SUNKEN SEATS RULE
ON ANOTHER LEVEL
Sector
Residential
Location
E7, London
Year
2018
Cost Range
£150,000 +
Core Materials
TBC
Photographer
TBC
Consultants
Blue Engineering
This family-focused home in Forest Gate, E7, masterfully combines innovative and retro ideas. The design features sunken seating and exposed modular 'mini' butterfly roof forms that create a distinctive pleated structure, complemented by large floor-to-ceiling windows and seamless skylights that bathe the interiors in natural light.
The standout feature on the ground floor, the recessed seating area, forms a unique, cosy focal point in front of the expansive windows.
The expansive open-plan dining and living area, along with a modern kitchen, is defined by a cohesive colour palette where warm orange and wooden tones elegantly contrast with deep blue accents. The open-plan kitchen design seamlessly extends outdoors showcasing a walnut-oil-stained birch island highlighted by painted deep blue hues, while additional skylights and extensive glazing enhance the flow of light and space.
The pastel coral bathroom extends the home’s cohesive design by blending soft hues with warm wood and orange accents. A bay window floods the space with natural light, highlighting modern features such as a sleek glass shower screen, a luxurious freestanding bathtub, and a double basin vanity with round-edged mirrors and sinks.
These gentle details create a striking contrast against the bold geometric lines of the surrounding fixtures and tiles, resulting in an elegant and contemporary ambiance.
In the bedroom, rich wooden and orange hues create a warm, inviting atmosphere, and repeated rectangular elements such as windows, wardrobes, and the bedframe contrast elegantly with pastel blue walls.
The seating room with a large bay window reinforces the recurring warm wooden and orange tones against a chic dark blue wall recess.
Timber sash windows throughout further amplify the airy, natural ambiance of the home.
