Forget your preconceptions about homes in London because there is an urban revolution under way. Property developers are introducing airy interiors that incorporate the outdoors with the indoors to present bright and spacious accommodation, far removed from what you might expect of buildings in the capital.
The picture above is one such example. This is from the new Wardian development in Canary Wharf, focuses on their ethos of 'haven of nature' and features outstanding indoor pools and gardens. Bearing this in mind, our design inspiration theme this month is on merging indoor and outdoor spaces such as winter gardens that can be enjoyed even with the colder nights well under way.
Candlemakers Apartments, Battersea, SW11
This unbelievable reception room and patio area feature in a two storey penthouse apartment in Battersea. It's hard not to imagine how perfect this place could be for entertaining guests and relaxing with friends. Worried about it getting too cold in winter? No need, the living room may have floor-to-ceiling glass walls and even a glass ceiling, but they are solid enough to keep the warmth in, allowing you to enjoy the outdoor feel whilst snuggling up in a cosy atmosphere inside your home.
Oval Mansions, Oval, SE11
Down in Oval at The Oval Mansions, this bi-folding door opens up the entire reception area to the balcony which has the most incredible...
...views of the world-famous Oval cricket ground! Although the cricket season is over for the year, the ground is regularly used for film sets with celebrities including Tom Cruise reportedly sighted there. So keep an eye out from this fantastic balcony over the winter period and do your very own celebrity spotting.
Stratford Plaza, Stratford, E15
Might this flat feature the best winter garden in East London? You'd be lucky to have this sort of space anywhere in the capital. Views of the Olympic Park provide a sublime backdrop as you spend time in your sanctuary high above the city, while still retaining the feel of being outdoors. The sights from this Stratford apartment are outstanding. This flat has recently been let by Foxtons but more flats will be available before Christmas, so keep an eye out for them.
The winter garden runs across half the length of the apartment...
And you are richly rewarded with views like these. Can you imagine what the night views will be like?
Narrow Street, Wapping, E14
A Wapping penthouse apartment is the last property on our list, and with this enormous glass open-plan reception area leading onto a partially covered roof terrace, it is a perfect example of how to beautifully combine indoor and outdoor living space.
This eye-catching home has all bases covered when it comes to combining indoor and outdoor spaces. An extensive, covered seating area is the perfect setting for gatherings on a crisp winter evening, and with the backdrop of Canary Wharf to gaze upon while you sipping a glass of wine, it certainly makes for an idyllic scene.
One for the scrap book...
Like the look of the pictures above? If so, take a sneak peek at the Wardian development a brand new set of apartments in Canary Wharf which we mentioned earlier. It is an unbelievable example of merging indoor and outdoor spaces to create an absolute paradise in London.
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