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Classic Contemporary Design: Laura Hammett

Laura Hammett is a London-based interior design and interior architecture practice specializing in high-end, luxury residential projects. The multi-award-winning firm, formed in 2008 and now ran by husband-and-wife team Aaron and Laura Hammett, has quickly become an industry highlight offering highly personalized bespoke design services for developers and private clients. The firm’s work combines a meticulously detailed approach with their signature timeless classic contemporary design style tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.

For our design inspiration today, we are looking at some of the best from multiple completed projects starting with one of their latest. The first residence is a redeveloped historic Belgravia townhouse with connected mews property completed with property developers Residence One. This 7,100-square foot home includes beautiful entertaining rooms, five-bedroom suites, staff accommodations, and an indoor leisure complex with spa, pool, and gym. Laura Hammett completed this residence with over £1 million of bespoke designed furniture, fittings, and specially curated works of art presented as a “turnkey” luxury home. The Chester Square residence is the epitome of fashionable luxury London living.

Signature Classic Contemporary Design

The opening photo shows the grand first-floor drawing room with its full height French doors swagged in elegant draperies. Architectural moldings and millwork respect the structure’s Georgian history while also emphasizing its ideal proportions. A restored original fireplace surround and mantel with a gilded mirror above serves as the room’s focal point. The room’s classic features combine with bespoke designed contemporary furnishings. Silk and suede upholstered sofas pair with damask-covered modern chairs on a custom silk rug with a Bella Figura chandelier suspended above to form the conversation area.

The formal dining room is another expression of the designer’s timeless classic contemporary design style. Another original fireplace surround mounted with a gilded mirror centers the room. On either side of the fireplace stands a bespoke designed dark oak cabinet with laser cut leather upholstered doors. Each cabinet conceals a Gaggenau wine fridge inside which is just brilliant. A bespoke contemporary lighting fixture suspends above the dining table.

The sophisticated study includes herringbone oak floors with antique brass trim. Bespoke oak and suede cabinetry provide plenty of space for public display and concealed storage.

The master bedroom suite is a decadent delight that commands the entire second floor with the bedroom, dressing room, two bathrooms, and a private terrace. Silk upholstered walls and plush, deep pile carpet envelope the room with textured luxury. A freestanding silk button-tufted headboard forms a partition that brings the room forward to create more intimate scale. The space behind it creates more dressing area before the wall of glass door closets that leads to a dedicated side dressing room. Silk draperies frame the windows and silk velvet covers the seat at the end of the bed dressed in custom luxurious linens.

Emperador marble covers the bathroom wall and floors. Bespoke vanity and dressing tables line the generously scaled room. The rear holds the walk-through shower while a freestanding soaking tub is in the center. The antique gold faucets and fixtures are by Samuel Health. The mirrors include automatic demisters and LED lighting. The room completes with a limestone fireplace mounted with an antique mirror that conceals the television within.

The home delivers a seamlessly flowing living environment, enriched with thoughtful functionality, elegance, and classic contemporary design style.

Our next residence is another refurbished historic Belgravia townhouse completed with developers Residence One. This one is a bit smaller with 4,600 square feet over five floors. The refurbishment included the restoration of many period features balanced with the best for a contemporary luxury lifestyle. Laura Hammett designed the interior architectural details and finishes with full turnkey furnishings and their signature classic contemporary design styling. I covered this entire project at length in my post: London Georgian Townhouse Renewal. It is fabulous!

Above, we see the first floor, formal drawing room. The double-volume room is designed for entertaining with style. It arranges into two seating areas each gathered on a silk rug before a white marble fireplace, beneath a sparkling Ambika rock crystal chandelier.

The ground floor of this magnificent home holds both the formal dining room and the study with similar looks. The rooms have custom chevron oak flooring with brass inlays and integrated LED lighting. Both rooms feature silk-covered walls and classic architectural details, and both have white marble fireplaces. The furnishings for each of these rooms are bespoke designed. The chandelier in the dining room is by Serip, while the pendant in the office is a Porta Romana.

Laura Hammett completed the design with an understated elegance that would complement, rather than compete with the classic architecture.

Our next residence is a redeveloped mews house located in the heart of Belgravia. This house is a little smaller and a bit more contemporary but still respectful of its historical origins. The 2,200 square-foot home arranges over three floors. Laura Hammett designed the architectural details and interior finishes. They also bespoke designed every piece of furniture in their classic contemporary design style. I covered this project in its entirety, which you can see in my post: Contemporary Mews House: Belgravia.

