A Schoolhouse Turned Into A Minimalist And Industrial Home

A young architect turned an old schoolhouse into a cool minimalist and industrial house for himself

A young architect turned an old schoolhouse into a cool minimalist and industrial house for himself

Living in a trendy high-ceilinged, two-bedroom home in a converted derelict building in Hackney is an inevitable dream for many young, creative Londoners. But for James Davies, who is an architect himself, it’s a reality now because he finished his own home.

A brick building, which he restored and renovated, got new gridded steel frame windows and an inner courtyard. Unlocking the potential of the site, Davies’ plan saw the restoration of the original brick envelope of the building, retaining the historic design while working with an engineer to minimize the visible interior structure, opening up the double-height space.

Davies selected concrete and steel surfaces for the interiors, creating a smooth and stylized industrial aesthetic. The interior palette is limited to grey and black plus light-colored natural wood for a warm feel, and such a combo accentuates the industrial and minimalist aesthetics. The pendant lamps emphasized the double-height ceilings. Large windows were added to bring light into the space, and the owner consider it very important as natural light influences the mood and well-being.

My favorite space is the kitchen here because of its minimal aesthetics and a masculine feel. There’s a black marble backsplash, black cabinets and dark stained wooden ones. A concrete kitchen island contrasts with them and makes the décor stand out. What’s your favorite room here?

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The colors are white, grey, black and light-colored natural wood, and such a combo lets to create a minimalist ambience with an industrial feel

The colors are white, grey, black and light-colored natural wood, and such a combo lets to create a minimalist ambience with an industrial feel

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New gridded steel frame windows and an inner courtyard were added to the design, they bring much light in

New gridded steel frame windows and an inner courtyard were added to the design, they bring much light in

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The dining space features a stained wooden table and benches with black framing

The dining space features a stained wooden table and benches with black framing

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The living room is full of light, with a large corner sofa and pendant lamps that highlight the double height ceilings

The living room is full of light, with a large corner sofa and pendant lamps that highlight the double height ceilings

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The bedroom is clam and peaceful with light-colored wooden floors and white walls, only a bed and a mirror are here

The bedroom is clam and peaceful with light-colored wooden floors and white walls, only a bed and a mirror are here

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The attic bathroom is clad with light-colored wooden panels, the appliances are white ones

The attic bathroom is clad with light-colored wooden panels, the appliances are white ones

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The workspace is with a built-in desk and a cabinet over it, everything is simple and laconic

The workspace is with a built-in desk and a cabinet over it, everything is simple and laconic

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The second bedroom is connected to the inner courtyard with glass doors and it makes it super inviting

The second bedroom is connected to the inner courtyard with glass doors and it makes it super inviting

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The kitchen is dark and masculine, with a cool texture combo of black marble, concrete and dark stained wood

The kitchen is dark and masculine, with a cool texture combo of black marble, concrete and dark stained wood

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