Show Home Room By Room: Beam Park, Essex
WhatHouse? takes a tour of the new one-bedroom show home at Portland House, the latest phase of new homes at Beam Park, Countryside and L&Q’s 3,000 home regeneration scheme in Rainham, Essex, courtesy of Cara Steeden at Alexander James Interiors.
An exciting new release of one- and two-bedroom apartments with prices starting from £285,000, Portland House is also the last chance to use Help to Buy at the development. Located at the heart of The Square, new residents benefit from the convenience of having shops and community facilities on their doorstep.
We speak to Cara Steeden, interior designer at AJI and who has designed the new show home, for a guide to the apartment…
Design approach
“The one-bedroom apartment at Beam Park was designed with young professionals in mind, who may be commuting to London or working from home. Overall, this one-bedroom apartment was designed to offer an ideal living opportunity for young professionals who want to escape the main hustle and bustle, while coming back home to a fun and upbeat environment, where they can host their friends for dinner, or work from home in a multitude of different areas due to the flexibility of the space.”
Living area
“Upon entering the apartment, you are greeted by a fun and zesty hallway, enhanced by bold wallpaper and warm grey walls to make it an unforgotten part of the home. The warm tones are continued through to the living area, dining area and kitchen, where an amalgamation of metallic finishes add vibrancy and interest, creating a space that is enjoyable to spend time in whether it be relaxing or socialising with friends. A contemporary urban balcony meets the need for outdoor space, to be able to sit out to enjoy the weather and fresh air in the comfort of their own home.
Bedroom
“Moving through to the bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, the lush greens and gold bring a sense of calmness as well as luxury. The soft greys and washed wood textures in the wallpaper and furniture, introduce an extra layer of appeal to this serene space. There is also plenty of room for a desk which can be used as a dressing table or working from home hub, fashioning a flexible space for a flexible lifestyle.
Bathroom
“The high specification bathroom comes as standard, including white sanitaryware with contemporary chrome accessories, porcelain tiled flooring with ceramic wall tiles, high-level fixed mirrored cabinet in light grey, a Chrome electric heated towel rail, shower tray with thermostatic shower mixer and glass shower screen.”
Countryside is also offering a free furniture pack incentive on selected one-bedroom homes at Portland House, with six options for buyers to choose from. The apartments offer a high-quality specification, including Hyperoptic broadband, private outdoor space, integrated appliances, luxury flooring as well as access to a tranquil podium garden. For more information, call Countryside on 020 3733 1592 or visit www.beampark.com