Brief
This turnkey London apartment in the iconic brutalist Barbican estate, is a second home for our clients who wanted it to feel layered and textured; a comfortable and welcoming home from home for work trips and family visits. Working to a tight timeframe, we needed to deliver this home to the owners as soon as possible after completion.
Design
Filled with natural light from the floor to ceiling windows in every room, this four-bedroomed apartment called for a soothing palette of colours. We have created a richly layered and textural space through the wall coverings, window treatments and soft furnishings, punctuated by bold, mid-century silhouettes. We worked with some original features including the teak wardrobes, commissioned a bespoke extendable dining table and banquette, and sourced other mid-century pieces from our trusted suppliers including Vaughan and Edward Collinson. We sourced and styled every element – from artwork to ceramics, lighting to plants – to deliver a truly complete home.
Client
Professionals with a young family, principally living overseas.
We commissioned Otta Design to design and furnish our Barbican flat. We were struck at the outset by their distinct style: stylish yet colourful and interesting and, importantly for us, somewhere that could feel like home. Ali and Alex ‘got’ the brief quickly and their proposals were on point and within budget. When we inevitably didn’t take to something, they were quick to suggest alternatives. Importantly, we found the whole team to be responsive, honest and willing to go the extra mile. We couldn’t be more pleased with both the process and the outcome.
Eliza
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