The result of a collaboration between Flawk and Nikjoo, this exquisite three-bedroom house in Stoke Newington cuts a striking profile. Soaring ceilings and generous panes of glass create bright yet inviting interiors, while bespoke detailing - including undulating bath screens and a steel wire balustrade - speaks to the attention to detail employed throughout. The house, known as Lode, has two separate outdoor spaces: a ground-floor courtyard garden and a private roof terrace.

The Designer

Founded by Bartlett graduate Ashley Law in 2022, Flawk is a purposefully small-scale property developer transforming under-loved sites. The projects are characterised by tactile and high-quality materials, as well as bespoke fixtures and objects that bridge artistic appeal and functionality. Operating at the intersection of design and culture, Flawk often collaborate with artists, designers and craftspeople to create homes peppered with bespoke - often playful - details.

The Tour

Clean lines define Lode's profile, which is formed of red brick and aluminium-framed windows. Secure gates lead to a sheltered entrance way, which draws the eye towards Douglas fir beams. The courtyard garden can be reached from here.

Ahead is the front door, which opens onto a bright lobby area with an excellent provision of coat and shoe storage. The WC, which has a sink made from dark-veined reclaimed marble, also has a secret hatch with an under-stair store.

The generous and open living spaces occupy the ground floor, their walls painted in Pointing by Farrow and Ball. East-facing, the room receives a soothing morning light through its Douglas fir-framed front windows. Delicate linen curtains can be drawn for privacy, with sculptural metal rings custom designed by Flawk.

Made from brushed steel, a fully integrated and bespoke kitchen stretches the breadth of the left-hand wall. Tactile round handles add softness, while an exposed breezeblock wall (which also extends to the upper levels) adds textural contrast against the smooth oak floorboards underfoot. Special attention has been given to sourcing the best amenities: the fridge is by Bosch, oven and microwave by Smeg, dishwasher by Miele and there is a Neff induction hob. A sliding pocket door from the entrance hall effectively delineates the space.

The first two steps of the staircase are made from concrete and stainless steel - a clever nod to the adjacent room - while the remaining stairs are oak. Thin steel wire forms the balustrade, which reveals itself on the top-floor landing, alongside a pendant lamp by James Shaw.

Two large double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms lies on first floor, alongside a useful utility cupboard. Both rooms have full-height cabinetry with bespoke, pink-hued cherry wood doors. One is presently used as a study; its en suite has a large marble-lined bath with a step-in shower and an undulating bath screen by Flawk.