DREAM HOME | NORTH LONDON RENOVATION

1 February 2019

I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer

I love a renovation, especially the London ones, as I’m always on the lookout for new ideas that I may incorporate into my dream home one day – maybe even the one I’m living in now, I haven’t decided yet.

This North London renovation of a townhouse including landscaping by architects Peter Merrett and Robert Houmøller is extraordinary. Clearly the clients had a healthy budget but I love how the simple ‘chevron’ shape taken from the original parquet flooring has served as a blueprint and theme throughout the house and into the garden.

The 45 degree angle can be seen everywhere once you’re aware of it. Just look at the roof structure of the dining room extension and the brass inlays between the polished concrete slabs on the lower ground floor. It even shows up on the dark tiled cladding of the rear extension and the angled path leading down to a semi-sunken artists studio.

Opening up the floorplan to connect the street level and the lower garden basement level lets light penetrate deep into the house increasing the feeling of space. It must be wonderful coming downstairs in the morning and getting the first glimpses of the garden from the top of the stairs.

I have to say I also absolutely adore the bespoke brass-clad kitchen island including the handle-less drawers. A refreshing change from all that stainless steel we’ve been seeing for the past decades. Brass is another recurring theme, seen in the light fittings, taps and door handles.

Limiting your material and colour palette is a great way to bring the old and new parts of the house together and if you can incorporate it in the garden you cannot fail but achieve most people’s holy grail – and I include myself here: the inside/outside look.

If you like this renovation check out other dream homes like this loft in Vienna or this home in Sydney.

 

 

I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer

 

I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer

 

 

MORE INFORMATION | Merret Houmoller architects

PHOTOGRAPHY | Alan Williams

 

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STYLISH WORKSPACE ALMA | STOCKHOLM

25 January 2019

Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.

Who wouldn’t want to go to work in this stylish collaborative workspace in Stockholm?! Aptly called Alma this members club nurtures entrepreneurs and small companies mostly from the creative sector with its all-round offering of different types of communal and workspaces, a restaurant and bar as well as cultural events like art exhibitions, music gigs and lectures. 

Architects Tham & Videgård have helped redevelop the large building by creating a mindful balance of work and social spaces. The interior design echoes the natural beauty of Sweden’s landscape and demonstrates the calm minimalism Scandinavia has become known for. There is a wonderful variety of luxurious textures and materials on show all kept in a muted colour palette with a sage green theme running through.

I love the enormous shelving unit running alongside one wall, painted in that distinct grey green which compliments the objects on show. The beautiful tri-colour chevron floor tiles are a real showstopper and add pattern to the serene space. 

The furniture is mostly crafted from light-coloured woods by PP Møbler, De La Espada and Austere with design by the likes of Ilse Crawford, Neri & Hu, Matthew Hilton and Hans Wegner. 

And the best thing is that everything you see from the ceramics by Rikard Palmquist and Samir Dzabirov to the award wining lights by Wästberg can be purchased via their in-house shop making this a concept store as well as Stockholms hippest members club. Now, where do I sign up!?

Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.
Alma is currently Stockholm’s hippest collaborative workspace, offering a stylish nurturing atmosphere as well as a mindful balance of work and play.

MORE INFORMATION | Alma, Stockholm

PHOTOGRAPHY | Åke E:son Lindman with thanks

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DREAM HOME | IRISH COTTAGE EXTENSION

17 January 2019

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Happy New Year peeps! Todays post has been a long time coming. I thought I may have lost my mojo altogether as everywhere I looked there was more of the same stuff. Maybe it’s the Brexit blues overshadowing any visual delight for me or maybe just the regular January blues. Who knows!?

Point is I’m back and this one is a beauty! I spotted this Irish cottage extension and my mojo kicked right back in. I love how they’ve treated the exterior in the traditional stone clad style but totally rearranged the interior to suit modern living. The contemporary open fireplace is probably my favourite feature though I’m also fascinated by the large picture window giving a perfect view of adjacent meadows and resident cows.

I can’t even get my head around the fact that the railway sleeper steps are cantilevered and anchored into a steel frame hidden in the wall – simply blows my mind but that’s what clever architecture does I guess. The carefully curated mix of old and contemporary furniture and local finds can best be seen in the kitchen where the island unit is clad with recycled wood from the local church. The flagstones in the original part of the cottage are another stunner and a lovely historic contrast to the polished concrete flooring in the extension. The double height above the living and dining areas add grandeur to these social areas and let you admire the view for as long as you like.

