Jonathan Tuckey Design updates London apartment with pink and pistachio-green storage walls
Pastel storage walls curve and dip through the rooms of this apartment in London's Marylebone neighbourhood, which has been overhauled by architecture studio Jonathan Tuckey Design . The apartment is situated along Upper Wimpole Street, occupying the ground floor
How to Maximise Space in a Small Kitchen
Houzz UK Contributor. LWK London are a design-led German Kitchen specialist based in London. We supply a very high standard of service based upon the principals of professionalism, honesty, diligence and intimate design knowledge. All of our specialist team
Sophisticated contemporary design of Victorian home in London
The main office of Nune studio is located in New York, as most of their projects are also here. But London is the second largest market for the company, as well as home to co-founder Sheena Murphy. The designer
Symbolising a harmony between urban life and the natural world, Kelly Anna’s Paddington mural is the bolt of optimism we all need…
Spanning 150 metres around Paddington Square and a landmark 45ft-tall ‘totem’ on Praed Street, Nature Nurture has been created by Kelly Anna , and is the London-based artist and illustrator’s largest work to date; the Sellar- and Dezeen-commissioned piece
Explore urban context and belonging with architect Jayden Ali
The world is changing and architecture is adapting, and a new wave of young practices in London emerges. They are armed with bold ideas, digital tools, new studio set ups and innovative designs and approaches. In our Next Generation
Chila Kumari Singh Burman transforms the Tate Britain facade into a boisterous spectacle for Diwali
Just in time for Diwali, Liverpool-born artist Chila Kumari Singh has blanketed the facade of the Tate Britain with a kaleidoscopic installation that’s illuminating in more ways than one. (© Joe Humphrys/Tate Photography) Now in its fourth year, the
The left “fetishises council housing with the same conviction as the right fetishises traditional styles”
We should be applauding social housing projects, but resist the rhetoric that sees council housing as the only solution to the housing crisis, says Owen Hopkins . Donald Trump may have been vanquished, but Trumpism is still alive and
18 Underrated Art Deco Buildings In London That You Need To See
Pinner Court in North Harrow © Joshua Abbott The suburbs of 'Metro-Land' — which blossomed in the 1920s and 30s around northwest London and into the nearby home counties — brought about a slew of exciting modernist architecture: from
This Exquisite Extension With a Zigzag Roof Was Made Possible by Neighborly Collaboration
View 26 Photos In London, architect Julia Hamson transforms the dark, cramped kitchen of her Victorian terrace house into a flexible gathering space. When London architect Julia Hamson founded her studio 4 S Architecture in early 2020, her first
Housing meets industrial heritage at Make Architects’ Asta House in London
The reimagining of an office building in central London by Make Architects, Asta House, combines contemporary housing and 1950s industrial heritage Photography: Jack Hobhouse Working with Derwent London, Make Architects has completed the full reimagining of an existing central
Ten modernist architecture highlights in London’s Metro-land
Joshua Abbott has written A Guide to Modernism in Metro-Land to highlight the modernist architecture in the northwestern suburbs of London. Here he selects ten of the most interesting examples. A Guide to Modernism in Metro-Land focuses on 200
Bermonds Locke hotel in London evokes sunny California deserts
Mirage-like mirrored ceilings and cacti-filled planters are some of the features that interiors studio Holloway Li has incorporated in this hotel in London , which is meant to echo California deserts. Bermonds Locke is located at the heart of
Hub Living: Victorian Terraced House Turned into 11 Custom, Clever Bedsits
There are many different ways in which old homes can be renovated and extended to give them a new lease of life. In the last few years we have seen classic residences being given a new lease of life
Landmark conversions:iconic former company buildings across London being transformed into hundreds of new homes
The headquarters of Britain’s leading companies have traditionally been a showcase of their wealth and success over decades, displaying some of the finest architecture of their time. In prime locations, their generous interiors and entrance halls of height and
Mayor of London Launches Housing Design App to Transform Construction
In order to assist the city of London and encourage constructions after Covid-19, the Mayor of London , with tech-led design practice Bryden Wood and leading residential consultancy Cast , have launched a new version of the housing design
Beautifully Renovated Victorian Terraced House Blends Art Deco with Steampunk
If you love a mix of eclectic brilliance, art deco influences and a restrained Steampunk appeal thrown into the mix, then the beautifully renovated Steampunk House in London is the one for you. Revamped and carefully renovated by Bradley
Hidden London Mews House revealed at Chelsea Barracks
Architects William Smalley and Ben Pentreath collaborate on ‘hidden’ Mews House at Chelsea Barracks in London Forming part of the Chelsea Barracks development in West London, a new, ‘hidden’ mews house has just been unveiled, courtesy of a collaboration
Seven wooden kitchens that offer a different take on timber
Wood has long been used to create kitchens , but architects and designers are finding subtle ways to reimagine the material in the cooking space. Interiors reporter Natasha Levy selects seven standout examples. Spruce-wood cupboards inset with subtle grooves
How one Victorian terrace conversion is a lesson in modern design
Full of surprises, Simon and Victoria Proctor’s home in Shepherd’s Bush, where they live with children Max, 14, and Phoebe, 19, appears from the outside to be an unassuming Victorian terrace house. Once you’re inside, however, it changes character.
