Copperbox

This rather small studio within an eye-catching copper-clad building is located in the hip and up & coming area of Bethnal Green. Those in the know will appreciate its convenience, close to the popular Broadway Market and Columbia Road, as well as neighbouring Shoreditch. It's a charming space with some interesting artwork, a convenient list of amenities and plenty of design literature - although it's definitely suited to shorter stays given the limited storage space. The highlights for us are the Conran sofa and designer leather armchair.

Home truths:
* This is a studio apartment and we said it's small but we'll say it again - because of its size the storage in the bedroom is limited, just half of the wardrobe space is available
* Note that Bethnal Green is a diverse and vibrant East-End area and is not located bang in the centre of London
* Although this home is in a relatively quiet street - if you have the windows open, you should expect some noise from the street, especially at the weekends