Home of contrasts
Raw materials bring continuity to this open-plan new build
Double-height hallway
The vertical garden was custom built to be self-watering. ‘A local horticulturist selected and installed the plants to ensure they would thrive,’ says Guy.
BUY THE KEY PIECES For a living wall, from £144sq m (supply only), try Inleaf. Sussex Press reclaimed brick slips, £60sq m, Matclad, are similar
Outdoor dining
Smooth concrete and wood cladding reflect the contrasting surroundings of this house. The bamboo in the tall concrete planter will provide a gentle rustling backdrop for diners, as well as visual screening.
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Find similar rectangular cement planters, from £54.99, at Primrose. Try Jo Alexander for a concrete-topped dining table, from £1,695
Dining zone
‘As the dining area sits centrally between the living area, kitchen and terrace, it’s the perfect spot for entertaining guests,’ says Guy.
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Maltby Acacia dining table, £599, Swoon, would work here. Try Muuto cover stacking chair, £288, Made in Design
Bifold doors
Black window and door frames throughout the house emphasise its industrial feel. Folding the doors right back reduces the boundary between the inside and outside spaces.
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For similar black-framed bifold doors, try Origin
“The urban-industrial context enabled me to combine raw material finishes with modern features to create warm, inviting spaces”
Kitchen
The glass-fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) worktop mixed with black pigment flows seamlessly to the floor. ‘A wet-look finish was applied, with a penetrating food-grade sealer on top for hygiene.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES The Milano Ultra in Pencil, from £5,060, Wren Kitchens is similar. Shoreditch bar stool, £99, Where Saints Go, would work. Try Black Iron Thread hanging lamp, £132.99, Trouva
“It’s open-plan, but with clever zones arranged throughout the home”
Living room
‘The sofa is a custom design that fits in the corner nook of the living room. It’s been layered with cushions and a throw to create warmth and comfort in contrast to the white walls, brick and concrete.’
BUY THE KEY PIECES Try the Carmo modular sofa, from £2,654, Boconcept. Romy coffee table, £299, La Redoute, has this look. For similar artwork, try Blue Agate by Cafelab (60x80cm), £36, I am Fy
Main bedroom
Prefabricated lightweight concrete sheeting was used as a feature wall behind the bed to continue the industrial theme throughout the house.
BUY THE KEY PIECES Hong Kong Nebraska oak bedside table, £121.99, Own Furniture, has this look. Kyoto pendant light, £199, Heal’s, would work here. The
Sage Green double linen duvet cover, £160, Piglet, is similar
“My vision was minimalist in design but complex in texture and materials”
Bathroom
A black bath is the hero piece in the bathroom. Floors and walls have been laid with concreteeffect tiles as a cheaper alternative to the real thing.
BUY THE KEY PIECES Lusso Vetrina black stone resin bath, £2,895, Lusso Stone, is an option. Teak stool, £63.99, Vida XL, is similar. Ancoats grey concrete effect porcelain floor tiles, £37.50sq m, Porcelain Superstore, would work
“The site’s unusual shape and size were challenging, but a detailed schedule made sure only the materials required for specific tasks were on site at a time”
Study
The artworks are by Guy’s grandfather, artist Bert Bunder, with the same colours picked up in the rug and vases.
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Celine desk, £450, Heal’s, is similar. Raven carver chair, £129, Cult Furniture, has this look
Bedroom
A charcoal palette echoes the colours on the ground floor for continuity, with custom artwork by Byron Bay artist Jasper Hills.
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Try Midnight Grey French linen double duvet cover, £110, Soak & Sleep