Decorbuddi Project | Tonbridge
Designed by Laura Nicolson the brief for this new build property was to design a scheme for the living room and master bedroom that would maintain a modern and uncluttered aesthetic, balanced with just enough softness to generate a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
There were very few architectural details designed into the house. No cornices, dado rails or ceiling roses, for example. The fireplace in the living room and the fitted wardrobes in the bedroom were the only fixed elements chosen by the developers.
The starting point was to create a look and feel for the living room that would flow throughout the house.
The living room has been designed to be a predominantly adult space with large TV and home bar, for entertaining friends and family. There is an open-plan living area elsewhere for the children to play.
The objective was to create a relaxed, bright and airy living space with a contemporary edge. Making the most of the lovely south-facing aspect, Laura chose a calm blue colour palette, with pops of sunny yellow to achieve this effect.
The rug is a key element, adding a first layer of pattern and texture, breaking up the sea of grey carpet. Combined a carefully considered collection of colours, patterns and materials to add warmth and interest.
They sourced a beautiful drinks cupboard and built additional shelves for bottles and glasses, to create a complete bar area. Both this and the TV unit are made of wood to bring in an additional natural material.
Decorbuddi interior designer Laura Nicolson, drew on her background as a textile and surface pattern designer, to bring together the perfect collection of cushions and soft furnishings. These are complemented by the warm brass and subtle gold she chose for the metallic details.
The paint colour used in this room is ‘Scotch Mist‘.
The master bedroom is a large but somewhat awkward space with low coombed ceiling and north-facing aspect. The wardrobes had already been built in, leaving limited options for the positioning of the furniture.
The headboard is the key feature, neatly designed to meet the first line of the ceiling, drawing the eye and softening the space. The super king bed is perfectly proportioned to fit the length of the room and is in-keeping with the luxurious look and feel of a boutique hotel. It also enables the children to climb into bed in the mornings for cuddles and stories.
Maximising storage was important. By adding a chest of drawers by the window, storage ottoman at the base of the bed, and drawers in the bedside tables it helped to keep the room clear of clutter and maintain the peaceful atmosphere.
Smart lighting is in place to control the low level lighting on the bedsides and dressing tables.
A dressing table was added between the two wardrobes to create a complete dressing area.
The soft teal colour palette flows from the blues of the living room, with additional touches of pink in the cushions and shades.
The paint colour used in this room is ‘Greylag Goose‘.
Credits:
- Decorbuddi: Laura Nicolson
- Photography: Elissa Jane Diver
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20. Scotch Mist
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104. Greylag Goose
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