A Joyful North London Loft Conversion With Park Views and Playful Elegance, North London, Barnet

At the end of a peaceful row of North London terraces, this semi-detached home—with a south-easterly facing garden and sweeping views of a nearby green park—underwent a transformative loft conversion. The result: a light-filled, characterful space for a family of four that balances practicality with playful sophistication.


The brief was to create more privacy, introduce natural colour and texture, and maximise every inch of space—without sacrificing openness. Spanning five rooms, two shower rooms and a bathroom, the renovation delivers a bespoke interior that feels both effortless and considered.


In the loft, walls, ceilings and woodwork are painted in one continuous shade, dissolving boundaries and softening the architecture. “Especially in the loft, this treatment removes visual heaviness,” says Tatiana, the designer. “It makes the space feel calm and cocoon-like.”


A slatted timber screen—designed with a local carpenter—wraps a small landing into a peaceful reading nook. It works both as a safety rail and a room divider, adding rhythm and a sense of retreat. “Imagine sitting here, coffee in hand, overlooking the trees with a good book—it feels like a moment of stillness in a busy family home.”


Throughout, discreet accents of deep terracotta, forest green, and watery blue echo the surrounding nature, bringing warmth and personality. “I’m not afraid of colourful furniture,” Tatiana says. “It brings depth, energy and a bit of joyful surprise.”


One of the bathrooms explores a more neutral palette, but texture takes centre stage. Limestone tiles, porcelain flooring, and kit-kat mosaic niches sit alongside decorative plastered walls and bespoke storage, continuing the organic theme. Brushed steel taps introduce a gentle sheen, while layered lighting offers a spa-like calm.


Lighting plays a quiet but powerful role across the home, setting different moods from dawn to dusk. “There’s something incredibly soothing about stepping into a soft-lit shower—it gives you the feeling of a spa in your own home.”


Bespoke joinery keeps each room tidy yet full of charm, while a carefully balanced mix of colour, texture and light gives the home a serene, expressive identity.


As the homeowner shares:

“Tatiana is a brilliant interior designer, and so much more. Renovating a house is a very stressful experience, but she made the process so much easier. Incredibly professional, detail-oriented, and full of inventive ideas. I highly recommend Tatiana.”

House Refurbishment, Crouch End, North London

The project is a contemporary detached house. It was with standard grey walls, grey kitchens, and lighting scenarios.


The clients wanted to infuse the space with individuality and colour became the most significant tool to bring their ideas to life. In addition, we incorporated some of the client's existing furniture into the project.


The final result of the redecoration was a soft and feminine open-plan kitchen with a seating area featuring a flourish pattern and pinkish walls, and a deep blue, masculine lounge room. The hallway serves as a transition between the two spaces, leading to a spacious upper level with bedrooms.

House Refurbishment, Crouch End, North London Interior Designer
House Refurbishment, Crouch End, North London Interior Designer

Elegant Sanctuary in a Family Home
and Kid's Room Refurbishment,
Musweel Hill,North London

In a lively North London family home, a cold, north-facing bedroom with an awkward layout—including six identical internal doors—was transformed into a peaceful, joy-filled retreat. The brief from the clients was clear: no standard white-and-grey scheme, and nothing off-the-shelf. They wanted a space that felt elegant, cosy, and truly personal—something that would offer calm at the end of a long working day.


Designer Tatiana responded with warmth and imagination. Soft cream tones on the walls and ceiling envelop the room, while terracotta accents on the coving and skirting add vibrancy. A stunning mural wallpaper inspired the palette, drawing the garden indoors and setting the tone for the space. Textured furnishings, brass detailing, and layered lighting create a dynamic yet cocooning atmosphere.


To address the six-door dilemma—where previous owners had used full-sized doors for built-in wardrobes—Tatiana redesigned the joinery with slim, discreet doors painted to match the walls, helping the room feel smoother and more unified. A small but impactful change: new bi-folding wardrobe doors resolved daily frustration with clashing door swings, improving everyday use and flow.


The en-suite was also reimagined. Outdated finishes and poor storage were replaced with a wider vanity, elegant mirror, and built-in cabinetry that blends into the space. Herringbone mosaic tiles add personality, while dark wood and green tones link the bathroom back to the bedroom’s nature-inspired theme.

The result is a calm, confident space full of quiet luxury. As the clients shared:


“Tatiana’s design was thoughtful, elegant, and full of detail. She made the whole renovation process smooth and stress-free—we couldn’t be happier.”

Living Room Refurbishment, North London

Living Room Refurbishment, MUSWELL HILL, London

A family of four moved to a lovely new house, but they didn't feel a real home in their new place. The property was plain without any personality.

I revamped the room and reflected the family's lifestyle in the interior design. The combination of green and earthy browns, along with deep orange colours, brought life into the place. Different materials and forms' combinations made the space cosy. Art, various sculptures, vases, and other interior decor expressed the individuality of the place.
Living Room Refurbishment, MUSWELL HILL, North London Interior designer
Living Room Refurbishment, MUSWELL HILL, North London Interior designer

Bedroom Revamp, MUSWELL HILL, London

Living Room Refurbishment, MUSWELL HILL, North London Interior designer
Living Room Refurbishment, MUSWELL HILL, North London Interior designer

Loft Conversion, MUSWELL HILL, London

Bedroom & En-Suite Refurbishment

DINING AREA, MUSWELL HILL

My client moved to a new place with her family and wanted to make it feel like home. The main requirements were:
-combine existing classic dining table and chairs with new modern storage furniture and decor.
- use more wooden materials and add home decor items
- make the space sophisticated by adding some calm colours.

Her beautiful garden inspired me to add greenish accents to the scheme. It linked the indoors with the outdoors and created a peaceful mood. Mango wood sideboard with green patina, leaves pattern on the Roman blinds and pot plants support the nature theme.Brass and gold home decor, gloss lighting and a pinch of red elements make the space more fascinating.

As a result, the dining room has a completed look and express my client's style and requirements.

HALL STYLING, MUSWELL HILL

FAMILY KITCHEN WITH A DINING AREA IN THE EXTENSION PART, FINCHLEY

The family, with two kids, built a small extension into a south-facing garden that made a difference.
The clients asked for my help in choosing the kitchen layout, colour combination and tile for a backsplash; flooring; lighting decisions and several furniture items.

They wanted to create an informal and cozy family kitchen, that would look nice and warm even during the messy and chaotic periods.

Wood flooring and yellow splashback brought warmness into the scheme. Grey kitchen and black details add light contrast to the scheme.

The bay window area gave an opportunity to create a cozy place with two teal armchairs. The couple enjoys spending their evenings with a cup of tea there in a peaceful atmosphere when the kids are in their beds.

Choosing special chalkboard paint for the wall allowed the client to add a feeling of privacy to the area. In addition, the kids have fun doodling while waiting for their dinner.

The focal point of the dining area is the ceiling lamps fixed in the recess of the skylight. This smart idea kept the light above the dining table. It's especially noticeable during the evening time when the switched-on feature adds a cocooning feeling to the area.
LOFT-STYLE APARTMENT
This is a loft-style apartment of a 1930's building, which was once a warehouse and was converted into residential apartments. The project was created for a couple in their late 30's. They wanted the apartment to have a comfortable, contemporary, modern city feel to it and the scheme to have sophistication, individuality and style.

EN-SUIT BATHROOM
The couple in their mid-30s prefers a classic/contemporary look and they would like the space to feel calm, relaxing and comfortable whilst having an element of the unexpected! Their style preferences could be described as elegant and serene with a little bit of glamour.

Contact me:

designyourspaceuk@gmail.com