Warm Natural Tones and Victorian Cornicing in a London Apartment
On the raised ground floor of a handsome Victorian house in South Norwood, London, sits a beautiful two-bedroom apartment that has been meticulously designed by its interior architect and designer owners.
The 722-square-foot apartment has been designed with a carefully selected color and material palette, creating warm, luxurious spaces that pair beautifully with the period features still visible.
A spacious living room sits at the front of the plan, featuring a large bay window overlooking the front garden.
The high ceilings are crowned by a beautiful cornice with a floral motif, while a classic Chevron parquet floor lies on the floor.
The warm beige walls are paired with natural tones like green and brown, as well as natural materials for a calm and inviting look.
From the living room, you walk into the small kitchen, where the high ceilings are taken advantage of with extra-high cabinets and shelves.
The white kitchen features a marble countertop and a cream-colored SMEG oven with a four-burner gas hob.
Two large sash windows frame the communal gardens at the back of the house.
The kitchen features the same floral-motif cornicing as the living room.
A long L-shaped hallway connects the living spaces with the two bedrooms and the bathroom.
The hall is decorated with a Chain Tapestrie designed by Wendy Andreu.
In the principal bedroom, the walls are finished with a natural-weave wallpaper from Omexco, while a plush burnt-orange chenille bouclé fabric covers the full-height headboard. The joinery is finished with a tactile linen texture from Xylocleaf.
The other bedroom, now a charming nursery, is painted in ‘Baker’s Flour’ by Dulux. Both bedrooms feature the classic chevron parquet floor, a sash window, intricate cornicing, and built-in wardrobes.
The bathroom is designed with a warm and serene look. The walls and joinery are clad in a warm-toned quarter-cut veneer.
A large mirror sits atop the bathroom sink, and storage space has been fitted above the toilet.
The combined shower and bath has been clad in White Evora marble with built-in shelving.
The detached stock-brick Victorian house with red-brick details features several apartments. The glass-paneled front door gives access to the communal hallway.
The apartment is listed for £575,000 at The Modern House.