A stunning piece of architecture and interior design alike which has reinforced my desire to visit Ireland. And if love this place then check out this villa and this Berlin loft!

 

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ARCHITECTS | Jean Claude Girard
PHOTOGRAPHY | Paul Massey
 
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LOZI | LUXURY PLYWOOD FURNITURE DESIGNER/MAKERS

10 December 2018

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Our fifth Function and Form event was held mid November at the Lozi Work/Shop where owner and designer/maker Soroush Pourhashemi talked to us about his take on high end luxury plywood and how he came up with the idea of an entry level £9.99 collection.

But let me back up and tell you about this fascinating designer/maker who grew up in Tehran and discovered his love of plywood and Scandinavian design during his studies as an industrial designer. As a kid Soroush loved hanging out at his uncles’ carpentry workshop where he started experimenting with wood always trying to make something out of the offcuts – a recurring theme as you’ll find out.

His masters took him to London in 2007 and he was delighted to discover how (relatively) easily plywood was available in the UK. He set up his own workshop solely using this material and had a bit of an epiphany when he figured out how to bend plywood through pressure rather than steam. This allows him to bend larger pieces of plywood thus opening up new design solutions, making stronger furniture with more elegant and thinner curves and lines.

 

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I was surprised to learn that Lozi often create their own plywood applying a veneer of hard(er) wood to add some luxury to their designs. This means the piece is more affordable than a design made of solid wood like walnut, maple or oak whilst not compromising on the design.

Lozi’s designs are simple and modern, almost Scandinavian looking and clearly inspired by Soroush’s favourite designer Finn Alvar Aalto. Curves are a trademark and show off the multiple layers of wood elegantly which Lozi take great care to finish to perfection. Lozi’s plywood is almost entirely top grade from sustainable forests all over Northern Europe ensuring the smooth, plug and notch-free appearance that makes their furniture so beautiful.

 

Most of Lozi’s projects are commercial or residential with anything from wardrobes, kitchens or whole shop outfits but in their commitment to zero waste they’ve come up with an ingenious idea to give customers an entry level product with their £9.99 collection. This collection consist of small pieces like coat hooks, key rings, coasters and such like that are made from the few inevitable offcuts they produce.

I’m currently somewhat obsessed with zero waste and sustainability so I was excited to learn that Soroush is also developing a sheet material from sawdust mixed with bio resin. The prototypes look like a micro terrazzo and I can’t wait to see what a kitchen worksurface or tiles will look like. Watch this space. I’ll make sure I’ll get my hands on a sample when it comes out next year.

 

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We were all far too excited to go our separate ways after the event and had a good old catch up over lunch on Columbia road talking all things interior and discussing how the majority of us juggle freelance and home life. As with all Function and Form events the social aspect of physically getting together and building relationships in person is important to Tiff and me since we all spend far too much time behind our screens at home. Interaction as such is often reduced to emojis on the various social platforms which can’t be a good thing so gathering around a large table with a cup of coffee and having a chat (or moan) is a welcome distraction as well as an enrichment.

Lozi also rather kindly put together a list of their favourite local hangouts, small independent shops and brands and delicious lunch and coffee places you might otherwise walk past. I’ve listed them at the end of this post so if you’re in the Hackney Road area you can check them out for yourself and of course don’t forget to pop into Lozi and have a nose around.

If this has sparked your interest and you’d like to take part in the next Function and Form event drop us a line at hello@wearefunctionandform.com and you’ll be one of the first to know.

