Over the weekend I moved into my new apartment here in London and I am in love. As you may recall I wrote about wanting to live in a period house which I was able to get along with a fully renovated apartment – the best of both worlds. And because the people who write descriptions for real estate website’s must have degrees in English literature mixed with creative writing I will share with some of their descriptions straight off the website along with the photos I took on Saturday as I moved my suitcases in.
“This is a stunning large luxurious two double bedroom second floor flat with access to a shared garden. The property has just been fully refurbished to a very high standard, providing modern contemporary living with a state of the art fully equipped kitchen with the benefit of quartz worktops, integrated appliances and easy to clean wooden flooring. Fabulous open plan fully furnished lounge/kitchen. Two large comfortable carpeted bedrooms. The bathroom comprises of a bathtub, rain shower head, mixer and wand and underfloor heating.” Well there you have it – a very poetic description and now my photos and captions:
Brand new kitchen with almost every appliance (dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer) is hidden
The only thing in my fridge on move-in day 🙂
Gorgeous overhead lighting
The kitchen table and view of the period homes across the street
Very excited about this L-Shape couch and the TV it will soon face
My very new bedroom furniture and gorgeous morning light
A sleek, compact, and modern bathroom
I am very excited about this bathtub and rain shower!
The view of my shared garden (with the two other apartments in my townhouse – half paved and half grass) that the builders are finishing
The only decoration I purchased prior to move in – a photo of New York I took in January
This apartment is located in the London neighborhood of Islington and is very close to the subway, lots of cute bars, restuartns and cafes plus a great supermarket. Stay tuned to see how I turn this very stark white and grey space into my own!
Thoughts on color suggestions for my London flat?
An Afternoon at British High Tea
Sparkle Sessions: Danielle and Lighting By Lucia
Prepping for Holiday Guests
My Apartment Tour
TAMMY says
Very nice. At least you have more room in your new place. Enjoy London.
Emily says
Love the wine. A girl after my own heart. I wonder if some florals would look good, maybe in a pink hue to break up the couch etc… Love the spot and I want to come for a visit.
Molly says
Brand new. Wow, I wish that my apartment looked that modern and clean and new. Congratulations.
I am not very good at decorating but it seems like almost any color would be pretty there. Some pillows, a throw, a rug or two, some plants and bright comforter and lamp. You have such great taste, I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Leslie says
I I’m leaning towards a Dusty Rose. You seem more like a blue girl to me given your outfit posts but that might be a pretty color two accent your new flat with. Or die so British using the word flat. Congratulations.
Lucy says
Wow, you will really be able to do a lot with the space! Congrats Kelly!
Susan says
My looks like you scored a beautiful spot. I would go with Cool Blues and like Grey’s. It will offset the darkness of the couches and give you some color in the all white kitchen. Looks like a beautiful spot. So happy for you.