After careful consideration, the owners of this west London home managed to find the perfect balance between creating a contemporary haven of glamour and ensuring a practical family space.
Huge French windows fold back on themselves in this open-plan kitchen/dining room merging the inside and outside space.
Kitchen breakfast bar
A central kitchen island provides a convenient space for both cooking and informal dining. Various moods can be created with lighting, from bright lights for cooking to soft atmospheric dining light.
For similar mood lighting go to John Cullen Lighting. The cabinetry was sourced from Bulthaup.
Kitchen sink area
The kitchen/dining room is kept light and bright with white cabinetry, stainless-steel accessories and glass shelving helping to reflect light around the room. Practicality and style are balanced in the kitchen with glass storage jars providing a decorative feature.
For similar white paints, head to B&Q.
Neutral living room
These large sash windows flood the bright and neutral living room with light. Simple silk curtains and wallpaper help accent the decorative cornicing around the room, while a big, relaxed sofa makes for perfect family living.
This high-backed sofa is from William Yeoward, and the silk curtains are from Abbott & Boyd.
Living room fireplace
A traditional fireplace takes centre stage in the living room, with a classic wall mirror bouncing light around the room. A pale colour palette is accented by a dark-wood coffee table adding depth to the room.
For a similar coffee table go to Lombok, and for a similar fire surround head to Chesney's.
Home office
Floating shelves provide invaluable storage for books and boxfiles in this home office, while a contemporary wicker chair is accented with a fuchsia pink cushion for a flash of colour. Photos and objects in sleek box frames add a personal touch.
These floating shelves are from IKEA, and the wicker chair is from William Yeoward.
Bathroom
A starfish collage brings a touch of the seaside to the bathroom. A white roll-top bath creates a focal point in the room, accented by neutral accessories and other beach finds.
This roll-top bath was sourced at C.P. Hart.
Bedroom
A modern, dark-stained, oak four-poster bed is the main feature in the bedroom contrasting with the colour scheme and soft furnishings for a real statement. Dark side tables match the bed for added impact, while stunning glass table lamps finish off the look.
The neutral bedlinen is by Lulu Guinness, and the glass table lamps are from Todhunter Earle Interiors.
Bedroom seating
Large feature windows line one wall of the bedroom, and simple fabric blinds diffuse the light creating a soft and relaxed atmosphere.
For similar fabrics look at Abbott & Boyd, and for similar cream paints look at Dulux.
Girl’s bedroom
A neutral colour palette in this girl's bedroom is accented with colourful soft furnishings and accessories, and a bright red headboard. A personalised letter sits above the bed for added personality.
The bedlinen is from Lulu Guinness, and the gold letter is from Emily Readett-Bayley.
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