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Because this space was going to be a hard working area, it
was designed with a rugged semi industrial feel. Underfloor
heating was installed and the floor was tiled with a large format
Mutina tile in dark khaki with an embossed design. This was
complemented by a distressed painted brick effect wallpaper
on the back wall which received no direct light and thus the
wallpaper worked extremely well, really giving the impression
of a painted brick wall.
Upper Ground Floor
Living Room
The mood changes dramatically on entering the upper ground
floor, here the owners wanted a relaxed feeling of calm. The
colour palette for this floor was soft cream, yellow, and pale
blue with key accent pieces in black.
The furniture specified was bright and colourful, as a
counterpoint to the walls and floor. The palette was burnt
orange, yellow and dark woods with industrial metals.
The visual impact of the new staircase was kept to a minimum
by installing a glass balustrade with no handrail. The furniture
choices were kept quite simple as this room had to function as
a dining area as well as a living room.
Furniture pieces included a metallic, distressed sideboard
and desk, a burnt orange sofa, yellow Hans J Wegner Papa Bear
armchair, and a large black and white zig zag patterned rug.
A bespoke fitted banquette was designed for the return besides
the staircase, adjacent to the kitchen.
LLI Design offer a comprehensive
design service creating beautifully
crafted interiors for discerning
clients. Based in their Studios
in Highgate, London the creative
team is led by Design Director
Linda Levene. Her background as
a fashion and textile designer is
reflected in her love of form,
texture and colour.