A practical home for better quality of life
Laura, London E2
A new home for a new pace of life
After years of living on the outskirts of North London, Laura and her partner, both healthcare professionals, were looking for a more vibrant pace of life. Swapping leafy suburbia for Hackney’s eclectic creative energy, they wanted to make the most of having all London has to offer on their doorstep, especially given their globetrotting lifestyle.
With their beloved cat in tow, they moved into the Hide development just across the road from our Work/Shop, downsizing from a large house to a 2 bedroom flat. Passionate about supporting local craftspeople and artists, Laura has curated an original collection of clothing, paintings and curios that had already been edited during the move. She needed practical furniture that would enhance the existing space and that could also display and protect her treasures.
Lozi was the perfect choice to expand on the existing joinery, having originally created the wardrobes and kitchen cabinetry for the Hide development six years ago.
Seamless design, six years apart
The Hide development is known for its elegant interior that plays on contrasting materials in a coordinated colour scheme - raw concrete and plaster contrasts with cherry wood and terrazzo tiling. Any further cabinetry added to the space needed to feel seamless, as if designed all in one go.
Expanding on our initial designs, we maintained the existing aesthetic and design vocabulary while introducing new fitted elements. These included bespoke wardrobes, a desk, fold-down Murphy bed, and a standalone media unit. By incorporating details that echo the original work and using the same soft cherry veneer, the new additions integrate seamlessly, appearing as though they were part of the original scheme.
For the small storage cupboard and pantry, we chose a white laminate finish—the only new material introduced—to enhance light reflection and simplify cleaning.
A fold down murphy bed in a spare room
Blurb about space saving murphy in spare room
Fold down Murphy bed
The guest room was designed to be a welcoming space for visitors - not just an office with a bed added in as an afterthought. Thanks to a fold down Murphy bed it provides a full, comfortable mattress and set-up that is easily deployed when required. With the music cubby hidden and the desk quickly tidied, the room is guest-ready.
WFH
The guest room was designed to be a welcoming space for visitors - not just an office with a bed added in as an afterthought. Thanks to a fold down Murphy bed it provides a full, comfortable mattress and set-up that is easily deployed when required. With the music cubby hidden and the desk quickly tidied, the room is guest-ready.
Wardrobe sections
Pantry
On the top floor, the loft has been converted into a dedicated space for the couple’s adult children, with two bedrooms and a shared private bathroom. Designed as a haven away from university life, these rooms have been considered to offer flexibility and can be adapted for other uses once the children are settled in their own homes.
Each bedroom is fitted with identical triple wardrobes, a desk which can be used for cramming before exams or as dressing table and is finished with a double Lozi bed frame for extra storage and a great night’s sleep.
open plan media unit / sideboard
On the first floor lies the heart of this home: this bold kitchen. Huge fire doors swing open connecting the kitchen to the dining and living rooms, creating a single, continuously bright and connected space.
To reduce clutter and preserve the peaceful minimalism that defines this home, we rethought the classic kitchen layout, completely removing upper cabinetry to maintain clean lines and harmonious flow without compromising on storage space.
On the far wall, a set of lower cabinets houses the oven and kitchenware, with a bright and light reflecting white counter top. On the opposing wall, a set of floor to ceiling cupboards conceals a fridge and a freezer as well as ample pantry space. In the middle, a completely bespoke kitchen island is a striking centrepoint, the bold green tiles adding a welcome finishing contrast to the cherry veneer surface seen throughout.
The kitchen island is a truly bespoke piece, the striking centrepiece to the whole room. To design this island we worked backwards, starting with the green handmade tiles Philippa imported from Morocco. The measurement of the grout and tiles themselves dictated the size of the island, with cabinetry scaled to fit.
Clad in tiles on the top and three sides, it perfectly houses both the sink and the dishwasher without needing to trim down a single tile, with access to the appliances and under the sink via cupboard doors on the far side.
Embodying our House of Lozi whole-home philosophy, this home perfectly encapsulates the ideas and personalities that define the creative couple at its heart; where a peaceful design led haven meets loving family home.
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Each project varies depending on the size of your home, the complexity of the design and your choice of materials and finishes.
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Ground floor: Spare room fitted cabinetry, including fold down Murphy bed, storage cabinets with music cubby and double desk.
Ground floor: Entrance way storage and bench (not photographed but shown in floor plans)
First floor: Full kitchen redesign, including bespoke island, tall cabinets and lower cabinets on opposing walls.
Second floor: A full wall of wardrobes in the main bedroom.
Third floor: Triple wardrobes with desk and double bed frame, in both bedrooms.
Design and development with our in-house designer-makers
Making, by our own team of makers on Hackney Road
Delivery and installation by the same team of makers
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Any home accessories shown including mattresses | decoration | electrics | plumbing | removal of any existing cabinetry or furniture
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After submitting your enquiry and confirming a quote that suits your budget, you'll be allocated one of our highly skilled designer-makers and they will schedule a site visit, where relevant. Based on your requirements and personal style, we'll provide a digital 2-D design to visualise the project outcome. Your designer-maker will ensure the experience is stress-free, supporting important design decisions and providing tailored, design-led solutions. All Lozi furniture is then made in-house and if appropriate, carefully installed by the designer-maker and workshop team.
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