She’s now a doctoral researcher at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) at the University of London specializing in modern Chinese art and “the crossover between pop culture and art.” Her research skills came in handy tracking down the tiles that she wanted for the back wall (read on). Their Brass Dish Drainer and rainbow-shaped silicone Dish Tray are by OYOY of Denmark.Ībove: Ferren initially moved to London from Denver to get her masters degree. Working from home and grateful to have their new kitchen, she and Tom have been adding the finishing touches. She sourced the matte white pull-out faucet from Tap Warehouse. To open up the space, Ferren had a partial wall removed and opted for below-counter-only cabinets from Ikea upgraded with painted wood fronts by Naked Doors: “saved us a lot rather than getting fully bespoke cabinets.” With the boiler and washer gone, there was room to add a dishwasher and microwave, gain back some wall space, and “not have to look at a boiler.” Above: Ferren used Ikea’s Deje countertop and Haven sink. While dealing with Covid delays, she managed to execute her plan with help from Ikea’s design staff and the remodeling crew at Palali Construction. Photography by Ferren Gipson ( After Above: “We were inspired by design elements found in commercial spaces, such as terrazzo flooring, and wanted a vaguely 1960s/1970s feel,” says Ferren. Scroll to the end for a Before shot, and join us for a look at what the kitchen has become. (You can see the bath here.) Then Ferren sketched a plan for the cook space: Streamlined, sunny, textural, and composed, what she had in mind was the opposite of the existing 1990s kitchen with its blocky wood-veneer cabinets and fridge planted in the dining room. They tackled the bathroom first, so it could accommodate the boiler and washing machine that were hogging space in the kitchen. Years ago, the structure had been divided in two and stripped of its original detailing, “but it wasn’t in terrible shape.” “I plan our designs myself and I have so much self-doubt along the way, so it’s so nice to have you get in touch,” she responded.Īn American art historian in London, host of the podcast Art Matters, and author of The Ultimate Art Museum and Women’s Work: From Feminine Arts to Feminist Art, Ferren and her husband, Tom Lloyd, a tech marketing specialist, and their young son, Winter, live in a Victorian row house in Peckham, which, she explained, they bought in 2020 with plans to right several wrongs. “I love what she’s done.” We did, too, and, in turn, direct messaged Ferren.

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