Under the Arches

The Home

An architectural masterpiece, comprising grand vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, and exposed brickwork, this second-floor mezzanine apartment is as refreshingly original as they come. The open-plan living room and kitchen area spans the principal floor, with large attic windows bathing it in (forgive us) almost celestial light. Colourful sofas, quirky wall art, and a handful of stuffed toys, soften the imposing interiors and create an endearingly eccentric, homely living space. A generously-sized table and six chairs offer a fabulously atmospheric setting for dining in. The bedrooms are masterfully melded with the architecture; two of them being set in the eaves, and one on the mezzanine floor above. The principal bedroom is a triumph of contrasts, where cool white interiors juxtapose a warm burgundy feature wall, and the exquisite curves of church beams meet the crisp edges of contemporary design. When it comes to this home, our praise...