The dramatic changes to working life over the last few months have led to many people re-evaluating their priorities and spending more time in their home for leisure and work.
With show homes inspiring house-hunters whether through first-hand visits or the boom in ‘virtual tours’, decoration and furnishings can mean as much to some as the architecture, layout and specification. Housebuilders are responding by offering furniture packs to provide another step towards buyers making it a dream home.
Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms
Embassy Gardens has teamed up with designers Benningen Lloyd to bring ‘Editions’ – tailor-made interior design collections – to one of major riverside regeneration projects for Nine Elms in London. There are three distinct looks; The Axson, The Bouvier and The Dandridge. Whether looking for muted tones or a pop of colour, Editions blends individuality with modern style for residents to call home. The packages are bespoke and work in just three steps; choose your edition, approve your furniture plan, have it installed within 12 weeks.
The Axson: exudes serene, considered and sleek surroundings; a calming palette, that is both balanced and soothing, appearing in natural tones. Quality furniture, tactile textiles and contemporary lighting fuse to create a unique, modern and inviting interior.
The Bouvier: speaks of creative, playful and imaginative surroundings. The contemporary palette of pink and green plays with contrasting elements for a directional, individual and distinctive aesthetic. A take on modern whimsy to create a unique home full of character and spirit.
The Dandridge: carries a quiet strength; a distinguished, thoughtful and honest design. In muted warm tones, the result is unmistakably bold with subtle nuances in texture and finish. A beautifully understated ‘Edition’ for a home with an innate and discerning sense of style.
As well as the individual uniqueness of each collection, each Edition will contain bespoke headboards and British-made sofas upholstered in soft linens, curtains (black out in bedrooms) in complementary fabrics, an art selection is curated by Bennington Lloyd (framing and installation included) and functional items like mirrors and wall hooks, as well as linens, towels, cushions, throws and key accessories. In addition, there is the option to purchase ‘Complete your Edition’ with an extensive list of tableware, glassware, kitchenware and barware (in sets of 8).
Embassy Gardens, from EcoWorld and Ballymore, is on the doorstep of a range of great places to eat and drink. It’s a 10-minute walk from Vauxhall station and the highly anticipated Northern Line extension is due to open in 2021. A one-bedroom apartment currently starts at £1.08million. Find out more at www.embassygardens.com.
Annick and Katie, founders of Benningen Lloyd, commented: “It’s very exciting for us to collaborate with EcoWorld Ballymore on this special venture. The Embassy Gardens development provided endless inspiration for the design of Editions and we are pleased to offer a bespoke yet accessible solution that offers residents a home environment that complements the lifestyle and spirit of Embassy Gardens.”
Berkeley Homes in Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex
Edenbrook Village from Berkeley Homes
At selected developments across Surrey and West Sussex, Berkeley Homes is now offering buyers a stylish home office pack to purchase on completion, setting them up with everything they need to comfortably work from their home.
With various chic options to choose from, buyers will be well-equipped to create their perfect home office, whatever their working needs. Option 1 offers the basic office necessities; a desk, chair and pedestal all by Herman Miller, and a handy pinboard, whilst options 2 and 3 include additional monitors and monitor arms. Buyers will be able to choose from various different colour schemes, as well as 14 different desk finishes, 18 chair options, 15 pinboard finishes and a variety of pedestal colours, for an office to suit their own personal style.
Ben Annetts, sales and marketing director of Berkeley Homes Southern, comments: “The past few months have seen a huge shift in everyone’s working patterns and working from home has gradually become the new normal. To help our purchasers achieve a better work/life balance in their new home, our exclusive home office pack means that they can set up and work straightaway in comfort, with everything they need to get started. And, with all of our homes benefitting from flexible, spacious layouts, dedicated home working areas and studies are easily accommodated.”
Home office packs are offered at:
- Princes Chase in Leatherhead, nestled in its own private, ancient woodland and surround by Surrey countryside, offering one-bedroom apartments and three- to five-bedroom homes from £282,500.
- Leighwood Fields in Cranleigh, just behind Cranleigh High Street, the three-, four- and five-bedroom houses start at £580,000.
- Edenbrook Village in Fleet, a collection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom properties with the 82-acre Edenbrook Country Park right on the doorstep, with a starting price of £380,000.
- Highwood Village within walking distance of Horsham town centre, comprising one- and two-bedroom apartments, and three-, four- and five-bedroom family houses from £295,000.
- Broadacres in Southwater, just a few minutes from Horsham station and a new multi-sport pavilion, with two- to five-bedroom properties from £499,500.
- Barleycroft of Rudgwick, two- to five-bedroom houses are all ready to move into now in a village between the Surrey Hills and the South Downs, with prices starting at £389,950.
- Bersted Park, just minutes from Bognor Regis, a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes and townhouses, as well as spacious two-bedroom apartments, where prices start from £280,000.
Find out more about all Berkeley Homes developments in Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.