Primrose Hill, London NW3

Once a dingy, neglected two-bedroom apartment, this Primrose Hill residence is now a vibrant three-bedroom family home. Light and colour permeate every corner of an environment that, at the request of the owner, should feel anything but drab and languorous.

In addition to the installation of concertina glass doors to the main balcony and a flueless fireplace in the open-plan kitchen/living area, it is the small touches - the custom made floral splashback and the hidden train set - that make this apartment a personal and special place in which to live.