Edwardian Balham Family Home

Brief

No longer meeting their needs, this Edwardian London home needed to evolve to bolster our clients’ lifestyles rather than hindering them, and we were tasked with reimagining the space for the next phase of family life.

Balham hallway entrance, multi coloured stair runner, panelled walls
Balham family home bathroom, pink painted walls, green hexagon tiles, gold fixtures, textured artwork
Balham family home Otta design, gold wall lamp with cream shade, green and white simplistic wallpaper design, wooden antique table, purple and burgundy patterned rug and decorative cushions
Bespoke wardrobes with textured panelling, bespoke built in seat with red cushion
Velvet green headboard with gold detailing around the edge, wooden rectangular bedside table, gold wall lamp with cream shade, green and white simplistic wallpaper design
Antique dressing table, purple sofa in bay window, purple patterned rug
Green scallop tiles and wooden vanity unit, marble floor tiles, gold accents
Bespoke reeded storage in bathroom, green patterned blind, shower room Balham
Vibrant pink scalloped headboard, blue feather designed wallpaper with painted cornice, vibrant yellow patterned lamp shades placed on wooden bedside tables with gold handles, pink and orange decorative cushions
Vibrant pink scalloped headboard, blue feather designed wallpaper with painted cornice, vibrant yellow patterned lamp shades, pink and orange decorative cushions, neutral curtains with mustard yellow trim
Bespoke wardrobe and dressing table, blue panted joinery, blue feather designed wallpaper, green stool
Balham family home, study, bespoke painted joinery, pink patterned blind, interior design inspiration, painted shelving unit, inspiration for shelving décor
Balham family home, bespoke fitted reading nook painted blue, blue painted joinery, red upholstered seat pad
Bathroom design ideas to elevate your space, vibrant blue bespoke vanity unit with marble top, bohemian teal and blue floor tiles, silver fixtures, multi-coloured wall lamp shades either side a rectangular mirror
Balham family home bathroom, pink patterned blinds, panelled bath and walls painted light blue, patterned floor tiles
master bedroom joinery balham family home otta design

Design

Playing with colour intensity and pattern, we tailored this home to each individual, setting the tone with the vivid Roger Oates x A Rum Fellow stair runner in the hallway. An overly large bathroom for the size of the house was reconfigured to create a shower room and a separate study. We sourced antiques, vintage textiles and embroidered artworks from our trusted dealers to add patina and bring depth and richness. We designed and commissioned bespoke joinery to create elegant storage and clever moments within the spatial planning, such as a neat reading nook in a long, narrow teenager’s bedroom, a handsome walnut desk with brass detailing in the study and hidden storage. The project is elevated by considered materials and finishes to withstand the daily rigours of a busy family home.

otta design guest bedroom balham family home

Client

A family with two teenage daughters who had explored the option of moving but decided, instead, to update their existing home.