A Grounding Color Palette and Reinstated Period Features in an Edwardian Apartment
On the ground floor of an Edwardian building in Clapham, London, lies a beautiful two-bedroom apartment that has been meticulously reimagined by its current owners.
Every room in this apartment is color-drenched in grounding, earthy tones such as brown, blue, and green, creating a harmonious color palette while still giving each room its own identity.
Every element in this home is carefully considered, from the color palette to the furniture, materials, and tiles. At the front of the plan lies a charming living room with a large bay window.
The room is centered around a beautiful fireplace, and every surface, including the fireplace mantel and stucco, is painted in a warm brown shade that complements the classic chevron-patterned floor beautifully.
The large “Jeff” rug from RugVista adds color and pattern to the small space.
A long hall, painted in a grounding green tone, runs the entire length of the house from the sitting room at the front to the kitchen at the back.
At the back of the plan lies the kitchen and dining room with large windows and a door opening to a small back garden.
The walnut cabinet doors are paired with a white countertop and the “Miniature Fornace” tiles from Marca Corona as the backsplash.
Floor-to-ceiling cabinets are placed on two sides, keeping the main cooking area free from bulky upper cabinets. The island forms a natural divider between the cooking and the dining area.
The private garden features two terraces; one paved terrace close to the house is used as a dining area, while a graveled path leads you to a quiet corner in the back for lounging.
The kitchen space features beautiful large terrazzo tiles in green and white, laid in a checkered pattern.
The two bedrooms sit between the living room and the kitchen. The master bedroom is painted in a fresh blue shade, featuring a central fireplace and built-in wardrobes tucked into a niche on one side.
The artwork above the fireplace is called “Music for the Moment” by Nancy Ortenstone.
The smaller bedroom is color-drenched in a natural green tone with a small, floating desk fitted under the large window overlooking the garden and the original fireplace tucked in the corner.
The IKEA SOMMARBO mirror fits beautifully above the fireplace.
The bathroom is equally beautiful and grounding as the rest of the apartment. Though small, it makes an impression with terracotta-red tiles (“Hoxton Toffee” by Mandarin Stone), a walk-in shower with classic fittings, and plastered beige walls.
The bathroom vanity is topped with green marble and a round sink.
The apartment is listed for sale at Brickworks.