A renovated apartment overlooking London’s River Thames.
The brief
Our client wanted a calm, contemporary two-bedroom apartment in this riverside setting, with a simple, uncluttered feel.
Living in the apartment
The apartment is arranged around one open kitchen, dining and living space, with the two bedrooms set further back for privacy. The layout is kept simple, with clear views through the rooms and minimal detailing.
The main feature is a wall of black polished plaster, which has real depth and a soft sheen that changes as the light moves through the day. It stands out against pale stone floors and simple joinery. Flush cabinetry runs throughout, hiding storage and services, and the kitchen is treated as part of the living space, with a small number of materials so it never looks busy.
The bedrooms use softer tones and textures to make them restful, and the bathrooms use the same stone as the rest of the apartment. The lighting is mostly hidden, lighting the walls and surfaces rather than drawing attention to itself.
The result
A carefully crafted apartment that pairs one bold material with a calm, minimal approach, giving our client a quiet, comfortable home by the river.
