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Cool and contemporary, the one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at L&Q at Huntley Wharf are the ultimate young professional pad. Offering buyers a modern and stylish specification, the design of the new homes draws on the site’s industrial heritage whilst also providing functional spaces. The newbuild apartments are finished to a fully inclusive specification, with contemporary fitted kitchens featuring a range of integrated appliances, making them the perfect first home.

We sat down with Haus Interiors, the interior designers behind our sleek riverside homes to learn more about the interior design choices made for the one-bedroom show home at L&Q at Huntley Wharf.

Read on to find out more about how to get the look and how to shop for homewares on a budget.

Bold Prints

The great thing about a newbuild home is that most of the time you are getting a totally blank canvas which you can style to make your own. Using bold prints, whether that be on a cushion, in a frame or a statement wallpaper, can be an excellent way of adding some excitement to your space.

In the one-bedroom show home at L&Q at Huntley Wharf, Haus sourced a rust-coloured beaded geometric shape wallpaper from John Lewis which makes a bold feature wall in the open-plan living space as a clever way of distinguishing between relaxing and dining. Bespoke cushions continue the look to the sofa area.

Recreate the look with some bold, cushion covers from H&M Home – guaranteed to add a pop of colour to any space.

Statement headboard

Using large styling items can make a space feel bigger. Opt for a statement headboard and maximise the vertical space in your bedroom.

At L&Q at Huntley Wharf, potential buyers can view this interiors technique in action, as implemented by Haus.

The bespoke, oversized headboard in the one-bedroom show home gives a sense of height to the area above the bed. Sink into slumber in stylish and sumptuous surroundings.

Dunelm has a number of sleek headboards to choose from, which is are a cost-effective way of adding a touch of glamour and opulence to a bedroom.

Bathroom Styling

Often fitted with functional fixtures, fittings and appliances, styling your bathroom to keep it feeling fresh and elegant is all the more important.

Here, practicality is key. Pick a theme or colour palette to run throughout the space, which can be weaved in across the decorative items.

In this bathroom, Haus have cleverly used a framed print as an anchor for the room’s colour scheme, which is then echoed in the colours of the towels and patterned vase on a shelf. Adding some faux plants can be a great way of adding a pop of green to a bathroom.

For a broad range of bathroom accessories, check out Habitat which stocks a wide variety of pieces, including fun shower curtain prints and rattan storage solutions.