Cozy Contemporary Spaces in a Light-Filled Victorian Apartment

Between London’s Stoke Newington and Stamford Hill lies a quiet street with Victorian houses. On the first floor of one of these Victorian townhouses, you will find this beautiful apartment with light-filled rooms and contemporary interiors that complement the Victorian architecture.

Large sash windows flood the rooms with light, enhanced by a light color palette. The white walls in the living spaces are paired with pink zellige tiles, cottage-style fabrics, and natural wood.

light living room large windows light pink tiles
living room striped armchairs fireplace mantel pink zellige tiles

At the front of the house lies a light living room and dining room separated by sliding pocket doors. The room is lighted by two large sash windows with contemporary bifold shutters.

striped armchair bookshelves large windows living room
living room detail

The room is centered around the former fireplace, which is now decorated with light pink zellige tiles, adding texture and a subtle color accent to the space. The fireplace is flanked by built-in bookshelves.

pink zellige tiles fireplace mantel
light living room bookshelves

While the furnishings are mainly contemporary, the cushions and the striped armchairs add a little bit of cottage charm to the living room.

light living room floral patterned textiles zellige tiles fireplace mantel bookshelves
pink zellige tiles
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antique glass cabinet

There is an open layout between the living and dining rooms, letting light flow throughout the spaces. The room can be closed off with two pocket doors, so it can also be a private study or a second bedroom.

dining room oval marble table

The narrow dining room also has a shuttered sash window. The room features an original ceiling rose and simple cornicing.

dining room oval table marble top
steel framed glass door kitchen
kitchen walnut cabinets pink zellige tiles backsplash

A half level down from the hall lies the kitchen. Dark wooden cabinets are paired with light pink zellige tiles, a hardwearing quartzite worktop, and oak floorboards.

dark wwooden kitchen marble countertop
hall striped wallpaper high storage cabinets
small desk curved lines bedroom

The hallway is decorated with handwoven striped wallpaper. Storage is added through bespoke cupboards and shelves painted in ‘Scarlet N Rust’ from Paint and Paper Library.

bedroom floor to ceiling oak wardrobes

The bedroom continues with the light color palette and floral textiles in the headboard. One wall is fitted with bespoke floor-to-ceiling wardrobes made of birch ply, cut-out handles, and osmo-oiled oak veneer.

white bedroom floor to ceiling wardrobes small desk
small bathroom terrazzo tiles terracotta walls
bathroom sink round mirror

The small bathroom was recently renovated, featuring terrazzo floor tiles and glazed ceramic tiles on the walls. The upper walls are painted in a warm burnt orange shade. A round bamboo mirror sits above a bespoke marble sink.

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The apartment on Dunsmure Road is listed for £655,000 at The Modern House.