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Working with an understated backdrop, timeless pieces that defy fashion trends, mean this living room will stand the test of time.
The sofa and coffee table are from SCP.
1/8 Colourful living room
2/8 White living room
With a floor-to-ceiling window, an oversized mirror and white designer sofa, this white living room has a modern, light feel.
The Florence Knoll sofa is available from Aram, and you can find a similar oversized mirror at Bespokemirrors.com.
3/8 Modern open-plan kitchen
Life revolves around this kitchen, with its big blackboard, practical hanging rack, funky stools and functional central island. The colourful stools contrast with the sleek stainless-steel of the island unit.
The kitchen is from Bulthaup, and you can find a similar hanging unit at Divertimenti.
4/8 Light dining room
The grey marble top on this dining table is an elegant addition to a modern design, giving this light, open-plan dining room a feminine touch.
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Find a Saarinen dining table at Geoffrey Drayton.
5/8 Minimal bedroom
In this bedroom, the oversized wenge veneer headboard gives the bed real presence. White bedlinen keeps the look simple and allows all attention to be paid to the chocolate brown headboard.
A similar bed can be found at Charles Page, and a charcoal throw from Habitat.
6/8 Walk-in bedroom storage
An impressive shoe collection is stored and displayed here on bespoke, floor-to-ceiling shelves, surrounded by two layers of hanging rails, creating a sleek, custom-made walk-in wardrobe.
Find a bespoke bedroom storage service at Neville Johnson.
7/8 Sleek bathroom
This amazing bathroom has a combined shower and bath for a sleek, space-saving scheme. The stone tiles with marble effect bring warmth to the modern design.
Contact 23 Degrees to commission something similar, and find natural stone tiles at Stone Age.
8/8 Modern meets traditional bathroom
Traditional bathroom cabinets in dark wood contrast with a modern bespoke glass basin and worktop.
Visit Bespoke Glass Basins to commission your own design.
Looking for more modern decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from a stylish modern loft to an eclectic mansion flat.

Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.
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