We led the extensive renovation of this property for our client, who was based outside of the UK at the time. With a busy career and a substantial time difference, she entrusted us to handle the entire process on her behalf. Leading the full project team, including a listed building consultant to bring the dated Grade II listed property into the twenty-first century, integrating modern essentials such as A/C & security. At just under 800 sqft, this South Kensington apartment required meticulous planning to ensure every inch of the space was utilised. Its size presented several challenges we had to creatively overcome. From commissioning bespoke furniture and concealing A/C within bespoke joinery, to making the fireplace hearth flush with the new herringbone flooring to maximise the usable floor space, every detail of this design had a considered purpose.
Our client's only brief was that she wanted to be 'wowed', so we enlisted a team of specialist makers, artisans, and suppliers to ensure we were able to achieve this. From designing a super prime oak herringbone floor with an ebony inset border, to the bespoke Swiss joinery, no expense was spared in the pursuit of quality and craftsmanship. One of the many specialists we worked with was a renowned plasterwork supplier, who restored the original moulded living room ceiling and developed a sympathetic design for raised & fielded panels to complement it.
In addition to the interior architecture and leading the various consultants, we also handled the full turnkey FF&E and styling of this pied à terre. Like the architectural elements of the design, we worked with incredible artisans to curate a suite of elegant furniture to complement the light-filled spaces. Layers of soft creams are juxtaposed with elements of metal & stone to create a palette that is striking but still feminine.
Our scope was not limited to the interiors of the apartment, we also designed the apartment's front balcony & rear terrace. With views over a private shared garden, the substantial terrace is virtually the same size as the apartment. This amount of outdoor space in a Central London apartment is incredibly rare and our client wanted to make sure this asset was taken advantage of. As well as laying new limestone tiles, we also reinstated detailed metal railings to match the neighboring properties, sourced a beautiful suite of outdoor furniture, and sourced all the planters for the landscaping company to ensure they worked with the aesthetic of the interior.
