Lina transformed her dated one-bedroom apartment into a two-bedroom home. She wanted the modern kitchen, dining and living area as one large open-plan space. The rich darkwood flooring makes for a stunning contrast to the all-over white.
1/10 Kitchen area
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2/10 Kitchen island
When it came to choosing worktops for the kitchen, Lina thought about choosing contrasting colours, but decided to stick to a uniform look with white ones to match the units. The hi-gloss finish helps to keep the space bright and fresh.
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3/10 LED kitchen lighting
LED lighting fitted at the bottom of the kitchen units creates a lovely mood at night in Lina's two-bedroom apartment, highlighting the dark flooring.
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4/10 Dining space
By removing the door to the hallway Lina has created a sense of flow in her apartment. The sleek dining table and chairs complement the modern scheme.
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5/10 Open-plan kitchen-living area
Lina chose colourful soft furnishings and accessories to contrast with her neutral furniture. The statement striped wallpaper is a real talking point. Sofa and island unit accessories are co-ordinated in accent shades to create a coherent look.
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6/10 Main bedroom
Lina created a feature wall in her bedroom to add interest and colour without overpowering the room. Then she picked out the bright colours in the wallpaper for her cushions, throws and and upholstered chair and chose a neutral carpet to set off the colours.
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7/10 Bedroom wallpaper
With lots of white and neutral furniture around her home, Lina experimented with colour in her bedroom using bold and bright wallpaper and accessories for a personal touch.
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8/10 Spare bedroom
Lina's spare bedroom is used as a home office, but a foldaway bed means it can be turned into a guest room easily. The striped wallpaper is a smart addition, whatever the function of the room.
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9/10 Bathroom
The lime-green towels freshen up Lina's all-white bathroom, while wooden accents add texture and warmth. The space is small, but the simple design and neat, built-in storage create a beautiful, as well as practical, room.
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10/10 Exterior
Lina bought her two-bedroom north London apartment in July 2013, changed the layout to suit her needs and gave it a contemporary makeover.
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