In the grand tapestry of interior design, the power of colour is both transformative and enchanting. From soft pastel hues to bold and vibrant splashes, colour has the innate ability to evoke emotion, frame mood, and sculpt the personality of a space. On this vibrant tour, we will guide you through ten location homes in the heart of London, each boasting unique and colourful location interiors. These properties, carefully selected from The Location Guys’ impressive portfolio, offer an exhilarating backdrop for photo shoots and filming locations.
Each location home invites you to experience the magnetic allure of colourful interiors, promising to serve as the perfect backdrop for your next creative endeavour or as a rich source of inspiration.
Colourful Shoot Locations
Harlequin
Location: London, N16
A kaleidoscope of colour and pattern fill this first floor duplex apartment location in North London. With vivid colours and bold pattern on every surface, this location really packs a punch as a vibrant backdrop for photoshoots or small scale filming projects.
The property comprises of first floor lounge, with a bay window, painted floorboards and cast iron fireplace. A hallway leads to the kitchen which has a range of base units, and built in cabinetry, with doors painted in contrasting block colours, and on the higher level is the bedroom and bathroom.
Brompton
Location: London, SW7
A beautiful, artistic, individual residence, occupying the ground and first floor of a large Victorian townhouse location in South Kensington. The property comprises entrance hall with w.c, open plan living and dining space benefitting huge bay windows to both front and rear elevations, and high ceilings. The kitchen is also on this level.
The unique staircase provides access to the first floor which has the master bedroom suite, with dressing area and en-suite shower room, an office space, the snug / bed alcove, and main bathroom. The interiors are completely bespoke and a trademark of the well respected interior designer owner.
Beckenham
Location: London, BR3
A large, bright, extended family location home in Beckenham, with 100ft south facing rear garden. The impressive Victorian semi-detached location property has received a huge side and rear extension, which has created a fantastic kitchen with double height vaulted ceiling.
Arranged over three floors plus basement, the house consists of a wide open entrance hall with geometric floor tiles, a formal sitting room with marble fireplace and large walk in bay window, dining room with double sided open fireplace, play room, and open plan kitchen which steps out to a paved terrace at the rear. The kitchen has a large island unit with marble countertop and breakfast bar. The double height ceiling with skylights flood the space with natural light.
Acton
Location: London, W3
A large 5 bedroom semi-detached family location home in Acton, West London, with fun colourful and contemporary interiors.
The ground floor comprises of a wide entrance hall leading to formal sitting room. Painted in off-white this room boasts traditional features such as deep cornicing and skirting and panel moulding to the walls. The floor is stained boards and the fireplace marble with a Victorian style gas fire.
Kemp
Location: London, SW16
A large, five bedroom, double fronted Victorian location house in Streatham Common, south west London. Recently restored and renovated to a fantastic standard.
The house showcases many original features, including detailed ceiling roses and open fireplaces in both reception rooms. The house has generous proportions so all rooms are spacious and offer different shooting options. The owner has carefully selected different textures and has used colours in bold ways to make the house appeal to photographers and filmmakers.
Sapphire Park
Location: London, BR7
This six bedroomed Victorian villa location in London offers 4,816 sq ft of living space set back behind traditional black gates. Built in 1871, the exterior retains original features such as roof spires, bay windows and patterned brickwork.
The newly renovated family home has large, high ceilinged rooms with plenty of natural light. The bold colours and contemporary decor blends with period features including full height panelling, cornicing, wooden floors and fireplaces. The ground floor features a large entrance lobby and 32ft kitchen/diner that has bi-bolding doors leading out on to a wide terrace. The panelled living room has a ceiling height of 12ft with full height French windows, a working fireplace and original Victorian doors leading on to a library. There is also a home cinema, children’s playroom, downstairs cloakroom, double garage and cellar.
Phoenix House
Location: London, E17
Showcasing an eclectic mix of design influences from Art Déco, Mid Century, Bauhaus and Victorian, this arresting location property situated in East London offsets the ultimate in timeless design. With the warm toned Acacia parquet flooring throughout the downstairs, wooden panelling and shutters in the lounge, the overall look is rich with character. The front of the property is north facing so ideal for filming and stills. The shutters creating a black out space that can be easily controlled with lighting.
The parquet flooring adds a sophisticated appeal to the space and works beautifully next to the memphis-style arches and statement furniture pieces – providing the perfect mix of old and new.
An open plan layout downstairs, array of colours/finishes and wallpaper used within the property makes for a versatile shooting space. Throughout the property there are lots of stylish furniture, rugs, ornaments, lamps, trinkets and plants that can be used for set design.
Queens Park
Location: London, NW6
A spacious, five bedroom location home with beautifully designed interiors.
The house briefly comprises of 5 bedrooms ( 1 bedroom is used as a gym ), kitchen and pantry, garden room, snug, drawing room, study, 3 en-suite bathrooms plus family and kids bathrooms and large rear garden with its own entrance.
The Oaks
Location: London, SE23
An attractive five storey, five bedroom, stucco front Georgian Villa with large rear garden and driveway with room for up to six cars. This London location home has generous proportions and wonderful natural light with high ceilings, original features, and colourful decoration.
The wide entrance hall has panelling detail to the lower half, deep period cornicing, and is painted in the glorious shade of yellow by Farrow and Ball. To the right is the double sitting room. A bright space with dual aspect windows, a bay to the rear and floor to ceiling french doors at the front, which open out to a small balcony. There are two open fireplaces.
Telford
Location: London, SW2
Telford is a 5 bedroom, semi-detached Victorian family location home arranged over three floors. The interiors are contemporary and colourful, and some period features have remained.
There is a wide entrance hall with tiled floor and large lounge / music room off. The second sitting room opens into the newly created open plan kitchen diner which has full width bi-fold doors giving access to the decking area and lawn beyond.
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