Houzz Tour: A Small London Flat Cleverly Redesigned for modern life - The original layout of this house purpose-built flat in central London has been designed to meet the personal live- in, and very little of its rules had been changed since the 1960s "He was very mobile," says architect Carolyn Trevor TLA Studio. "There was a room and many large entrance corridors, so that the officials could circulate around the room without disturbing the owners."
However, the apartment is built in steel and concrete, so Trevor was able to remove most of the bearing walls and completely redesign the layout, creating an open plan spacious home that is ideal for 21st century living.
However, the apartment is built in steel and concrete, so Trevor was able to remove most of the bearing walls and completely redesign the layout, creating an open plan spacious home that is ideal for 21st century living.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A young professional couple
Location Mayfair, central London
property An early 20th century fine arts remains flat
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Architect Carolyn Trevor TLA studio
Carolyn Trevor has been involved in all aspects of this project structure within design, equipment and accessories. Keep everything light, plain and simple was the key. "The owners were keen to keep the overall design of the apartment very simple and minimalist, so their works of art and furniture would be the main focal points," says Trevor.
oak flooring in the bright living room has been treated with an oil containing a white pigment. This was still rubbed and again, the ground appears to be white.
Chairs, vintage. Sofa, Roche Bobois.
Who lives here A young professional couple
Location Mayfair, central London
property An early 20th century fine arts remains flat
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Architect Carolyn Trevor TLA studio
Carolyn Trevor has been involved in all aspects of this project structure within design, equipment and accessories. Keep everything light, plain and simple was the key. "The owners were keen to keep the overall design of the apartment very simple and minimalist, so their works of art and furniture would be the main focal points," says Trevor.
oak flooring in the bright living room has been treated with an oil containing a white pigment. This was still rubbed and again, the ground appears to be white.
Chairs, vintage. Sofa, Roche Bobois.
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'We stripped the old cornices and dull, the fading wallpaper, "said Trevor,' and concentrate on filling the property with light. Aside from Crittall style windows, which we painted black, everything is painted pure white "
The white backdrop ensures all the attention is on the great work of all the items in the room.
Bespoke shelves, TLA studio.
The white backdrop ensures all the attention is on the great work of all the items in the room.
Bespoke shelves, TLA studio.
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the kitchen has been moved from its origin to what was once the dressing room and part of the lobby. Trevor units designed and tailor made them. Again, the brief was to keep white and minimalist, it opted for single units, without handles, plus floor to ceiling cabinets of the bank along a wall to kitchen space can be kept out of view.
custom units, studio TLA.
custom units, studio TLA.
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rather than sacrifice a part of the dish to create a utility area, washer and dryer are discreetly hidden in the kitchen furniture.
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the dining room used to be in a separate room, but now flows from the main living area, which makes the whole area feel larger. Lamps suspended strike concentrate all attention on the dining table.
Lighting, Bouroullec Brothers.
Lighting, Bouroullec Brothers.
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Trevor designed headboard in the master bedroom to adapt the existing bed owners. To keep the sleek and simple space, she created bedside tables corbelled coming out of each side
Chevet. fitted wardrobes, all TLA Studio.
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Chevet. fitted wardrobes, all TLA Studio.
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Trevor also designed the cabinets, which have on hand drawer fronts made of glass so that the owners can see at a glance what as s inside.
Bespoke cabinets, TLA studio.
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Bespoke cabinets, TLA studio.
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symmetric open shelves in the second chamber helps to hide the fireplace gives the room a sense of balance. The white bed linen takes the minimalist theme.
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The owners were ready to continue the simplicity of the system in the main bathroom. A strike freestanding bath, teamed with elegant marble Calacatta on the walls and floor adds a sense of luxury, which provides white, bright space doesn 't look too clinical.
Bath, The Bath Company Albion.
Bath, The Bath Company Albion.
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an additional level of privacy was built into the bathroom when Trevor created its custom doors brands. "These can be a more expensive option, but they help a room, she said.
Bespoke doors, TLA Studio.
Bespoke doors, TLA Studio.
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Eye-catching mirrors above double basins give the room a touch of Art Deco glamor.
Mirror, TLA studio.
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Mirror, TLA studio.
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