24 Mar
This Converted School is sure to stir up some fond memories of your studious past. Every piece of eclectic home decor plays a role in creating the nostalgic schoolhouse atmosphere. Fantastic antiques and artifacts grace every surface, every piece of artwork and furniture seems to embody the graceful passage of time.
The eclectic interior design totally makes sense once you consider the history behind the building it was once a charming late Victorian school, and has since been restored to the fresh and unique interior you see here. This apartment occupies the top floor, once a gymnasium. Mixed vintage chairs and industrial lights are the perfect way to balance the playful youthfulness of the space with a more mature, intimate appeal.
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Firstly i absolutely love this site, so inspirational.
Secondly i was wondering where the above (converted school gym) location is and if they hire it out for photoshoots?
Many thanks
Hi Louise,
thanks for visiting! I’ve managed to find it, this location is in East London, and can be rented via here: http://www.jjlocations.co.uk/location.php?loc_id=2302
cheers
peter
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