Unique interiors by A & N
A contemporary interior of an English home located in southwest London, with references to Bauhaus aesthetics.
The design draws inspiration from early 20th-century architectural movements, resulting in an interior enriched with bold colour accents.
The layout was preserved based on the original scheme realised in the 1960s by the Swiss studio Atelier 5, whose founders included a student of Le Corbusier.
The design draws inspiration from early 20th-century architectural movements, resulting in an interior enriched with bold colour accents.
The layout was preserved based on the original scheme realised in the 1960s by the Swiss studio Atelier 5, whose founders included a student of Le Corbusier.
In our design approach, we aimed to remain true to the architectural character and context of the house itself.
London
115 m2,
2024
Colour
Use of an active colour forms the main concept — a vibrant, accent-driven interior that brings together a wide palette of shades.
The use of coloured glass, chrome and metal in the selection of furniture and decor reflects the architectural style characteristic of the historical context in which the house was originally created.
The use of coloured glass, chrome and metal in the selection of furniture and decor reflects the architectural style characteristic of the historical context in which the house was originally created.
Layout
Although it is a terraced house, its layout is unusual for the UK: both floors open out to the garden, forming a split-level arrangement.
Convenient spatial zoning is achieved through a functional division between the floors: each level has its own bathroom, with the kitchen and living room located upstairs and the private bedrooms situated below.
Convenient spatial zoning is achieved through a functional division between the floors: each level has its own bathroom, with the kitchen and living room located upstairs and the private bedrooms situated below.
The main task was to preserve the exterior silhouette, the architecture of the house and its original layout, creating a unified and cohesive interior that reflects the design concept created by the home’s original architects.
The entire planning structure is organised along axes that shape and maintain compositional symmetry.
The entire planning structure is organised along axes that shape and maintain compositional symmetry.
Panoramic windows play a major role in the spatial composition: they visually expand the interior and add depth.
This type of glazing acts as a connecting element between the exterior and the interior, so it was essential to preserve this feeling by avoiding unnecessary objects and excessive furniture that could clutter the space.
This type of glazing acts as a connecting element between the exterior and the interior, so it was essential to preserve this feeling by avoiding unnecessary objects and excessive furniture that could clutter the space.
The upper bathroom, located close to the kitchen and living area, is designed in a deep burgundy shade.
Its design combines contrast, rhythm and texture: a complex rhythm is created by the combination of the small-format mosaic with subway tiles.
The colour palette creates a contrasting effect, giving the space a greater sense of volume despite its limited size.
Its design combines contrast, rhythm and texture: a complex rhythm is created by the combination of the small-format mosaic with subway tiles.
The colour palette creates a contrasting effect, giving the space a greater sense of volume despite its limited size.
A colour accent is present in almost every room. In the bedroom, a terracotta–orange wall adds brightness, visually enhancing the intensity of natural light.
When selecting furniture, the focus was mostly on Scandinavian minimalism.
When selecting furniture, the focus was mostly on Scandinavian minimalism.
The master bathroom, on the ground level, features a mix of terrazzo, rectangular subway tiles and mosaic.
The monochrome white tiles are balanced by their glossy texture, coloured grout and the expressive terrazzo.
A grass-green tone is used as the main colour, unifying the space.
Natural veneer is partially used in the finishes.
The monochrome white tiles are balanced by their glossy texture, coloured grout and the expressive terrazzo.
A grass-green tone is used as the main colour, unifying the space.
Natural veneer is partially used in the finishes.
In the existing layout, the second bedroom is rather long and narrow, so it was essential to organise the space carefully, taking its proportions into account.
To visually enlarge the room, a classic technique was used — adding wall mirrors.
To preserve the full height of the panoramic window and maximise natural light, a glass desk was chosen, creating minimal visual obstruction and not blocking the window with its volume.
Due to the limited floor area, all walls were kept neutral, with colour accents introduced only partially — through furniture and decorative elements.
To visually enlarge the room, a classic technique was used — adding wall mirrors.
To preserve the full height of the panoramic window and maximise natural light, a glass desk was chosen, creating minimal visual obstruction and not blocking the window with its volume.
Due to the limited floor area, all walls were kept neutral, with colour accents introduced only partially — through furniture and decorative elements.
The utility and laundry area is designed as simply as possible — without unnecessary details, yet with full attention to convenience.
All household functions are gathered here: storage and washing.
All storage is concealed and functional in use. The materials were chosen for their practicality and moisture resistance, while well-planned lighting ensures comfortable use in the absence of natural light.
All household functions are gathered here: storage and washing.
All storage is concealed and functional in use. The materials were chosen for their practicality and moisture resistance, while well-planned lighting ensures comfortable use in the absence of natural light.
The home office is separated from the main living area and located in the garden shed.
This is a dedicated workspace for a home office. The design is functional and understated, allowing the room to be perceived primarily as a space for focus and work.
This is a dedicated workspace for a home office. The design is functional and understated, allowing the room to be perceived primarily as a space for focus and work.