
I’ve featured the talented interior decorator Sera Hersham Loftus (aka Sera of London) on the blog before. Particularly her fabulous lampshade designs. So when I was offered images of her apartment to share with you all, I just jumped at the chance.
The words that immediately come to mind are bohemian, glamorous, decadent, exotic, feminine, eclectic, unique, inspiring and utterly beautiful. It’s a home of many layers. Exposed bricks in places and untreated wooden floors are the backdrop to intricate mouldings on other walls, French antiques, beautiful textiles, lush plants, inherited paintings, and of course her own stunning lamps.
Interestingly Sera has painted all of her ceilings black. She says ‘a dark ceiling grounds the space – with white ceilings, everything gets lost’. And she rarely uses overhead lights, so there are wall lights and lamps everywhere which must make the space even more magical at night.
Even the kitchen is unique. Sera copied the design of a forties console (left of the range) to make the units and tiled the walls in glossy black. But it’s not too over the top or glamorous for a kitchen because she has then added an antique table and leather and metal chairs for a more industrial touch.
The bedroom is yet another room of contrasts. The brick fireplace and bare floor boards are softened by African textiles at the window, silk and lace on the bed and all manner of collected items. The result is a warm and romantic boudoir.
Even the wallpaper behind the bed was sourced in Hong Kong.
And as you would expect there’s a dressing room filled with antique dresses and accessories.
And the odd touch of whimsy. Or two, or three…
And a bathroom full of glitter and lace.
You can find Sera’s collection of seductive lighting, cushions, furniture and accessories on Sera of London.
Photographs by Jake Fitzjones
Kimberly Duran
I’ve just come through to this post via Pinterest (yep, late to the game clearly!!) but OH MY GOD. Why have I never seen this place before?! It’s a treasure trove! That Kitchen! The combination of textures and textiles! All that gold! Incredible – what a feast for the senses! Love it 😉 xxx
deardesigner
Haha, it’s amazing isn’t it. x
Kat
I don’t even know what to say…stunning…take your breath away Beaty…this woman must be wonderful!
deardesigner
Haha, I agree Kat. 🙂
Nell Card
Do you know where the lampshades in the kitchen and over the dining table are from . They are perfect!
deardesigner
I’m afraid I can’t help you Nell. They look ‘designer’ and I’m sure they are very expensive 🙂
Lisa
I love all of it .so warm and gorgeous. I wish I could do ceiling that way.a little afraid ,my new HOUS is so tiny.
deardesigner
Do what you love Lisa 🙂
ANOUSKA
That kitchen! <3
So swoonsome.
Thanks for the eye candy.
deardesigner
You are welcome Anouska
geraldine
Those sage green chairs are divine x
deardesigner
They are just your colour Geraldine 🙂
Arianna
wow eclectic to say the least! Love it! xxx
deardesigner
I love it too. xx
Jo
This might be one of the most beautiful apartments I have ever seen. I would move here in a second!
deardesigner
Haha, it’s lovely isn’t it. 🙂
Rachel @ The Ordinary Lovely
Wow, wow and wow!! That is stunning. Admittedly, the amount of objets to dust makes me slightly nervous but the rooms look jaw-droppingly good.
deardesigner
A quick flick round with the feather duster now and again Rachel? 🙂
Caroline davis
LOVE that living room so much!!! If only i had ceilings tall enough to do the same!!! Xx
deardesigner
Me too hun. And those windows. And that floor. x
KarenAnita
My jaw actually hit the floor when I saw that first image! How can anyone’s home be THIS gorgeous? *looks around at the toy-littered lounge that I’m sat in and weeps*
haha
Karen x
deardesigner
Haha, glad you like it too Karen.
Old Fashioned Susie
Totally swooning over here- I love it. Although would have to employ someone to do all my dusting!
deardesigner
I did think that too Susie. 🙂
Sarah
I love the tropical design of the living room. It brings a calm & relaxing atmosphere. Thank you for your inspiring post
deardesigner
I love it too Sarah 🙂