Islington Flat
This refurbishment of a North London flat creates a bright, open-plan kitchen and living room, alongside a newly separated bedroom to the rear.
The internal area measures just 36 sqm and it forms part of a Grade II listed crescent in Islington, built in 1860. Many of the townhouses were subsequently converted to flats in the 1970’s with the loss of original decorative features.
A minimal approach to detailing and colour was taken in the kitchen to create clean, contemporary surfaces that do not detract from the room’s original ornate features.more
The internal area measures just 36 sqm and it forms part of a Grade II listed crescent in Islington, built in 1860. Many of the townhouses were subsequently converted to flats in the 1970’s with the loss of original decorative features.
Design Approach
Low-quality twentieth-century doors, shutters, and architraves were carefully replaced with bespoke period-panelled joinery throughout.A minimal approach to detailing and colour was taken in the kitchen to create clean, contemporary surfaces that do not detract from the room’s original ornate features.more
The restored period joinery is beautifully complemented by luxurious new Carrara marble fireplaces and a bespoke kitchen finished in matching marble. A compact, contemporary bathroom design features chevron black slate tiles and underfloor heating with fog-free mirrors.
Restoring Original Features
To bring the history of the 1860s building back to life, the original cornices were carefully repaired, with decades of paint painstakingly removed to reveal the crisp plaster detail beneath. Finally, the heavily varnished and damaged original floorboards were sanded and soap-stained to restore their authentic, tactile character.Project Information
Project Architect:Ben Ridley
Location:
Thornhill Crescent, Islington N1
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