London-based designer Chiara Ferrari has transformed a former photographer�s studio by the Thames from a rough workspace, to a minimal contemporary apartment.  The new flat features contemporary design with a nod to its industrial past, combining new materials with the building�s original textures. The layout is centered in the spacious main corridor that leads from the main entrance, to the flat�s focal point, the 130-sqm, bright and high-ceilinged open plan living and dining area that offers uninterrupted views of the river. A master bedroom with ensuite, two extra bedrooms, a bathroom and a study area, are cleverly designed to maximize space. The guest room is a clear example of this approach, where the designer made the most of the ceiling�s generous height by creating a discreet elevated sleeping area over the study.

Ferrari chose to reveal some of the building�s existing material and features, like the original brick walls, and offset them with a range of modern elements, such as the smooth Corian kitchen worktop, which features a bespoke curved splashback surface. The flat uses Danish Dinesen Douglas Fir flooring throughout � with the exception of the tiled bathrooms � creating a consistent warm, homely interior, without compromising quality or function.

Source: interiornews.com.