Max's loft bedroom

The brief

Max wanted the design of his new converted loft bedroom to be all about the view. Set upon a high hill this room overlooks the whole of South East London, and is a real treasure of an asset to the entire house.

Max requested a cosseting bedroom, some clever storage, and the ability to integrate a secret projector and screen.

The solution

Instead of placing the bed side-on to the window as most would do, we orientated the bed looking towards the giant window so that Max could enjoy the landscape and vast skyscape.

We boldly recommended a warm dark grey environment that enhances the view by day, and becomes a cinema room by night. The projector is hidden behind a small opening in the bed wall, and a huge screen is hidden behind the blind pelmet. Hidden doors to the sloping storage part of the loft and the in-room storage wall is clad in rough sawn painted wood to bring texture to the new room, and this is echoed in the architraves and skirting instead of standard woodwork.

Soft lighting is integrated into the ceiling because its quite low, and supported with task lights beside the bed and playful neon lighting. Including a nod to Max's fine art background, we accessorised with artistic imagery in the cushions. The scheme is softened and layered with sheepskin, linen, and chunky knit. Max and his wife have since revealed that the room was christened with a new years eve party and close friends.

What a total joy to design, thank you Max.

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Photographer Max Attenborough

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