home truths

MOST SUCCESSFUL DETAIL IN THE TRANSFORMATION?

The mirrored glass in the bathrooms. The ‘spyglass’ lets in light so I can even have plants in both spaces.

BEST COUNTRY FOR AUCTION FINDS?

Sweden – you can find amazing design, developed since the 1920s, that never got any recognition.

BEST SPACE-SAVING DETAIL?

Ceiling shelves. Apartments always need more storage but no one ever thinks about the ceilings.

FAVOURITE FEATURE IN THE APARTMENT?

The view – when I go to my windows I feel more relaxed watching the boats, trains, cars, people and bustle in the bars.

AN ORIGINAL PHOTO YOU WOULD LOVE TO HANG IN THE APARTMENT?

The Divers by George Hoyningen-huene for the natural light, simple composition, not focusing on the people but just a mood.

PHOTOGRAPHER YOU MOST ADMIRE?

Peter Lindbergh – he always portrayed his models as people. Not in extravagant poses but behind the scenes, relaxed and imperfect.