Houzz Tour: A Calling Townhouse New construction in the heart of London - Once the owners have got hold of the keys to this new construction home town, they could not wait to decorate and furnish, and basically stamp their personalities on space. "Newly built houses are great and a lot of thought has usually gone into the layout and design, but they have no personal touches - they are a blank canvas, said Clare Morton, who helped the owners add character to their home. "The new owners have recently moved to London with their work and they were short on time, but they wanted the house turned into a house as quickly as possible."
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here A professional couple who recently moved from Paris to London
Location Bermondsey, south London
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms spread on four floors
designer Clare Morton of Morton studio
Clare Morton had worked on a number of similar projects in the region and one of its other clients into contact city with the new owners of this house. "It was a real challenge," Clare laughs. "Although they did not plan to change one of the main equipment and accessories, such as en-suites bathroom or kitchen, they wanted me to furnish and decorate the place completely very quickly! I was working on all bed linen furniture. "
Who lives here A professional couple who recently moved from Paris to London
Location Bermondsey, south London
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms spread on four floors
designer Clare Morton of Morton studio
Clare Morton had worked on a number of similar projects in the region and one of its other clients into contact city with the new owners of this house. "It was a real challenge," Clare laughs. "Although they did not plan to change one of the main equipment and accessories, such as en-suites bathroom or kitchen, they wanted me to furnish and decorate the place completely very quickly! I was working on all bed linen furniture. "
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as is typical of most townhouses, this property is long, thin and tall, so it was suitable for a kitchen unit. As the only light entering the cooking space from the patio doors at the rear, single units, shiny off-white topped with Corian worktops were chosen to keep this bright and airy area. Wall units run along one side of the kitchen only to allow maximum light and make the area feel as spacious as possible.
The reflectivity of the mirror backsplash also help bounce light around the kitchen and push the walls to make it appear larger, while the engineered oak flooring adds warmth piece.
All appliances, Miele.
The reflectivity of the mirror backsplash also help bounce light around the kitchen and push the walls to make it appear larger, while the engineered oak flooring adds warmth piece.
All appliances, Miele.
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"I work on a lot of new buildings," says Morton, "and this may sound strange, but I always try not to work with them, but against them. You tend to find the newly installed equipment and fittings are neutral, so what I do is to inject life and personality into space, but a full it so what is already there and felt warm and welcoming.
The owners have brought their table with them, so Morton chose Wishbone chairs by Hans J Wegner rounded to soften its angles. She avoided adding furniture above the waist, so as not to block the view of the small courtyard garden.
Walls painted Cornforth White Farrow & Ball. Wishbone chairs by Hans J Wegner, available Ferrious. Cabinet, Maisons du Monde.
The owners have brought their table with them, so Morton chose Wishbone chairs by Hans J Wegner rounded to soften its angles. She avoided adding furniture above the waist, so as not to block the view of the small courtyard garden.
Walls painted Cornforth White Farrow & Ball. Wishbone chairs by Hans J Wegner, available Ferrious. Cabinet, Maisons du Monde.
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There is a small courtyard at the back of the house overlooking a communal garden. Morton used a smart style for this little suntrap a very private space that flows naturally from the kitchen-dining room. "I tried to use similar furniture that you will find inside this little garden," she says.
Starry Skies print pillow block, Molly Mahon.
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Starry Skies print pillow block, Molly Mahon.
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At one time, this area of London was full of Victorian industrial buildings, some remain and have been renovated. "The owners were interested in connecting the house to the history of the surrounding area, Morton said," so I tried to include a bit of metal and industrial style furniture, accessories and parts from local artists time, so you get a real feel of old and new around you '.
Sofa, Sofa.com. Coffee Table Maisons du Monde. Ring-top curtains, John Lewis.
Sofa, Sofa.com. Coffee Table Maisons du Monde. Ring-top curtains, John Lewis.
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the owners wanted their home to be a haven away from the bustle of central London, which is at the door. They also held that the show would feel relaxing - a place where they could relax and have fun. Morton found the green apple, shelf shaped like a bird to add this tongue in cheek feel and help the room exude an informal air.
Bird wall shelf, Rockett St George. Grey cast; s ide table, as Habitat. table lamp, B & Q printed throw pillows, H & M Green Dog on the pillow Guard Ben Lisi at Debenhams.
Bird wall shelf, Rockett St George. Grey cast; s ide table, as Habitat. table lamp, B & Q printed throw pillows, H & M Green Dog on the pillow Guard Ben Lisi at Debenhams.
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as the two sofas face to face would have looked too formal, Morton chose two casual chairs as additional seating in the living room. Three traditional botanical prints Victorian add interest to the walls, while the chest vintage offers useful additional storage.
butterfly prints, Rockett St George. Santiago l eather camel chair Maisons du Monde.
butterfly prints, Rockett St George. Santiago l eather camel chair Maisons du Monde.
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the owners wanted the master bedroom to feel like a sanctuary within which they could retire at the end of a busy day. "The idea was to feel that bit more special here, said Morton. "That's why I chose the high back, buttoned headboard and bed dressed with soft cushions and a button to make the real center of the room.
Vintage style metal cabinet, Rockett St George. Anglepoise Duo table lamp with flex color, Anglepoise. Lambswool launch, John Lewis.
Vintage style metal cabinet, Rockett St George. Anglepoise Duo table lamp with flex color, Anglepoise. Lambswool launch, John Lewis.
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Morton notes that many of his customers use more hairdressers, preferring to prepare in the bathroom, but the owner was keen to have a small dressing table and stool in the master bedroom to enjoy the light from the windows of the ground on the ceiling. This is by Conran & S. M
Laundry Basket, Catalan.
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Laundry Basket, Catalan.
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as the newly built bathroom came with luxury fittings and facilities, the owners were happy to leave them as they found them. Morton, however, use art to inject some personality into the room.
Sanitaryware Villeroy & Boch.
Sanitaryware Villeroy & Boch.
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as the owners are abroad, they often have family and friends to stay, which is why Morton has worked hard to make the rooms feel as welcoming as the rest of the house.
"The idea was to make additional rooms very comfortable, to create this home-from-home feel and also to ensure that they followed the interior theme of the rest of the house. So the focus is again on the bed, as I dressed with lots of pillows and a touch smaller industrial touches. Finally, I added the chair by the window. "
Botanist bed, John Lewis. Commodus, Rockett St George. Bed linen, H & M Try Grant Featherstone for a similar chair and ottoman.
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"The idea was to make additional rooms very comfortable, to create this home-from-home feel and also to ensure that they followed the interior theme of the rest of the house. So the focus is again on the bed, as I dressed with lots of pillows and a touch smaller industrial touches. Finally, I added the chair by the window. "
Botanist bed, John Lewis. Commodus, Rockett St George. Bed linen, H & M Try Grant Featherstone for a similar chair and ottoman.
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Morton said she was surprised to find how good B & Q lighting department has become recently, and she picked up these little side lamps from there.
side tables, John Lewis. lamps B & Q . Hare and cushions heart shaped, Debenhams. pork and rabbit prints, Ham.
side tables, John Lewis. lamps B & Q . Hare and cushions heart shaped, Debenhams. pork and rabbit prints, Ham.
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the house has a roof terrace on the top floor with views over London.
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Although roof terrace is far from the kitchen, the owners were anxious there should be a table here, because rarely gave you the opportunity to be so close to the center of a city and to still your own small urban oasis in the middle of the roofs.
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