The above photo shows the ground floor entrance hall with its inlaid marble floors. The entrance hall gives access to the bespoke helical staircase with marble steps and recessed LED lighting. The stairway, which leads to the upper floor and the basement level below includes beveled mirrored walls along the back extending all three levels. A 23-foot bespoke designed Serip chandelier suspends down through the center to all floors. The mirrors reflect the natural light that comes in from the upper floors and distributes it through to the lower level. It is an extremely attractive and statement-making feature that also serves multiple practical purposes.

The living room is just off the entrance hall. In this chic space, the ceiling shines with a specialized high-gloss finish which mirrors the polished marble floors below. These design details also help to reflect light through the home. A television integrated into the wall above a bronze-framed firebox serves as the room’s focal point. On either side of it, custom fumed eucalyptus shelves with mirrored backing create a visual display and storage. A pair of facing sofas centered by a pair of cocktail tables gather on a custom graphic rug to form the conversation area.

The marble floors and high-gloss ceilings continue here in the sleek custom kitchen. Handmade, high-polished bronze cabinets with walnut interiors pair with Carrera marble counter-tops with mirrored back-splashes. The appliances are by Gaggenau. Laura Hammett’s use of bespoke luxury details significantly increases the appeal of this home’s limited space.

Our final residence is a 2,200-square foot apartment set within a historic Georgian townhouse in Marylebone. The design team thoughtfully balanced features that reference the homes Georgian heritage with furniture and finishes that make it a home for contemporary life.

Here in the living room, the design team kept everything light and simple. A large cream sofa gathers with bespoke eglomise and bronze tables and accent chairs on a carved, polished rug to create a serene backdrop for the owner’s collection of Tibetan art.

The luxurious master bedroom is a dream. It looks so inviting and comforting with the upholstered headboard, deep pile carpet, and the dense layers of window draperies. The pearly whites and silvery shades of gray make it even more calming and gorgeous.

The courtyard beyond is central to the home and accessible from all the main rooms making it excellent for extending entertaining outdoors.

The perfect finale for this showcase apartment is the custom dressing room. Pearlescent walls, polished carpet, endless mirrors, glass-fronted closets, and display lighting. Just add some seating against the open wall, and many fashionistas would seldom care ever to leave.

Laura Hammett’s designs respond to the architectural vernacular of each property, contextual and geographical cues and the individual culture, lifestyle, and taste of each client. Bespoke design is integral to the Laura Hammett approach and every facet of a project is meticulously designed, ensuring that each home is just as practical as it is beautiful.

That concludes our design inspiration, my friend.

CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY DESIGN INSPIRATION

Residence One is a developer of elegant residences in London’s finest addresses. The developers pride themselves on their attention to the beauty and quality of the smallest detail. They make sure that their flawlessly completed property developments showcase the world’s very best material finishes and technology.

Interior Design & Interior Architecture: Laura Hammett

Property Development: Residence One

Thank you so much for reading along with me today. What do you think of Laura Hammett’s signature Classic Contemporary Design styling? I look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

Have a wonderful day!

June 12, 2017
Contemporary Mews House: Belgravia

Today’s design inspiration comes from a Contemporary mews house located on a quiet mews row in the heart of London’s exclusive Belgravia district. This residence underwent a comprehensive redevelopment by London-based property developer Residence One. A reconfigured floorplan and modest basement extension increased the overall living space greatly. Interior design firm Laura Hammett completed the interiors giving them a fully bespoke turn-key design. The firm selected every architectural detail and finish, and custom designed every piece of furniture exclusively for this home. The completed mews now provides the ultimate in contemporary design and luxury bespoke specification. Let’s take a little tour!

The 2,200 square-foot, three-bedroom residence arranges over three floors finished to the highest levels of specifications. It includes everything one would expect from a luxury home in this highly sought after location, which is, after all, one of the wealthiest districts in the world. The bespoke designed furnishings are hand-made. Even the door handles, and lighting fixtures are custom created for a true one-of-a-kind luxurious home.

In the opening photo, we see the ground floor entrance into the home with its Carrera marble flooring with Nero Marquina marble inlay. The entrance space gives access to the elegant helical stairs which provide access to the upper floor and the basement level below. The custom designed staircase includes Carrera marble steps with recessed LED lighting and beveled mirrored walls that extend all three floors. A twenty-three-foot bespoke designed Serip Chandelier suspends down through the center of the staircase with its light reflected through the entire house. Natural sources of light were not in abundance, so such creative solutions address the issue quite well.

