Step inside this contemporary Arts and Crafts home

With Christmas festivities in mind, the owners commissioned a dramatic redesign of their Arts & Crafts house in south-west London from architect Georges Andraos. 

1/11 Exterior

The double-fronted house had a traditional arrangement of small reception rooms downstairs, which was replaced with a more open-plan layout that would run in a circle around the staircase. At the same time, the entire back wall of the house was replaced with a double-height extension that features a wealth of glass, allowing light to flood through.

2/11 Reception room

At the front of the house, the piano has pride of place. An opulent chandelier and decorative Christmas tree add a touch of elegance and luxury to this reception room.  

For a similar piano, try Petrof.

3/11 Dining room

Limestone flooring runs throughout the ground floor, a practical, hardwearing choice.

The bespoke cabinet is from Archer & Smith, and the antique glass bowls are from The Dining Room Shop.

4/11 Living room

Neutral tones for the walls of this open-plan space give each zone its own mood while linking it with the next. A low sofa helps to accentuate the height of the room while walnut flooring leads you to the dining and kitchen area.

The paint is from Paint & Paper Library, and the sofa and ball chair is from B&B Italia.

5/11 Kitchen

Even in the kitchen, the owner has restricted herself to the strict colour scheme of grey, black and white that she has used throughout the rest of the house. An oversized table accommodates a large party - perfect for entertaining guests during the festive season.

The kitchen was designed by SA Designs.

6/11 Master bedroom

 A woodland-scene wallpaper is a bold and dramatic choice that creates an intriguing atmosphere in the bedroom.

The wallpaper is from Cole & Son, and the lamps from Porta Romana.

7/11 Bathroom

Mirrored and opaque glass-clad walls reflect the light that floods in through the roof lantern and skylights which are not seen here but which are positioned above the bath.

The floor-mounted bath sprout is from Lefroy Brooks.

8/11 Guest bedroom

The colours in the guest bedroom were inpsired by the Jimmy Choo flagship store in London. The owner added a subtle modern country touch by painting the bare brickwork white.

The paint is from The Paint & Paper Library.

9/11 Children’s bathroom

Twin basins are a practical solution for families with young children. To make this room feel larger, the ceiling has been opened up the ceiling.

All the brassware is from Alternative Plans. 

10/11 Children’s room

White-painted floors in this attic room are simple in style and robust enough to withstand daily wear and tear - they also increase the feel of light and space. A small desk fits neatly under the window.

For a similar elm desk, try IKEA.

11/11 Home office

A polycarbonate Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chair works well with the glass-topped table in the home office.

Find this chair at Heal's.

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