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Kitchen: part of the open-plan living area, it is clutter free thanks to the bank of floor-to-ceiling wall units and the stream-lined island. Kitchen from FORM Living and dining area: here the original concrete ceiling has been exposed giving texture, as does the herring bone pattern of the oak parquet. The wall of floor-to ceiling units hide the TV and audio systems amongst other things. The walls have been painted a pale shade of grey, which softens the light and diffuses it through the apartment. Light fitting and Artemide floor lamp from Elektra
Texture, key to warming up such a cold, blank space, has be introduced through the lines that run throughout the apartment and the oak flooring that’s laid in an interesting herringbone pattern. Above, in the ceiling above the living area, the original concrete ceiling has been exposed. ‘The contrast between the clean soffits and the exposed ceiling gives depth and the idea of a story to the home,’ says Simon. Creating a sense of calm was also a key consideration. In the living area, large wall units hide the television and audio system so the room is not dominated by them. In the kitchen the usual paraphernalia is behind closed doors and the look has been integrated into the rest of the furniture which also helps create a sense of tranquility. The front door has been hidden to accentuate this mood. ‘The idea is that the homeowner shuts the door and is immediately cocooned in their own world,’ says Simon. Other doors within the apartment can be left open or closed for cosier feel, and to reduce heat loss in chillier months.
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