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Uninterrupted Hardwood Accents

1 Balfour Place by KHBT Features a Continuous Ribbon of Walnut Wood

— February 6, 2013 — Art & Design
Four walls and a roof are sometimes not quite enough to aesthetically unite a cluster of different rooms in one dwelling. 1 Balfour Place by KHBT is a demonstration of how diverse interior spaces can be effectively married together through the use of a continuous element throughout.

This architectural firm did an utterly brilliant job refurbishing the Mayfair, London, flat. The walls, the ceilings and the built-in storage were finished in crisp white and the floors in a pale slate shade. This consistency might have been enough to unify the apartment from front foyer to office, but the walnut runner really takes it home. Spanning the entire length of 1 Balfour Place, the hardwood ribbon harmoniously connects disjointed levels as staircases and even terminates playfully as part of the kitchen countertop.
Trend Themes
1. Continuous Interior Elements - Creating a continuous element throughout different rooms can aesthetically unite a space and provide a sense of cohesion.
2. Material Harmonization - Using a consistent material, such as a hardwood ribbon, can effectively marry diverse interior spaces and create a visually pleasing design.
3. Integrating Functional Design - Incorporating elements like a hardwood runner that terminates as part of a kitchen countertop can add playful functionality to a space.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The use of continuous interior elements and material harmonization presents opportunities for innovative interior design solutions.
2. Architecture - Architects can explore the integration of functional design elements, such as hardwood runners, to enhance the visual appeal and cohesiveness of spaces.
3. Home Renovation - In the field of home renovation, incorporating continuous elements like hardwood runners can offer unique and modern design options for transforming living spaces.
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