CONTEMPORARY MEWS HOUSE DESIGN

Just off of the entrance hall is the smart and sublimely chic living area. The ceilings have a specialized high gloss finish that mirrors the marble floors below and has the added benefit of catching and reflecting light. The softly upholstered walls soften and absorb the effect. Custom shelves and cabinetry created with fumed eucalyptus and mirrored inserts form a feature wall. A bronze-framed bioethanol fireplace serves as the rooms focal point. A pair of facing custom contemporary sofas centered by a pair of cocktail tables gather on a bespoke inlaid rug to create the main conversation zone.

The Carrera marble floors and the high gloss ceilings continue here in the formal dining room. A dramatic, darker shade of upholstery covers the walls to create a more intimate setting. The custom created contemporary furnishings ensure a perfect fit and full control over the ambiance.

The sleek and sophisticated kitchen is even glossier still. The marble flooring continues, along with the high gloss on the ceiling. A large skylight forms a portion of the ceiling as another means of allowing light into the home. It remotely changes from clear to opaque. Handmade high-polished bronzed cabinets with walnut interiors pair with book-matched Carrera marble worktops and mirrored back-splashes. The full range of appliances is Gaggenau, of course. The marble island includes a breakfast bar.

The master bedroom is plush and inviting. A deep pile carpet covers the floors. Luscious layers of soft luxe fabrics; silk drapes, mohair upholstered headboard, exquisite bedding, etc., create a perfect haven for dreaming. The chest at the foot of the bed conceals the pop-up television. A pair of mirrored pocket doors separates the bedroom from its marble bathroom which includes a walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. The fixtures are Samuel Heath and the mirrors have auto demisters.

A second, equally comfortable and stylish bedroom with its bath shares the upper floor. The third bedroom and its adjoining bathroom are down on the basement level.

The second bedroom upstairs opens to this terrace with cedar decking and trellis. The walk-on glass floor forms the skylight noted earlier in the kitchen.

To complete our tour, we have the home theater located down on the bottom level along with the third bedroom. There is also a powder room down on this level. The walls of the theater room are composed of upholstered louvered wall panels with full LED lighting. A black glass wall surround envelopes the 80″ cinema projector screen. The audio and visual equipment masterfully integrates cleverly out of sight. The recreational space includes a marble top bar area and a drinks fridge as well.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

For more beautiful residences completed by this designer, be sure to see:

London Georgian Townhouse Renewal.

Classic Contemporary Design: Laura Hammett

CONTEMPORARY MEWS HOUSE DESIGN INSPIRATION

Laura Hammett is a London-based interior design and interior architecture practice specializing in high-end, luxury residential projects. The multi-award-winning firm has quickly become an industry highlight offering highly personalized bespoke design services for developers and private clients. Their work combines a meticulously detailed approach with their signature timeless classic contemporary style tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.

Property Development: Residence One

Interior Design: Laura Hammett

Thank you all so very much for reading along with me. I hope you enjoyed this Contemporary mews house. I hope you found some wonderful ideas for your projects today. Let me hear from you all in the comments!

Have a great day!!!

April 13, 2016
London Georgian Townhouse Renewal

Today’s design inspiration comes from an elegant Georgian townhouse located in the heart of London’s affluent Belgravia district. The five-story historical terrace residence, built circa 1817 by renowned architect Thomas Cubitt, is redeveloped with interiors designed for modern day luxury living. The interior refurbishment included the careful restoration of many of its period interior architectural details, balanced with contemporary interior design that brilliantly integrated the best of modern and luxurious amenities. The home was completed by the London-based luxury developer Residence One, with full bespoke interiors by design firm Laura Hammett.

The well-proportioned 4600 square-foot property includes five bedrooms, gracious formal rooms, staff accommodations, and excellent outdoor spaces. The home’s refurbishment includes the finest materials and finishes as well as the latest technology and home automation, complete with “turn-key” furnishings, interior styling, and bespoke design detailing.

In the opening photos, we see the family/media room down on the lower subterranean level of the home. The developer elected not to expand the space by means of the much debated, controversial basement excavations. Instead of expanding the square footage below, the emphasis is on the super high quality of the interior design and customization of the existing space. The room focuses on a custom wall designed to hold the television and equipment in the center with book/display shelves lit with LED lighting on either side. Bespoke designed furnishings gather on a luxury pile carpet. The paintings are by the artist Ben Lowe, with the contemporary lighting by Bella Figura. At the back, a custom marble staircase with frameless glass balustrade leads up to the kitchen. The bar area includes dual zone wine and drinks refrigerators.

