PROPERTY
28 The childrens’ bathroom was kept light
and crisp using simple white metro tiles
on the walls and small hexagonal tiles on
the floor, which were picked out using a
dark grey grout. A large double vanity unit
was specified with plenty of storage below,
and 2 no. round grey framed mirrors hung
above. Additional storage was provided by
a mirrored wall cabinet above the WC. A
simple black and white framed poster helped
personalize the space.

The childrens’ bedroom was bright, colourful,
an d relaxed, and featured a bespoke, fun,
floor-to-ceiling climbing wall, as well as a
huge world map wallpaper.

Black metal framed matching beds at either
side of the room were complemented by
individual bedside tables for each child. A
quirky LED-lit drum served as a bedside table
for one child, while the other had a traditional
navy blue trunk. Storage was by way of grey
floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with black pebble
handles. Third Floor
The original third-floor bedroom had
the advantage of spectacular views to
Hampstead Heath and beyond courtesy of
floor-to-ceiling windows across the rooftops.

This room was re-designed as a home office
with a rugged masculine aesthetic.

A bespoke dark blue joinery cabinet housed
a recessed TV, with a cabinet designed for
filing and books, and plenty of shelving for
displaying items.

A simple industrial-styled metal desk and
mid-century inspired tan leather desk chair
were also specified, with a large cow skin rug
on the floor.

Landscaping The brief was to design an easy-to-care-for
garden that was child friendly and would be
at its best in the spring and late summer. The
rear garden could only be accessed through
the house, so it was important that any major
landscaping works were carried out during
the renovations.

At the rear of the house, a tiled terrace was
created for outdoor entertaining. The garden
was designed to be very low maintenance
to negate the need for excessive gardener’s
equipment coming through the house.

To this end, it was decided that installing
a faux grass lawn was the most practical
option, as very little maintenance would be
required. Planting on either side of the lawn
was abundant and free-flowing, creating an
English country garden feel with an emphasis
on scent and texture. Climbing plants were
specified to scramble up the low, weathered,
characterful Victorian brick walls. An irrigation
system was installed to further enhance the
low-maintenance aspect of the garden.

The soft landscaping colour pallet was
limited to pinks, purples, and whites.

Specimens consisted of perennials such as
roses, jasmines, honeysuckles, lavenders,
and hydrangeas. These were interspersed
with grasses and ferns to add texture and
structure. Planting had to be both robust and
beautiful, as this was a family garden.

A contemporary fence of narrow, horizontal
slatted pine defined the end of the garden,
providing visual privacy and framing the
childrens’ climbing frame area.

Audio Visual & Home Automation
The house featured a full range of Audio
Visual & Home Automation technology.

Pegasus Automation designed, installed, and
commissioned systems for distributed music/
audio, distributed 4K video, lighting,
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