Blank Canvas Limited have been shortlisted for Living Space – Europe Award in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2022.

Blank Canvas Limited were asked to develop a malleable space that complements the rest of the home whilst being contemporary and sociable. The design had to be sympathetic to the rest of the home, not losing sight of the period features, and be a key talking point of the property.

The design brief that was given was to create a contemporary yet sympathetic space that would be a key talking point to the home. The space had to be mature and sophisticated, and able to accommodate large dinner parties, taking inspiration from the sleek 1960’s mid-century aesthetic, combining understated glamour and drama. A key challenge was to work this style into the space with it’s existing period features.

The flooring was a significant development for this room as all the subfloor and joists needed to be rent, and the original lath and plaster skirting had to be cut into to accommodate the new parquet flooring. For depth and warmth, the designers added a bold solid-colour custom farrow and ball rug from the Rug Company. The contrast between block colours keeps to the mid-century style whilst not detracting from the hand-laid floor. The muted tone of the rug complements the warmth and pattern in the parquet whilst softening the navy walls, giving the overall look a striking impact.

It is a moody room that takes on a personality of its own depending on the time of year. During the summer, the wisteria that grows outside the window cascades down whilst the dappled light feeds through and complements the space’s lighter colours and natural tones. In winter, the dark tones work with the dimmable pendant and scattered lamps for a dramatic yet cosy atmosphere.

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