![Interior Design Ideas - The wood slat wall in this modern apartment incorporates secret doors, and all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan. #InteriorDesignIdeas #WoodSlatWall #HiddenAppliances #HiddenFridge #IntegratedFridge #HiddenStorage #SecretDoors #HiddenDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wood-slat-wall-secret-doors-120719-1107-01-800x600.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
Architecture firm Proctor & Shaw has completed the interior renovation of an apartment in London.
The renovation included re-configuring the inefficient existing one bedroom one bathroom layout, to incorporate two double bedrooms each with ensuite facilities, along with a generous open plan kitchen, dining, and living space.
Upon entering the apartment, it’s immediately apparent that a wood slat wall is the focal point of the interior.
![Interior Design Ideas - The wood slat wall in this modern apartment incorporates secret doors, and all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan. #InteriorDesignIdeas #WoodSlatWall #HiddenAppliances #HiddenFridge #IntegratedFridge #HiddenStorage #SecretDoors #HiddenDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wood-slat-wall-secret-doors-120719-1107-02-800x1200.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
The open plan layout of the living room, dining area, and kitchen, provides plenty of space for entertaining, while the bedrooms and bathrooms are hidden behind the full-height wood wall.
The main living space is anchored at each end with bespoke wall to wall furniture units in ultra-matt, clear sealed, dark grey through-coloured MDF, topped with black pitted bespoke concrete worktops.
![Interior Design Ideas - The wood slat wall in this modern apartment incorporates secret doors, and all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan. #InteriorDesignIdeas #WoodSlatWall #HiddenAppliances #HiddenFridge #IntegratedFridge #HiddenStorage #SecretDoors #HiddenDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wood-slat-wall-black-and-white-kitchen-120719-1107-03-800x1250.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
The wall incorporates all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan.
![Interior Design Ideas - The wood slat wall in this modern apartment incorporates secret doors, and all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan. #InteriorDesignIdeas #WoodSlatWall #HiddenAppliances #HiddenFridge #IntegratedFridge #HiddenStorage #SecretDoors #HiddenDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wood-slat-wall-hidden-integrated-fridge-120719-1108-04-800x1002.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
Flush finished frameless doors and discreet machined handles are concealed in the timber profiles, and lead to the bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms.
![Interior Design Ideas - The wood slat wall in this modern apartment incorporates secret doors, and all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan. #InteriorDesignIdeas #WoodSlatWall #HiddenAppliances #HiddenFridge #IntegratedFridge #HiddenStorage #SecretDoors #HiddenDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wood-slat-wall-bedroom-secret-doors-120719-1107-05-800x1650.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
Simply finished bedrooms feature flush faced built-in hanging cupboards, bespoke Douglas fir bedside cabinetry, and hidden lighting that creates a calm atmosphere.
![Bedroom Ideas - This simply finished modern bedroom features flush faced built-in hanging cupboards, bespoke Douglas fir bedside cabinetry, and hidden lighting that creates a calm atmosphere. #bedroomIdeas #WoodHeadboard #ModernBedroom #HiddenLighting](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bedroom-headboard-with-led-lighting-120719-1108-06-800x1000.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
The ensuite bathrooms have a seamless microcement finish, that’s featured on the walls, floor, ceiling, and cabinetry, while bespoke concrete vanity units have integrated sinks and brushed stainless steel fixtures.
![Bathroom Ideas - This modern bathroom has a seamless microcement finish, that's featured on the walls, floor, ceiling, and cabinetry, while a bespoke concrete vanity units has an integrated sink and brushed stainless steel fixtures. #BathroomIdeas #ModernBathroom #Microcement #ConcreteBathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-concrete-bathroom-120719-1109-07-800x640.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen
Here’s a closer look at the lye-washed, Douglas Fir timber, that was used for the wood slat wall.
![Interior Design Ideas - The wood slat wall in this modern apartment incorporates secret doors, and all storage and service requirements for the apartment, including kitchen appliances and hanging cupboards, resulting in a highly efficient plan. #InteriorDesignIdeas #WoodSlatWall #HiddenAppliances #HiddenFridge #IntegratedFridge #HiddenStorage #SecretDoors #HiddenDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wood-slat-wall-secret-doors-120719-1107-08-800x1000.jpg)
Photography © Ståle Eriksen | Architects: Proctor & Shaw | Contractor: Northpole Construction | Joinery: Dovetail Woodcraft | Building Control: Cook Brown
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