A Moody London House (Fit for the Addams Family) - Remodelista
Who would live in a moody house with charcoal-painted walls? It’s named for their house, Location 78, which the couple rents out as studio space for photo shoots and filming. Photography by Graham Atkins-Hughes. The Atkins-Hugheses found their East London house in 2001 and began renovating immediately. They painted the walls, ceiling, and floor of the living room black. Above L: The paint color is actually a very dark gray, which the couple appreciates for being such a good foil to the brighter colors of their furniture and artwork. The couple sourced decor on eBay and in London vintage shops. Can they come in an hour to recce the house?’ I guess we do have to compromise slightly the way we live, but it’s more than payoff for the quality we get from the lifestyle that we’ve chosen.” Jo found a pair of yellow chairs on the street in Hackney after collecting her boys from school one day. A still life on the marble mantel stands out against the dark gray walls. A sideways glance into the living room and at the chandelier above. Red and green velvet chairs and stools look alive against the black walls and floors. The hallway, painted dark teal with glossy black stairs.