Curved Paneling Helps Hide an Awkward Beam in a London Bedroom
Designer Amelia Deacon-Hunt worked around a large structural beam in her London loft primary bedroom. She covered it with bespoke curved vertical paneling and color-drenched the room with Lick’s Pink 02. The result is described as a warm, cocooning space that turns a tricky layout into a feature.
Amelia Deacon-Hunt’s London loft bedroom presented a common design dilemma: the natural bed position sat under a sloped ceiling, while the better wall contained a bulky structural beam. Rather than remove it, she built custom curved vertical paneling around it, a DIY process involving repeated measuring, timber cutting, priming, and painting.
She then coated the room in Lick’s Pink 02, using color-drenching to merge beam and paneling. Symmetrical bedside lights and nightstands help anchor the bed, while the beam’s central position adds balance. The project shows how an awkward architectural element can become a deliberate feature.
This story may resonate with renters and homeowners facing awkward structural features, especially in converted lofts or older homes. It could encourage DIY approaches and color-drenching as accessible ways to reframe limitations rather than undertake costly structural work. Designers and content creators may also see demand for creative problem-solving content. Its impact likely remains incremental, offering inspiration rather than broad change.