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Lighting at stair

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Blue sofa! And other colours that work well

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Colours and funny pics

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Wardrobe doors

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Chairs

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French windows, which lead to a small balcony, ensure the compact dining room is flooded with light. “I suggested the bright blue velvet for the chairs,” says Lavers. “The rich jewel colour adds glamour.”Vince walnut dining table, Habitat. Chairs, Made.com.

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The bespoke TV cabinet was designed especially for the living room to accommodate the client’s large TV.“We used rich materials, such as smoked oak veneer and brass panels, to ensure the screen doesn’t dominate the space,” Lavers says. “By adding brass to the back of the shelving, the eye is drawn to the objects displayed there rather than the TV.”Madison armchair in grey velvet, Love Your Home.

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Indulgent showersFixed shower heads that disperse water like rain are the fitting of choice at the moment. It makes sense to have a large design that provides plenty of water, rather than a smaller, handheld model that targets just one area. How big you go depends on your preference and budget, so if you want real indulgence, choose a model like this one, which covers the whole ceiling of the shower enclosure. Alternatively, choose a more traditional-style design that covers the circumference of your head.Also do research which designs use the most and the least water – there are some smart eco innovations out there worth exploring.Do you have any of these features in your own bathroom – and have you noticed any other trends over the past year? Share your thoughts and ideas in the Comments section.

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Warm brassChrome isn’t the only way to go when it comes to fixtures and fittings. If you’re after a warmer look in your bathroom, try brass instead. In this stylish scheme, the tap, towel radiator and shower fittings are all made from the gold-toned metal to give the room an on-trend look.The old-fashioned feel of brass is reminiscent of Art Deco’s luxurious style, so it’s great teamed with marble finishes and sleek-lined furniture and accessories.

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Lavers reconfigured the space to create two squarer bathrooms and a ‘broken-plan’ dining and living space.Check out the trend for broken-plan livingWhat do you think of this elegant, city-centre home? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.

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Houzz at a GlanceWho lives here A film producer and her son (in his twenties), who’s studying in LondonLocation Marylebone, LondonProperty An apartment in a period, red-brick mansion blockSize 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroomsDesigner Jess Lavers of Jess Lavers DesignIt’s difficult to believe this 900 sq ft apartment once resembled student digs. “It was dark, small and desperately dated,” says interior designer Jess Lavers, who took on the job. “It had a real student feel to it, with badly painted floorboards and poorly made joinery.“The clients wanted an elegant, contemporary home with a practical layout for entertaining and relaxing.”All the rooms (apart from the master bathroom) lead off a central hallway, with the living room facing the front of the building at the end of the corridor. The mood in here is elegant and luxurious, with natural wood, brass details and tactile fabrics adding warmth to the space.

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