Graham Atkins-Hughes is the talented photographer behind designer Abigail Ahern's book A Girls Guide to Decorating, and for those who have read the book you will be able to appreciate his ability to capture the personality of a space perfectly through his lens. Graham and Jo have recently decorated their East London townhouse in a glorious array of inky hues, with added punchy burnt orange accents to anchor the velvety dark shades. It's refreshing to see a home embracing dark colours across walls, floors and doors in the way the Atkins-Hughes have in their home. The mix of vintage vases, striking art works and the Racing Green armchair allows their living room to ooze class and sophistication, which continues in their bedroom with floor-to-ceiling teal cabinets. Quite simply: delicious. Whats more, if you are looking for a location to shoot in then stop looking because their home is available to hire for editorial and advertising shoots. Pop over to their website for all the details.
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Very dramatic...
ReplyDeleteI love how they've used such dark (and delicious) colors in a way that does not make the space seem like it's going to swallow you whole. In fact, it's quite the opposite and very welcoming. How clever of them to cash in on it.
ReplyDeleteohhh, wonderful and yes, very delicious!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore dark cozy rooms. Such a beautiful post Will!
ReplyDeleteAnd Tommy is right. Dark rooms don't always "shrink". Dark colors can make corners recede actually giving the illusion of a larger space....
love this post, I have such a blog crush on you :)
ReplyDeletemp
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I love the dark mix with color. I have been dying to get 'Girls Guide" but it's not available in the States.
ReplyDeleteOoh I love the drama created by the dark colour of the walls. The splashes of orange and green really make this work well.
ReplyDeleteSo Delicious!!! All I need now is some dark chocolate and a glass of wine! Excellent!!!
ReplyDeleteLuvs!
Love the drama and warmth of this!! Dark = yummy. Thank you for popping by today Will :)
ReplyDeleteNancy xo
How dramatic a room becomes with such dark walls. The pops of color really help bring the room to life.. I like it!
ReplyDeleteDelish darks is right! This design seems to have the perfect balance between dark hues and pops of white, orange, greens..etc. Perfect balance.
ReplyDeleteI'm in agreement. yum yum yum!
ReplyDeleteI could see myself living here. Just as it is.
ReplyDeleteMr. Goodwill Hunting
so chic! a very elegant and dramatic home, the velvet throughout is looking fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delicious. Love the pairing of the dark walls with light leather couch in the top picture.
ReplyDeleteI thought it looked very Abigail! Very special.
ReplyDeleteI went to her store the other weekend, some fabulous pieces there! I left empty handed but did enjoy some great eye candy :)
It is fab. His work is amazing - check out the garden for the house too. A small city garden and it rocks - it has the grey tones too. Sinead
ReplyDeleteA great mix of traditional and modern.
ReplyDeleteLove this - very grown-up and sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteSo moody & wonderful....thanks for this post!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your wonderful words and positive thoughts,we didn't know that will had done this post until a few moments ago,so huge thank you to Will, we are launching an online shop soon so we will be hoping that's just a popular, we will be in touch Graham&Jo x
ReplyDeleteVery dark and delicious!! I love them they are shall I say 'masculine"
ReplyDeleteooh yes i like this - very dramatic - I've ben toying with the idea of a dark grey so its good to see how stylish it looks
ReplyDeleteRachie xo
How cosy is that? Love that fireplace setting!
ReplyDeleteThis deserves a new collective noun, I think - a triumph of chairs! Each one is lovelier than the last and I LOVE the black (have just been talking about black over on abcd design, in fact!) and the ORANGE.
ReplyDeleteSo moody, I love it.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'd love to curl up in that green or orange chair. What a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteTotally fab place...xv
ReplyDeleteDark & delicious! I don't think I would have the courage, I love gray too much but I would not mind to visit for long periods of time:)
ReplyDeleteAmy R.
I am just in love, no, make it totally obsessed with dark color palettes this falls. SO sexy, SO cozy, SO inviting. I want and need! LOVE this post!
ReplyDeleteso dark and dramatic - would love to do a room in a dark color like that. feels so warm & cozy! gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSo cocoon like. I love it! XX
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts on this fab home. It's really interesting reading what parts of it appeals to each of you.
ReplyDelete*Perfect* inspiration! We are getting ready to redo our house in a gray, peacock and yellow scheme! :)
ReplyDeleteHannah - Wow, that sounds like a great scheme. Hope the redo goes well!
ReplyDeleteI love these moody rooms and colors and the velvet chairs are the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteBrandi - The green velvet chair is my favourite part of their home. Graham and Jo have excellent taste, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteI'm always drawn to the dark-side!
ReplyDelete( : Deb
will! love the darks...
ReplyDeletedallas
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Dallas - I'm still amazed by this space, even days after discovering it!
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