primarily architectural: help maximize space and large, the architectural features of the property, while responding to the list of building and planning constraints and surrounding building structure technical problems of this age.
"colors, furniture and decorative objects were the customer's inspiration," says Jennifer Creighton HUB.
Who lives here Robert and Gurmit Campbell and their two son
Location West London
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms bathroom
built 1836 and originally designed by architect John Crake
architect Jennifer Creighton, HUB Architects
construction MEVO Construction
for this project, the role of HUB is primarily architectural: help maximize space and large, the architectural features of the property, while responding to the list of building and planning constraints and surrounding building structure technical problems of this age.
"colors, furniture and decorative objects were the customer's inspiration," says Jennifer Creighton HUB.
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lies flat on the top floor, first and second floors of a large building from the early 19th century on the north side of Hyde Park in London.
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'the terrace is grade II listed so it was important that the original fabric of the building was preserved, "says Creighton. "To open spaces and provide the fluid and airy living spaces that the client wanted, we negotiated Listed Building Consent for large sliding doors between the reception room and a kitchen / dining room.
bleached wood flooring throughout enhances the light and airy atmosphere.
Rugs, B & B Italia.
bleached wood flooring throughout enhances the light and airy atmosphere.
Rugs, B & B Italia.
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at the center of the house is a spectacular room that faces south-reception overlooking the quiet communal gardens below, and access to a large rooftop terrace with three French doors.
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"Most original cornices need to be reinstated and the work was expertly conducted by specialist plaster and moldings, Troika, "says Creighton.
owner is an installation artist and designer of custom jewelry and a keen collector of photography and art.
The intriguing gallery wall is composed of photographs and prints by Andy Warhol, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz and Helmut Newton.
sofa and coffee table B & B Italia.
owner is an installation artist and designer of custom jewelry and a keen collector of photography and art.
The intriguing gallery wall is composed of photographs and prints by Andy Warhol, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz and Helmut Newton.
sofa and coffee table B & B Italia.
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"the customer discovered the giraffe on the screen in a Banana Republic store," says Creighton unusual oversized animal in the reception room. "It was carefully disassembled, taken by the builders on the site, and" fed "until the work was completed.
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space Senior life is filled with a catchy mix of furniture, accessories and art works from different periods, and goes perfectly with the neighboring eclectic cuisine.
An antique French mirror is offset with contemporary, low seats.
An antique French mirror is offset with contemporary, low seats.
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ancient tribal works Sumba of Indonesia's tribe are exhibited in the living room.
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More ways to view the world discovery
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an existing small kitchen 'breakfast' and the second reception room to the rear of the house (over a large part of the huge reception hall) were struck by becoming one fluid kitchen / dining room, convenient for family life.
And far from being purely functional, these eating and cooking areas are as colorful and eclectic than the rest of the house. Books, photographs and works of art line the walls to create a one-off declaration with an actual design influence.
What was the main space of the kitchen of the property has been converted into a study, which can only be accessed by using a new sliding doors.
Dining table, Maxalto, Tulip chairs, Conran Shop.
And far from being purely functional, these eating and cooking areas are as colorful and eclectic than the rest of the house. Books, photographs and works of art line the walls to create a one-off declaration with an actual design influence.
What was the main space of the kitchen of the property has been converted into a study, which can only be accessed by using a new sliding doors.
Dining table, Maxalto, Tulip chairs, Conran Shop.
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'The sleek, minimal kitchen was supplied by Boffi says Creighton. "It is ideal for family dining and entertaining."
Crisp, white matt door handle without creating the perfect blank canvas for pepper individual keys, as pendants metal trio hung over the dining table and the long boat painting above the wall units, which is the work of her son nine years old the owner.
Suspensions, Prandina.
Crisp, white matt door handle without creating the perfect blank canvas for pepper individual keys, as pendants metal trio hung over the dining table and the long boat painting above the wall units, which is the work of her son nine years old the owner.
Suspensions, Prandina.