 

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Check out these Hackney hangouts as recommended by Leila from Lozi:
 

SHOPPING | 5 mins walk

Henri
Our neighbours at 276 Hackney Road, Henri make beautiful minimal workwear from organic
cotton with a focus on ethical manufacturing. Their shop stocks their own collection and a
selection of brands that share their ethos.
276 Hackney Road, E2 7SJ
 

Grace and Thorn
A beautiful florist just down the road, Grace and Thorn stock an intriguing range of flowers and
some wonderfully whimsical vases.
338 Hackney Road, E2 7AX
 

Eastern Biological
A gift shop entirely focused on botanical objects and natural history, Eastern Biological is a
treasure trove of miscellaneous beautiful objects and fascinating books.
485 Hackney Road, E2 9ED
 

Conservatory Archives
A bit further down Hackney road you can delve into the incredible Conservatory Archives, or East
london’s urban jungle, crammed to the ceiling with a phenomenal range of magical plants and
enormous cacti.
493-495 Hackney Road, E2 9ED
 

SHOPPING | Columbia Road

Ben Day
Fine jeweller Ben Day’s opulent selection of stunning pieces is definitely worth a trip. Soroush got
his wedding rings made here.
160 Columbia Road, E2 7RJ
 

Charlie Borrow you can also find a post about him here
Master leather craftsman, making clean and elegant bags and luggage from a similar Work/Shop set up to Lozi.
116 Columbia Road, E2 7RG
 

Mosaic Del Sur
The beautiful tile experts have their enticing London showroom on Columbia road. Discover their
extensive range of graphic tiles crafted in Morocco.
106 Columbia Road, E2 7RG

 

SHOPPING | A Bit Further Afield

Ally Capellino
Timeless bags for men and women.
9 Calvert Avenue, E2 7JP
 

Wonderound
Beautiful minimalist clothing and gift store, a little further south from Lozi.
16C Calvert Avenue, E2 7JP
 

Broadway Market will be in full swing on a Saturday, so head over there for a great selection of
food and new designers market stalls as well as the established shops that line the street, full of
art books, ethical clothing and boutique designers.
 

House of Hackney, SCP and Goodhood Store are all around the corner if you walk down hackney
road towards Shoreditch High Street station, as well as the many design stores nestled down
Rivington Street and Curtain Road.
 

Redchurch Street, with designer clothing stores like APC, Sunspel and Folk, interiors store Labour
and Wait as well as a great selection of cafes and bars is just a bit further south, at the top end of
Brick Lane.
 
 

SNACK – COFFEE – CHEAP EATS
 
Lanark Coffee
Our favourite coffee shop in the area! Lozi used to share the workshop below with a metal worker
before moving to our current space. Great artisanal coffee and snacks.
262 Hackney Rd, London E2 7SJ
 

StingRay Globe
A Lozi lifesaver, Stingray has fed us more times than we care to admit and probably
singlehandedly saw us through setting the shop up last year. A delicious and well priced Italian, it
is just at the top Columbia road. A great option for a quick and simple lunch.
109 Columbia Road, E2 7RL
 

Hackney City Farm
Right opposite Lozi, Hackney City Farm is a mini heaven amongst a busy street. Their cafe serves
a lovely range of home-made food for under £10, and you can pop by and see the goats
afterwards!
1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA
 

Premises cafe
The cafe serving the infamous Premises Recording studio. The walls are covered with endless
signed photographs of famous musicians who recorded albums there. Simple and easy food, a
mix of traditional cafe and Turkish.
209 Hackney Road, E2 8JL
 

Bun Bun Bun
Our favourite Vietnamese restaurant amongst the baffling array of choice on Kingsland road. We
highly recommend the Bún chả Hà Nội (Hanoi grilled lemongrass pork noodle salad)
134b Kingsland Road, E2 8DY
 

Campania and Jones
A charmingly ramshackle restaurant and coffee shop, just off Columbia Road, serving southern
Italian cooking made from local and seasonal ingredients.
23 Ezra Street, E2 7RH
 
 

LEISURELY MEALS AND DRINKING
 

The Marksman Pub
A modern take on gastropub dining, the Marksman is one of the finest places to eat in the area. It
serves a fantastic selection of beers and was the first Public House in London to be awarded the
Michelin Pub of the Year.
254 Hackney Road, London E2 7SJ
 

Laxeiro
At the top of Columbia road, Laxeiro serves a wide range of fantastic classes Spanish tapas in an
intimate setting.
93 Columbia Road, E2 7RG
 

Morito
A cool and modern restaurant, Morito draws influences from Southern Spain, North Africa and the
Eastern Mediterranean.
195 Hackney road, E2 8JL
 

Lucky and Joy
In our neighbourhood for a couple of months, pop up lucky and Joy serves up some phenomenal
Chinese food in the evenings.
184 Hackney Road, E2 7QL

 

 
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PHOTOGRAPHY | by Lozi with thanks
 
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ROOM TO GROW | MODERN KIDS ROOM MAKEOVER

16 November 2018

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It’s the kids turn this week and I’m going to show you my modern kids room makeover which was a tricky birth (bad pun I know – indulge me!) due to a total visual overload via Pinterest and various other online sources. But in the end I managed to condense my wishlist for their room: contemporary and not too child-like – a room that can adapt to their changing needs with a strong accent colour and clean lines with some quirky elements injecting personality but most importantly easy to keep tidy with a limited number of shelves for books and toys to have on display.

