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First of all congrats on your upcoming family additions. I think its so lovely to read about couples that are passionately enjoying life. There are too many people who put this off and then it never happens. Your flat is fantastic, those wide plank floors are amazing. I am also jealous that you live in Notting Hill. My husband and I spent a couple years living in Covent Garden and while that was amazing if I moved back I think I would pick Notting Hill for the charm and neighborhood vibe. Your mirrors are wonderful, add elegance and bounce light around wonderfully. I was itching to add something like a tall vase in your foyer to connect the high and low visual lines. Also I want to move your Bienvenue sign in the kitchen to over the table to tie to your lovely pop of yellow chairs. Very warm, happy apartment; thanks for sharing with AT readers!

Looks like a fantastic creative space! Love the hand scraped hardwood floor. Do you have the wood type/source for that? Perfect environment for creative stimulation. Love it, well done.

Sophisticated, soothing, sexy, stunning! Extremely well edited, and lovely visual respite, even for just the picture tour. I am sure the pics don't quite do your place justice. Thrilled to see the Saarinen accent tables in black/nero. Just ordered one myself for infront of a dark aubergine leather sofa. I could enjoy many ginger martinis in your space. Cheers! Also - can you post the name of the artist for the amazing orange piece?

West elm also sells a bookshelf that looks similar, you could use as both a divider and storage/display. It is on wheels that lock, so easy to move around if you need a change.

Very, very cool, passionate, creative & fun.

I use an inexpensive (solid not open) magazine holder so I can put both my dryer and flat iron in it. It also helps to hide the cords. The faux chocolate leather one I have is from Crate & Barrel and does not take up much space. West elm sells a dark tree looking coat rack for a steep $199 but that would look cool with the hairdryer and flat iron looking like they were hanging from a "tree". Also good for towel hanging.

Katherine - your loft is truly lovely! I think loft dwellers in general go for the specific and unique character that a loft provides. Thus - I would definitely keep the brick natural - and I think even the HVAC piping adds tremendous character. If you take away the uniqueness and the textures you are moving more and more toward a general boxy condo feel. Also - what computer program did you use to do your floor plan? I agree with comments that white sheers in particular will both brighten and counter the hardness of the brick with their softness. I love silk curtains next to brick also for contrast.

The bookcase (with the backwards books) is from West Elm. The lucite sconces, we have two different versions - one in the stairwell, one in the office - are from Ligne Roset.

justjude nailed our idea. When we eat dinner watching tv or movies - sitting up straight is better for digestion. I was trying to create a "sushi bar" concept there. The tables are made of raw steel and are from Room & Board. Our roof deck for entertaining is beyond so we have a spot to set drinks, and food etc, we are carrying outside.

Both sofas are from Roche Bobois. We like a contemporary look but warmth & comfort and being able to plop down and throw your leg over an arm or something is key.

Thanks much for all comments!

I have given up on the slideshows. It's easier to click thru the thumbnails.

If you are a big Eames fan ... the United States Post Office just released Charles Ray Eames postage stamps. They are pretty cool. Anything to make bill paying more interesting.