Budget Living Room with Slate Flooring, Brick Flooring and Carpet Ideas and Designs

This family of five had just down-sized to a new build townhouse and were desperate to add some of their colourful personalities to the all white space. Early on I established their love for rich jewel colours and embraced this fully in the living room, influenced by their stunning curtains. Encouraging them to colour drench the space they now have a cosy getaway for the evenings and entertaining. Pops of fuscia, blush and brass add contrast while black accents ground the scheme. The deep teal and blush tones continue in their kitchen, which includes this fun snug area, with oak elements to lighten the scheme and beautiful floor length curtains. Plants feature heavily. Finally the botanical influences flow through into their hardworking home office, to create a calming atmosphere with paler green tones, oak, sisal and leather. The family are thrilled with the end result and say the colours in their new home bring them a lot of joy.

OWN LONDON has completed a sensitive two-year renovation of a five-storey listed townhouse in London’s Knightsbridge, blending historic character with modern family living. The design preserves original features such as grand staircases, sash windows, and ornate mouldings, while introducing contemporary finishes like polished plaster, bold marble, and custom joinery. Two identical master suites on the first and second floors each have private terraces, bathrooms, and dressing areas, one clad in antique mirrors, the other in suede panelling. The third-floor children’s bedrooms feature matching trundle beds and bespoke carpets for comfort and style. The ground floor offers elegant living and dining spaces. The lower ground floor includes a relaxed family room with banquette seating, staff quarters, and a guest powder room detailed with reeded marble. This level opens to a private courtyard framed by brick arches and mirrored walls, creating a secluded oasis. OWN LONDON expertly marries heritage and contemporary design, crafting a timeless home for modern family life.

Studio K Inredning
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Adam Johnston Photography http://www.adamjohnstonphotography.com

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Chris Snook
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Simon Burt
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Esteve Serra
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Black painted gallery wall disguising the wall mounted television in the living room. Photography © Tiffany Grant-Riley
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####Disclaimer: The image provided is not representative of our projects but reflects the style we strive to achieve. We are currently seeking client consent to share completed project images across various online platforms. https://biid.org.uk/resources/permission-use-photography-what-you-need-know We cater to a significant number of private clients who opt not to have their project images shared online. Nonetheless, we are pleased to share our portfolio upon request, specifically featuring projects for which we have obtained client consent.#### The project's scope was to use existing furniture items and enhance the room by creating more light and space planning. Two generations used this family home, and they wanted to keep the feel of the space the same. They only wanted to repaint the area, bring some colour coordination, and create more free space for circulation around the open-plan dining and lounge area. Here are some keywords that can describe the project briefly: color palette, mood, downsizing, refreshing, and reusing.