The room opens to an inner courtyard with limestone floors that is open through the floors above to provide natural light and air into this lower back portion of the home. Down on this level, there are also two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms ideally designed for guest and staff accommodations due to the home’s separate entrance location here.

On the ground floor, guests enter the Georgian townhouse through the stately high gloss black front door into the entrance hall which sets the tone well for the style in the rest of the home. Polished ivory marble with Pietra gray borders make up the floors and include integrated lighting that highlights the architectural details. The corridor provides access to the main staircase. The length divides into sections complete with custom consoles and lighting fixtures. In one of the sections, 12ct white gold eglomise bronze beveled mirrors line the walls for a wonderful effect. Note the detail of the moldings.

Also situated on the ground floor level are the homes formal dining room and study. Both rooms include custom chevron parquet oak flooring with brass inlays and integrated LED lighting. Both also have white marble Chesney fireplaces with slate hearths. The exquisite chandelier above the dining table is a custom design from Serip. The pendant light in the office is by Porta Romana. The furnishings in both rooms are of bespoke design. Here we have great examples of Classic Contemporary design: Classic architectural details with Contemporary styling and furnishings.

A contemporary chef’s kitchen and informal dining area complete the ground floor. The kitchen includes dark custom cabinetry and book matched Calacatta Ora marble worktops with gray mirrored backsplashes. The sophisticated design features Gaggenau appliances along with all the amenities required to complete a modern kitchen. The furnishings are bespoke designed as with the rest of the home. The contemporary chandelier suspended above the table is by Baroncelli. The room opens to an outdoor breakfast terrace which fills the room with natural light. A skylight also provides ample natural lighting to flow throughout the home. The floor along the back and side open to the family room below allowing the natural light to flow through down into those spaces.

The home’s formal drawing room is located up on the first floor. The grand, double volume room combines classical elegance and contemporary styling effortlessly. The room allows for entertaining in style. The floors are custom chevron parquet oak with antique brass inlay, and this room includes two white marble Chesney fireplaces. The rock crystal chandeliers and wall lights are Ambika. The room divides into two seating groups composed of custom furnishings of bespoke design arranged on silk rugs.

Beyond the drawing room, one can make their way through the bar area with its bronzed beveled mirrored walls and custom cabinetry with brass inlays. The space includes integrated drinks refrigerators as well as a dumbwaiter down to the kitchen below.

Beyond the bar, the home opens to the rooftop terrace. This outdoor entertaining space includes a conversation and dining area with limestone floors. A computerized irrigation system maintains the plants, shrubs, and olive trees.

The entire second floor of the Georgian townhouse belongs to the master bedroom suite. The spacious suite includes a beveled mirror feature wall, luxury deep pile carpet, and bespoke designed furnishings. In the bathroom, Calacatta Oro marble slabs make up the double sink vanity unit and the wall opposite it. Vein matched Grigio Bellimi marble covers the floors. The bathroom includes a large shower and a soaking tub with a television perfectly placed above it. Designer fixtures and an Ambika rock crystal chandelier take the luxury level even higher. The mirrors include automatic demister functions.

The remaining bedrooms and bathrooms in the home display the continued attention to detail and luxury. Custom furnishings, marble bathrooms, designer fixtures, luxury deep pile carpet, silk wallcoverings, luxury bedding, it is all here.

This photo shows the view from above down through the back open sections of the home. As you can see, the refurbishment has tended to every detail quite well. The redevelopment of this Georgian townhouse was a success and the home sold quickly upon completion as expected.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

For more from residences completed by this team, be sure to see:

Contemporary Mews House: Belgravia

Classic Contemporary Design: Laura Hammett

GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE RENEWAL

Residence One is a developer of elegant residences in London’s finest addresses. The developers pride themselves on their attention to the beauty and quality of the smallest detail. They make sure that their flawlessly finished developments showcase the world’s very best material finishes and technology.

Laura Hammett is a London interior design and interior architecture studio. The firm specializing in luxury residential projects for private clients and property developers throughout the UK and abroad. The design firm formed in 2008 and today, husband and wife team Aaron and Laura Hammett direct it. Their projects combine a creative timeless approach with a signature elegant and luxurious style.

Property Development: Residence One

Interior Design: Laura Hammett

Photography: Ray Main

Thank you so much for reading along with me today. I hope you enjoyed the renewal of this classic luxury Georgian townhouse updated for modern day living. Let me hear from you in the comments.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

November 4, 2015