My first apartment was on the top floor of a brownstone on the fringes of Brooklyn Heights. There were two on each floor, and mine faced the back of the building, with Rear Window-esque views. It was tiny, maybe 500 square feet on a good day, but I adored it. It felt special—a small, calm haven in the middle of a loud, crowded city.
This compact flat, with its quiet stillness, in Camberwell, south London, reminds me of that first rental. I spotted it on Inigo some weeks ago and was instantly charmed by its modest proportions and unpretentious style. (It’s since been snapped up, but for similar listings, check out this and this.)
Here’s a peek at the cozy, creamy apartment, a compelling argument for less is more.
Photography courtesy of Inigo.
Above: The entire home measures just 586 square feet. The eat-in kitchen and “reception” area are in the front of the building.
Above: The oak countertop is finished with a dark stain to match the walnut wood floor.
Above: Though the apartment is small, this six-person dining table allows for intimate dinner parties.
Above: A large bay window in this front room lets in plenty of sun-dappled natural light.
Above: The front door is to the right; the door at left opens into the apartment’s only bathroom. Scroll to the bottom for the layout.
Above: The view from the dining area, through the hall, to the bedroom.
Above: A wall of built-in wardrobe closets provides plenty of storage opportunities to keep clutter at bay.
Above: We spy two design trends at play here: Unexpected Red Theory and the simple bedspread.
Above: Right outside the bedroom door, a sweet little nook with shelves.
Above: The other bedroom is used as “a snug and home office,” according to the listing. The entire home is painted in Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball.
Above: Custom storage built-ins may be the key to living tidily in small spaces.
Above: The layout.
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