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"children are keen chess players," reveals Creighton, 'and the table and integrated chairs were commissioned by the owner to fit in neatly with the end of the kitchen.
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vibrant, bold color pops clash of the corridor are brave and fabulous at the same time.
"The stairwell, with its eclectic mix of art on a colored patchwork was the customer's inspiration and feels like a walk in a Peter Blake painting, 'said Creighton.
Be inspired other ideas for using super-bright colors
"The stairwell, with its eclectic mix of art on a colored patchwork was the customer's inspiration and feels like a walk in a Peter Blake painting, 'said Creighton.
Be inspired other ideas for using super-bright colors
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the stairwell was replaced in 1920, HUB then developed plans to restore a staircase to match the original, with a railing cast by a firm in north London. Now, each floor is connected by the staircase.
'The main core of the apartment was dark and forbidding, Creighton said, "so we have obtained listed building consent for a new roof L-shaped light, installed by a company of architectural glazing, on the stairwell, bringing masses of natural light.
iron balustrade, Tilleys. the roof light, Cantifix.
'The main core of the apartment was dark and forbidding, Creighton said, "so we have obtained listed building consent for a new roof L-shaped light, installed by a company of architectural glazing, on the stairwell, bringing masses of natural light.
iron balustrade, Tilleys. the roof light, Cantifix.
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upstairs, the luxurious master bedroom has large proportions and stunning views over the communal gardens.
"There was a master suite in the same space, but the layout is very different, with a closed-off space introverted, says Creighton.
HUB had to negotiate again Listed building consent to restore the high ceilings (a false ceiling had been lowered in situ) and build the mezzanine level gallery with modern glass balustrade. Accessible by a side staircase, row of smooth, closets offer plenty of storage space. The mezzanine levels in rooms offer floor space and valuable storage space, "Creighton said.
The room also has a beautiful bathroom and dressing room.
Bed & carpet, B & B Italia. mural, Breath, Farrow & Ball elephant.
"There was a master suite in the same space, but the layout is very different, with a closed-off space introverted, says Creighton.
HUB had to negotiate again Listed building consent to restore the high ceilings (a false ceiling had been lowered in situ) and build the mezzanine level gallery with modern glass balustrade. Accessible by a side staircase, row of smooth, closets offer plenty of storage space. The mezzanine levels in rooms offer floor space and valuable storage space, "Creighton said.
The room also has a beautiful bathroom and dressing room.
Bed & carpet, B & B Italia. mural, Breath, Farrow & Ball elephant.
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for a hint of rock 'n' roll glamor, compact dressing room (mezzanine level landing) is adorned with panels of pure mirror wall-to-wall and an illuminated statement Union Jack ceiling.
Overflowing with chic cool Britannia, striking the ceiling was transformed with a mixture of red, white and blue neon lighting bars and mirrors.
Overflowing with chic cool Britannia, striking the ceiling was transformed with a mixture of red, white and blue neon lighting bars and mirrors.
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The new design , master bathroom was open whenever possible to let the flow of natural light. The team installed hidden sliding pocket doors that can be drawn through privacy when needed.
Fusion old-school glamor with modern finishes, reproduction, the French, the boat bath is at both ends with a polished finish.
'The toilet and shower are contained behind the vanity area in their own private cabins and coated mirror glass to allow reflections park outside in green, "says Creighton.
Bath, Drummonds.
Fusion old-school glamor with modern finishes, reproduction, the French, the boat bath is at both ends with a polished finish.
'The toilet and shower are contained behind the vanity area in their own private cabins and coated mirror glass to allow reflections park outside in green, "says Creighton.
Bath, Drummonds.
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the slick and super hygienic double sink vanity is made of a transparent piece of Corian -. a composite material made of man who is warm, durable and easy to clean
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the roof terrace is accessible via three large French doors to the reception room to upper floor.
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the historic, exterior stucco façade of the terrace is quite a contrast with the contemporary style and eccentric touches inside.
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