An Industrial London Apartment in a Former 1920s Shoe Factory
This industrial apartment is located on the first floor of a converted factory building between London Fields and Victoria Park. The two-bedroom apartment beautifully pairs original, industrial elements with contemporary style.
Exposed brickwork, expansive Crittall-style factory windows, and raw concrete have been preserved, giving the apartment a cool, industrial look. This is paired with contemporary furnishings in blue and green tones, as well as natural materials.
The former shoe factory, built in 1924, was converted to apartments and workspaces by 410 Architects.
The entire apartment is designed with limed oak veneer floorboards and walls finished in Bauwerk limewash paint.
The huge factory windows, stretching along one side of the room, are the focal point of the open-plan kitchen and living room.
Underneath, the exposed brick sills are used for storage of books, plants, and other decor.
A large dining table behind the sofa turns the room into a social space, while the bar stools by the kitchen connect the cooking area with the living space.
The kitchen features a large concrete-topped island, painted blue on the side facing the sitting room.
The island features integrated appliances and a stainless steel sink. On the left is a muted glass panel that sits between the kitchen and the smallest bedroom. Built-in shelves store mugs and cookbooks.
The master bedroom also features Crittall-style windows as well as rustic, exposed brick walls that add a lot of character to the space.
The en suite shower room features white metro tiles, more exposed brickwork, and fittings from Burlington.
The second bathroom is designed in the same style as the master en-suite, but it features a combined shower and bath.
In the hall, one side is fitted with tall built-in cabinets that store anything from coats and clothes to larger storage items.
The apartment is listed for £900,000 at The Modern House.