Interior Design
There can be fewer more difficult spaces to design than a double-height living space converted from part of a grand ballroom. The double-height windows demanded sensitive window treatments and the mezzanine had to be integrated with the lower space.
The owners wanted an integrated home cinema system which was wired in prior to the the installation of the superb new American black walnut floor with a maple border inlay. Lacking a natural hearth for focus, the room was given a paint-effect faux chimney breast, slightly wider than the proposed plasma screen and extending from floor to ceiling to emphasize and compliment the elegant sheer linen curtains shot with copper threads. Bespoke "picture shelves" in American black walnut were designed by Adrienne Chinn and manufactured by a specialist joinery company.
The living space is adjoined by a dining area that is geared towards sophisticated entertaining. The ceiling pendant hints at a traditional chandelier but exudes its ethereal light without imposing any weight. The paired wall-lights are also unobtrusive. All the lights operate on a dimmer system to set the perfect ambience.
The existing stairs and mezzanine were stripped of their ordinary banisters, and a bespoke replacement in metal with glass balls was designed by Adrienne Chinn and manufactured by a specialist metalworker. Also bespoke is the under-stair storage unit in American black walnut that houses the home entertainment system.
