Playful Pops of Color, Custom Joinery, and High Ceilings in a Modern London Apartment

Double-height ceilings, tall arched windows, and carefully crafted joinery give this east London apartment in Minstrel Court a distinctive character.

The modern 80-square-meter apartment unfolds across a ground floor and a mezzanine, with a material palette of birch plywood, dark Richlite, and herringbone parquet flooring.

The entrance hall leads into the generous open-plan living space, where soaring windows draw natural light across the seating, dining, and cooking areas.

A bespoke birch plywood bookcase fills one wall, making full use of the room’s tall ceilings. Integrated lighting illuminates the shelving, while a built-in Richlite bench runs beneath it and incorporates deep storage drawers.

The high ceilings, tall windows, and whitewashed interiors give a sense of space to the room, while the herringbone parquet adds warmth and texture.

The green sofa is a natural divider between the seating area and the kitchen.

The kitchen pairs dark, handleless Richlite cabinetry with slim plywood accents. Integrated appliances keep the design streamlined, allowing the materials and detailing to stand out.

The blue faucet adds an unexpected pop of color, a detail you will see throughout the apartment.

A wide, open doorway leads to the hall, adding to the sense of space in the apartment.

The steps leading to the bedrooms feature a slide, incorporating a playful element into the hall. Behind the stairs, a built-in laundry cabinet adds a practical element to the hall.

Natural light flows into the master bedroom through a large south-facing window. Custom plywood cupboards provide plenty of storage space, including in a former fireplace niche.

The pink door handle adds another playful pop of color.

The second bedroom features a mezzanine reached by a fixed staircase. The room is now used as a combined home office and guest bedroom featuring plywood cabinetry.

Wardrobes are fitted under the wooden mezzanine level, with the empty space fitted with storage baskets.

A bathroom with a walk-in shower and vibrant blue tiling completes the apartment. In here, plywood is used for a shelf above the washbasin, while light pink fittings add another playful touch.

The apartment is listed for £775,000 at The Modern House.