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building and see all the way through, so decided on glazed walls
made from Crittal windows to divide the open-plan space. The
glass was sound-proofed and we put up curtains for privacy.’
Keeping the original floor was a priority but, with the cinema
below, they needed to consider sound insulation once more. ‘We
realised we needed to install new plumbing and electrics, so we
raised the floor to allow for all of this,’ explains Esther. ‘And it was
beneficial, as the varying levels divide the different areas.’ A pantry
was fitted in behind the kitchen to house appliances and more
storage. ‘I wanted somewhere I could just stash all the household
stuff away,’ says Esther. ‘It is a godsend.’
With a good eye for reclaimed materials and vintage buys,
Esther and Paul gave their home a bespoke look, which evolved
naturally, enhanced with a selection of their own lighting. ‘I’m not
one for finding solutions at the beginning of a project and have it
all spot on,’ says Esther. ‘It was like creating a foundation for a home
to develop on its own. It has grown as we’ve grown, which is why it
feels so comfortable, reflectingexactlywhatwe’reallabout.’25bh AuguSt 2019 | 63