A Serene Color Palette and Built-In Shelves in a London Duplex

This two-bedroom duplex apartment lies within a grand end-of-terrace Victorian house in the leafy Stroud Green area of north London. The apartment was carefully renovated by Lloyd Reading, blending period features with a light color palette.

Maximizing space, light, comfort, and flow was essential during the renovation project. Original floorboards and internal doors were refinished, sash windows were renovated, and new column radiators and brass electrical fittings were installed, matching the house’s original architecture.

The front door on the ground floor leads to a staircase and a hall toward the first floor, where you’ll find the open-plan living space, a bathroom, and a utility room.

The living space occupies the full length and width of the apartment and is lighted by a trio of windows at the front, by the kitchen, and a single sash window at the back.

The walls, cornicing, and high skirting boards in the living space are painted in ‘Drop Cloth’ by Farrow and Ball.

All the niches on one wall are fitted with built-in shelves and cabinets, adding a lived-in look and adding plenty of storage.

At the front of the plan lies the social kitchen and dining area.

A beautiful dining table sits in front of the fireplace.

Light kitchen cabinets are paired with brass fittings and a deep butler sink.

One floor up, you’ll find the two bedrooms. The master bedroom is a grand room with three arched windows and walls painted in ‘Bone’ by Farrow & Ball.

The niches are fitted with shelves and drawers, just like in the living space.

The bathroom is located on the living room floor. The bright space is decorated with emerald green tiles from Manderin Stone and features a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower.

The utility room on the same floor features the same emerald green tiles as the backsplash.

The apartment is listed for £900,000 at The Modern House.