Ever since we posted on architect Paul West’s Victorian duplex in Stoke Newington, London, we’ve been thinking about the tranquil nature of two-tone white paint and the lasting appeal of modern, back-to-basics design. Here we detail the key elements of the main bedroom from furniture to finishes.
Photography courtesy of The Modern House.
Above: The bedroom is equipped with good bones: Victorian detailing, complete with shutters, and wood floors. Photograph from English Translation: A Compact Victorian Gets an Eclectic but Cohesive Makeover.
Above: An oversized paper lantern hangs near the window to delineate the sleeping space from the seating area. Photograph from English Translation: A Compact Victorian Gets an Eclectic but Cohesive Makeover.
Above: A metal four-poster bed and jute rug anchors the tidy room. Photograph from English Translation: A Compact Victorian Gets an Eclectic but Cohesive Makeover.
Above: A vintage stool stands next to unique built-in dresser storage. Photograph from English Translation: A Compact Victorian Gets an Eclectic but Cohesive Makeover.
Paint
Above: The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball Wimborne White.
Above: The original shutters to the home, the built-in storage cabinet, and added wardrobe are all painted in Farrow & Ball Shaded White.
Furniture
Above: From Room & Board, the Architecture Queen Bed, shown in white, is $1,499.
Above: The classic Hans Wegner PP225 Flag Halyard Chair is available through Danish Design Store; contact for price and availability.,
Above: The bedside tables shown are vintage sourced from Forest in London. For something similar, the Mara Side Table from Article is $199.
Lighting & Hardware
Above: The oversized lantern is the HAY Rice Paper Shade 80cm; $73.49 from Blu Kat in Stockholm through Trouva.
Above: The Original BTC Hector Table Lamp is $359 at Design Within Reach.
Above: The black-painted radiator is from Castrads: the Mercury Radiator comes in a range of sizes/columns through Castrads.
Above: The Berenson Hardware Black Cabinet Knobs are $2.21 each from My Knobs.,
Textiles
Above: The Jute Boucle Rug comes in a range of sizes priced from $124.99 to $250 depending at West Elm.
Above: The Textured Herringbone Blanket is £245 from Mourne Textiles.
Above: Simple Linen Pillows in Bronze are $85 at Hawkins New York.
Above: From Felin Fach in Wales, the Garreg DDU Welsh Blanket is £195 Felin Fach.
For more bedroom decor ideas see our posts:
- Steal This Look: Moody Monochrome in the Scottish Highlands
- Steal This Look: A Hushed Bedroom in Calming Colors
- Steal This Look: A Bungalow Bedroom in Malibu, California
- Steal This Look: A Springlike Pastel Bedroom in Paris, DIY Edition
