After Great Tower Street, #Central #London, #MasterBedroom

7 years ago

Great Tower Street, Central London EC3 (Near the Tower of London) · More Info

Before. This room had #blue #fittedwardrobes I could not move, was rather dark as north facing and needed #modernising, so I fitted a new larger pendant, added side lights and side tables, painted in a couple of diff greys and added a blue wall behind the bed, to balance the deep blue on the wardrobes. Fitting new carpets, window boxes and plants, and styling with fresh new bedding along with a pop of yellow in the central cushion, certainly brightened and freshened up this room.

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