Miscellaneous
Make the most of every nookThere are so many smart ideas in this Victorian mansion flat, which was transformed by Jess Lavers of Jess Lavers Design from a one-bedroom, one-bathroom flat into a roomy pad with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. To achieve this, Lavers started from scratch with the layout and didn’t hold back on knocking down walls. One of the bonus spaces she freed up was this area in the centre of the flat…
Bring out its blue tonesIn this room, the sage green on the walls has a cool feel thanks to the colours that surround it. By choosing furniture and accessories in shades on the cooler end of the green spectrum, the designers have pulled out the blue tones in the wall paint. The pink accents add just a touch of warmth for an overall look that’s subtle yet beautifully striking.
It can centre a work of art…Now, if this artwork was left on its own, you might just take a passing glance at it. With the sideboard below it, however, the piece is framed and anchored, instead of left floating, drawing the eye. The leaf in the vase links to the palm trees in the image, too, for a cohesive look.
…no, not just a pleasant hallway with a beautiful big window between the kitchen and bedrooms, but an airy and storage-packed reading or daydreaming spot. “I wanted to make a lovely cosy nook where you could sit with a good book and a glass of wine to relax,” Lavers says.In the previous photo, you can see how a sliding pocket door has increased the available space, giving the cosy perch an uncluttered feel. It’s been softened up with throws and cushions that tie into the colour scheme elsewhere in the flat to further streamline the overall design. Be inspired by the clever redesign of the rest of the flat
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