The older I get the more minimalist I become. I find getting rid of stuff incredibly cathartic and whether they like it or not my family has to put up with it. When it comes to kids toys I often come out in a rash… all that plastic makes me uneasy and I constantly worry about consumerism, fast-everything and our throw-away culture. Add worries about the planet, landfill sites, climate change and sustainability and my anxiety levels are right up there which is why I’ve always tried to be very thoughtful about the amount and the kind of toys I’ve given to the kids. Construction toys like Lego are thankfully a favourite as are all wooden toys like the Brio train set which has kept them entertained since they were tiny. But however hard I try crap / stuff / clutter just accumulates when I turn my back for just 5 minutes. So when I designed the kids room I vowed to actually limit the toy cupboard space. If there’s no space for a new toy we either don’t get it or get rid of something.

 

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To achieve the modern, clean lines I was after I bought some Ikea carcasses and customised them with simple birch plywood doors that I treated with OSMO oil prior to installation. The #ikeahack was harder than I initially thought due to uneven floors and walls but I’m really happy with the result. Since the boys manage to break pretty much anything I chose 20mm thick birch plywood and instead of handles I had our handyman cut in round holes.

The cupboards run all along the wall underneath the window and are the perfect height for the kids to build their Lego creations and train sets. Initially I had plans to put a soft mat on top and make a large window seat but I realise that this will only encourage re-enactment of Ninja scenes so I scrapped that idea for now.

 

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In terms of adding some personality to their room I discovered UK based Murals Wallpaper about a year ago via Pinterest when I saw a shot of a huge old fashioned map of the world covering a bedroom wall. Now, for as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by maps. I had a globe when I was young and I would often loose myself looking at it, closing my eyes, spinning it and pointing my finger randomly to where I was going to travel when I was grown up. So when I saw the world map by murals wallpaper I knew I had to have it for the kids bedroom.

The great thing is that it’s customised to your exact wall dimensions and you get a PDF proof of what it will look like beforehand in case you want to make any changes. It went up really quickly and easily as it’s only 3 sections and the instructions are easy to follow. I did it by myself but a second pair of hands would have been better as the sections were quite large.

 

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I absolutely love the result and I’m pleased to say so do the boys. They haven’t inherited quite the same enthusiasm as their mum (yet!) but we often study the ‘Atlas’ map and point to where friends and family live: Germany, Colorado, Spain, California, Texas, The Netherlands, Denmark… and we try to guess how long it would take us to get from one place to another. I can already see this is going to be a talking point for years to come.

 

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As I mentioned above we can’t have delicate things around the boys as their testosterone overload and sheer craziness manages to break pretty much anything so their bunk bed had to be close to industrial strength. Luckily I found one at made.com which weighs a ton and needed two adults and an awful lot of patience to put together but fingers crossed it’s withstood any Ninja assault so far and even accommodated two grown-ups the other weekend.

 

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I love how the combination of wooden posts and white veneer panels contrast with Farrow and Ball’s Stiffkey Blue which covers the whole back wall including the radiator. It’s been up for a good 6 months now and there are no finger prints or scratches in sight – hope I haven’t jinxed it now. It’s also a nice calm and strong colour which brings some intimacy to the far corner. I have to say the colour is much richer in real life, changing constantly in different light conditions and it’s got a fantastic depth and density to it that you don’t get with other paints.

 

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WORLD MAP ‘ATLAS’ | Murals Wallpaper kindly gifted
PAINT ‘STIFFKEY BLUE’ | Farrow and Ball kindly gifted
BUNK BED ‘LINUS’ | made.com
BED LINEN AND CUSHIONS | H&M HOME
RUG ‘RAKLEV’ | Ikea

PHOTOGRAPHY | Annie Kruse
 
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