New London Awards shortlist:former army barracks and brick apartment blocks among Best Housing Scheme 2020 contenders
Small, simple, elegant and contemporary brick apartment blocks, that suit their surroundings and have easy access to green space and amenities, are being held up as the best examples of residential design and construction in the New London Awards
An $8.3 Million London Home Designed by David Adjaye Is On the Market
From the outside, Lost House in London’s King’s Cross neighborhood lives up to its name: Designed by Ghanaian-British starchitect David Adjaye , it sits in a former delivery yard and can be easily missed by passersby. The industrial façade,
London restaurant Tavolino is a trattoria designed for locals – The Spaces
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How to sell a house in three months:new tech platform Offr cuts average time it takes to sell in half
Alamy Stock Photo A property revolution is promised for London from this month, in the shape of Offr, a tech platform that can facilitate wholly online transactions. Appearing as a button on estate agents’ websites and free to use,
Nifty Victorian Home Addition: Oak, Concrete, Exposed Brick and a Whole Lot of Glass
Stoke Newington in North London is one of those fabulous neighborhoods that seems to combine modernity and a happening nightlife with remnants on its historic past and Victorian architecture that seems to transport you back in time. It is
English eclectic: unusual townhouse in London
Already from the street, it becomes clear that this is not a typical London townhouse . Adjoining classic houses on both sides, this one has a modern black roof, and the tone of the facade brick is also different
whitaker studio envisions the modular ‘anywhere house’ to be playfully rearranged
following the success of its joshua tree residence , london-based whitaker studio envisions its ‘anywhere house.’ characterized as a cluster of faceted geometries, the dwelling is envisioned as a modular system which is could be easily transported and reproduced.
Sella Concept brings retro feel to Sister Jane Townhouse in London
Fringed furnishings and velvet walls feature inside the west London headquarters that design studio Sella Concept has created for fashion brand Sister Jane, which includes a showroom, restaurant and roof terrace. Sella Concept said it drew upon "untapped maximalist
Where to buy in London:the 10 regeneration zones set to be totally transformed in the next 15 years
Cast your mind back 15 years, to when the section of east London now centred around the former 2012 Olympic Village was dominated by industrial buildings, artist-inhabited old warehouses and neglected high streets. This area is unrecognisable today ,
Boano Prišmontas creates modular garden office that’s “easier to assemble than IKEA furniture”
London studio Boano Prišmontas has created a prefabricated timber home office that can be built within a day, in response to the increased number of people working from home due to coronavirus . Named My Room in the Garden,
Camille Walala revives east London high street with community-funded artwork
Residents of London's Leyton neighbourhood have crowdfunded the overhaul of an entire block on their local high street, recruiting designer Camille Walala to decorate it with a large-scale mural in her colourful, signature style. Called Walala Parade, the piece
Extending homes without planning permission:
Could there be a simple solution to London ’s housing crisis? One that has been right under our noses — or, to be more accurate, just above our heads — all along? From this month, changes to the planning
Diversity in design:new charity United in Design working to revolutionise interiors industry for BAME designers
Sophie Ashby, a high-profile designer of luxury interiors , recently called her industry “elitist and exclusionary” in an outspoken critique, adding that “you often need the right connections for success”. Her views were crystallised by the death in the
This Radically Narrow Home Just 2.3m Wide in London Finds New Space!
