The Bold Edwardian Terrace

Crouch End, London

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Project photography Louise Misell ©
A photo of the hallway looking towards the red carpeted stairs and the kitchen beyond. A before photo of the plastered hallway looking up the stairs.

An Edwardian end of terrace home in North London has been injected with colour and style to reflect the creative personality of the owners. Inspired by the Edwardian love of bold colours and accessories, the previously beige, bland palette has been replaced with a warm embrace of teals, dark greens, chocolates and soft pinks, with vibrant furniture and an eclectic collection of art.

A photo of a piece of artwork of a young girl with a blue background, on pink painted walls.
A photo of the bathroom showing the pink walls, brown woodwork and blue tiles. A before photo of the bathroom which had a white suite, tiles and cabinetry.
A close up of a brass oval mirror, with the main bedroom reflected in the glass.
A photo showing two blush pink cocktail chairs against a teal wall.
A photo looking along the headboard with pink floral wallpaper behind the bed. A before photo showing the magnolia walls and floral curtains at the window.
A close up photo of the blue tiles and dark marble worktop around the sink in the bathroom.

The depth of the pigments in the paints used means the hues shift as the light changes, making the home incredibly rich and vibrant. Each room has its own clearly defined style and function, but they are linked through a consistent colour palette, and with the carefully chosen large pieces to the small details, together they make a cohesive style statement.

A photo of a teal velvet sofa with matching footstool in a living room with pink walls. A before photo showing a leather sofa and plain white walls.
A photo of the side of the stairs in the hallway, which are painted a mid blue.
A photo of the bathroom showing the blue finger mosiac tiles in the shower with antiqued mirror tiles above.
A photo of the main bedroom showing the original fireplace with a Victorian washstand in an alcove to the side. A before photo showing the plain walls and old wall lights.
A teal velvet chair with a black standard lamp behind it.
A photo looking along the bathroom cabinets to the back of the door, which is painted in a soft pink to match the walls.
The fringed glass lampshade in the main bedroom, against a backdrop of the Bancha green wardrobes. A before photo of the old grey lampshade and the white melamine wardrobes.
A photo of the teal front door in the hallway with a large gilt mirror on the wall above a console table. A before photo showing the white painted front door and frame.

Despite the bold colours, there is a softness to the spaces, creating a calm and relaxing home for the owners to enjoy living in.

A photo of the pink and teal reception rooms with a teal velvet chair in the foreground and a bar cart behind it. A before photo looking to the back reception room with white walls and little furniture.
A photo from the landing looking into the second bathroom which has bold patterned wallpaper and a green vanity unit.
A photo of the blue bespoke cabinetry under the sink, with the blue and teal patterned tiles on the floor. A before photo of the old white bathroom cabinets around the sink.
A photo of the back of the reception rooms which is painted in a rich teal, with alcove shelving built in. A before photo showing the room with white walls and mismatched furniture.
A photo of the first floor landing with teal painted bannisters and brass lighting and door furniture. A before photo of the view from the first floor landing with bare walls.
A photo of the green and pink main bedroom with peach wall lights and patterned velvet Roman blinds.
A photo of the knocked through reception rooms, one is painted teal and the other is painted pink, with sumptuous velvet furniture. A before photo showing the view from one room to another, with white walls and mismatched furniture.
A view of the pink and green floral wallpaper behind the headboard in the main bedroom.

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