Subtle Statement

A gentle palette and metal detailing combine to create this classic scheme with a contemporary edge

- Amelia Thorpe

Can you describe the project? This large living room is on the ground floor of a Victorian mansion block in Earl’s Court, southwest London. Although it has a high ceiling and large bay window, it had been furnished with a charcoal-coloured sofa and a heavy walnut bookcase, which filled an entire wall and made the room feel dark and uninviting. My clients have two young children and wanted a space with a lighter, fresher look suitable for family living, watching TV and socialising with friends.

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