Those who have spent all their lives in a big city do not generally realize or value the many perks that come with such a life. Sure it can get noisy, hectic and congested at times. But then there
Asta House / Make Architects
Text description provided by the architects. Make Architects has completed a central London re-use residential project for Derwent London , a leading UK developer known for its distinctive, design-led portfolio that contributes positively to the urban realm of the
Fast-changing South Bermondsey:new Overground station and thousands of homes planned for London district
The Bermondsey most young Londoners know is all pints at The Woolpack, weekends browsing in Maltby Street Market and sherry and tapas at José, all in the metaphorical shadow of the Shard. Just down the road things are less
Iconic architecture serves as the backdrop to decadent design at Tavolino, a lavish new Italian-inspired eatery for London Bridge…
Situated riverside at London Bridge is the stunning new neighbourhood bar and restaurant , Tavolino; a contemporary yet casual spot to enjoy classic Italian dishes and drinks whilst taking in impressive views over City Hall, Tower Bridge and the
MoreySmith’s central London office champions a sense of belonging
As interior design specialist MoreySmith moves into a new office in central London, the firm explores ideas of belonging, health and safery, flexbility and community in the workspace The swift decline and practical obsolescence of the traditional office has
An east London family home by Freehaus packs a punch through simplicity
London architects Freehaus rethink a family home in the city’s borough of Hackney through a balanced combination of minimalism, a material-led approach and clever interventions that respond to their clients’ needs Victorian brick house redesigns are probably among the
Dozens Of Colourful Murals Will Appear In London In September
150 artists from all over the world will take part in the first London Mural Festival in September. The festival takes place across London, with the artists teaming up to adorn the capital with at least 20 new large-scale
8 Lovely Lakeside Walks Near London
We know, we know, we're Londonist and this isn't in London. Sometimes we like to show you interesting places to go and things to do that are a little further afield. For more things to do near London, take
9 Seaside Towns In Kent To Visit From London
We know, we know, we're Londonist and this isn't in London. Sometimes we like to show you interesting places to go and things to do that are a little further afield. For more things to do near London, take
Commuter homes in Crossrail town Maidenhead:
Covid-19 and Crossrail , the latter now expected to arrive next year, are likely to reinforce the commuter fortress that is Maidenhead , which enjoys a lovely location alongside a rural stretch of the Thames. “We’re noticing more families
How London’s makers are fuelling a boom in handmade design
The market for craft is booming. A report by the Crafts Council this spring showed that 73 per cent of adults in Britain bought something handmade last year, amounting to some 25 million objects, and almost a third of
Affordable housing in London:Greenwich signs up for hundreds of prefab homes to address chronic housing shortage
Britain's biggest “factory-built” council homes programme since the prefab construction boom of the Forties has been launched in east London. Greenwich council has signed a £300 million contract for the delivery of up to 750 new modular homes to
London’s waterside homes:where to find new flats along the capital’s canals and rivers — near cycle paths and nature trails
Covid-19 lockdown has got Londoners craving fresh air, wide-open spaces and nearness to nature. However, this trinity of needs is not always satisfied by green space. There are home buyers who find greater peace by the waterside — walking
New homes on Portman Estate:Twentyfive brings rare collection of new flats and penthouses to central London hub
To a prized central London district that’s undergoing a discreet facelift comes TwentyFive, a rare new boutique scheme of 23 lateral flats and two penthouses. Portman Estate’s 110 acres stretch east of Edgware Road and north of Oxford Street,
Living in Clerkenwell:the Zone 1 neighbourhood with house prices on the up and Crossrail on the horizon
Adrian Lourie Clerkenwell has a remarkable reputation as the nerve centre of British creativity. There are more creative businesses per square mile in this medieval central London enclave than in any other part of the UK, from architects, designers
Shared-ownership flats in London:first-time buyer homes on sale at Canary Wharf’s new luxury ‘vertical village’
The Canary Wharf skyline is being redrawn with a series of towers – either newly completed or under construction - which, if laid end to end, would stretch out for more than a mile. Homes in these sky-high buildings
How the summer property market is bouncing back:mini-boom sees house sales in August rise by 44 per cent on same time last year
The housing market has gone bonkers in London . Sealed bids, quick-fire sales and record prices are back. After a prolonged period of Brexit stagnation and the shock of lockdown, the London housing scene, usually quiet in midsummer, is
New homes in south-west London:plans resubmitted for riverside brewery in Mortlake with twice as much affordable housing
A £1.5 billion masterplan to turn one of London’s oldest brewery sites into a Thameside “village” with 1,250 homes has been lodged with Sadiq Khan. It is the latest attempt to win planning permission to develop the former Stag
UK house prices:buyers look to leave London post-lockdown as summer mini-boom hits the regions
The UK property market is experiencing a record-smashing summer mini boom, with the number of sales agreed from mid-July to mid-August totalling more than £37 billion. The post- lockdown surge in activity also saw the highest number of homes
First-time buyer homes for sale in Wandsworth:
Work will start next year on Transport for London ’s revamp of hated Wandsworth gyratory, removing the choke collar of traffic from this underrated location. With two-way traffic restored, better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, and billions of pounds
Renting in London:average rents continue to fall as Airbnbs flood the long let market
Daniel Lynch Rents in London fell again in July – usually a busy period for the market in the capital – amid the continuing upheaval caused by coronavirus. The average rent in London dropped 4.2 per cent compared to
Bright townhouse in pleasant pastel colors with wonderful garden in London
Pastel shades go very well with English interiors – proved on the example of this wonderful townhouse in London. Pale pink living room, blue kitchen, gray bedrooms – each of the rooms has its own set of colors, but
Modern Classic: Cheerful Recycled Brick Extension of North London Home
A balance between the old and the new is one that is hard to achieve. In a city that values tradition as much as it embraces a global cosmopolitan vibe like London, combining the new with the old makes
Mutiny on the Bounty house:south London home of Captain William Bligh for sale for £2.5m
The south London family home of Captain William Bligh, the naval commander who was set adrift by his crew in the Mutiny on the Bounty, is on sale for £2.5 million. The officer was the first owner of the