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The Kelly Hoppen Look

Kelly Hoppen is one of the most celebrated, influential, and sought-after interior designers in the world. Her widely recognized style, known as the “Kelly Hoppen look,” features neutral color palettes, clean lines, and beautiful textures blended into sumptuous opulence. The London-based designer’s understated elegance fuses East with West creating charming warmth and sumptuous opulence.

With meticulous attention to detail, Kelly creates completely bespoke interiors that are both practical and luxurious. With more than forty years in the industry, her projects around the globe number in the thousands. The designer takes the time to understand the lifestyle of those involved ensuring a design tailor-made for their needs.

THE KELLY HOPPEN LOOK IN HER LONDON HOME

The designer’s 9,000 square-foot residence in Central London highlights her talent and demonstrates her signature style. She transformed the shell of a 19th century converted schoolhouse, later used as a warehouse into a two-story, six-bedroom home. Calming shades of white, grey, taupe, and beige contrast with darker woods, creating a timeless elegance. Luscious fabrics of suede, wool, and cashmere add depth and sensuality.

A vast open-plan space with 20-foot ceilings combines the living and dining areas with the kitchen. At the front, two eight-person sofas gather with various armchairs, chaise longues and two-seat sofas to form a seating zone beneath three tall windows. The arrangement holds up to thirty people, for Kelly loves to entertain.

“I was looking for something big, light and airy and that is why this space was so perfect because it encompasses those things.”

The center of the open space holds the dining area, with a rustic table that can seat thirty people. A bespoke designed, black metal lighting fixture hangs above the table.

The long kitchen is situated towards the back and features cabinetry by Boffi, stainless steel, Caesarstone and oak finishes. Chain-mail-and-cotton blinds replace conventional window treatments. A more intimate dining area completes the space.

“My color scheme is always neutral. I use a lot of whites, grays, and beige. Taupe is my absolute favorite! I find these colors incredibly soothing, and they are the perfect base for any design. When adopting a neutral palette, you can add beautiful splashes of color that will instantly brighten up any interior.”

The entrance includes a grid design on the marble floor and swivel panels which emphasize the ceiling height. Five Carrara marble steps lead down into the spacious living area. Lights in the steps create ambiance.

“My philosophy has always remained the same. It’s about creating calm, balanced environments based on Eastern cultures, i.e., order and creation of harmony. How people feel in a space is as important as the way it looks; one can’t be without the other to succeed.”

Bespoke grey lacquer swivel panels function as a partition between the living and private spaces.

Kelly is extremely passionate about making her design ethos accessible to the everyone. Her hugely popular, luxury e-store features a range of self-designed home products including accessories, bed linen, cushions, candles, furniture, towels, robes, and lights, all carrying Kelly’s iconic style.

Create Timeless Elegance

The master bedroom is upstairs and overlooks the living space below. The ceiling is lowered above the bed to mitigate the scale and create a more intimate feel. Bedside lamps from Ochre hang against a backdrop of ribbed panels flanking either side of the bed.

“I’m enormously flattered that the ‘Kelly Hoppen look’ has become one which is both widely recognized and used by many people around the world when developing the interior style for their own homes. Neutral palettes, beautiful textures, and an East meets West aesthetic are all parts of my signature look. I’ve always wanted people to feel a great sense of warmth in their home, cocooned in comfort and surrounded by gorgeous pieces which I’ve discovered, all of which help to enhance those feelings of calm and relaxation.”

The master bathroom includes a free-standing bath designed by Kelly elevated on a marble platform with concealed floor lighting. A Niamh Barry loop chandelier hangs above.

“Lighting is of the utmost importance when designing your interiors. I like to think it is like magic dust but, if you get it wrong, it can be a disaster! Adding lighting to a room is very easy – it just takes a bit of thought. Add a few small up-lighters around your home, behind pieces of furniture or in corridors to illuminate your interiors.”

The spacious dressing room features large, black-and-white photographs, pendant lamps, and a full height triple-sided mirror.

“It is so important to create a timeless elegance in your home. Trends fade, but you want your designs to stand the test of time and always look chic. Instead of following a clear trend, adapt your home for the season by changing your accessories, update your sofa with some new cushions or hang some new art.”

OTHER PROJECTS COMPLETED WITH THE KELLY HOPPEN LOOK

“It is important to create an uncluttered ambiance. Add too much, and you run the risk of feeling claustrophobic in your own home. Overdecorating will also make your space appear smaller than it is.”

“My design is all about texture as I like to touch and feel my surroundings. Whether you use velvet and mix it with sheers or wood with chrome, it is the one texture bouncing off the other that is important.”

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

If you have enjoyed todays post, be sure to check out:

Contemporary Classic Fusion: Louise Bradley

Tailored Interiors: Katherine Pooley

KELLY HOPPEN CONCLUSION

It was her passion for design that began Kelly Hoppen’s iconic career. Her first project, a friend’s kitchen, has led to multiple awards and numerous publishers and businesses seeking her unparalleled expertise. Kelly’s portfolio includes the homes, yachts, and jets of private clients all over the world as well as commercial projects including hotels, bars, restaurants, offices, and tower blocks.

Be sure to check out this designers many Interior Design Books, which offer a wealth of experience and advice on achieving your signature style, as well as essential style solutions for every home. Absolute must reads for any decorator wanting to give their home a touch of Kelly Hoppen’s distinctive style combining luxury with simplicity.

Interior Design: Kelly Hoppen

Photography: Aron Erddohati

Sources: HomeandDecor.com

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August 31, 2018
Compact Luxury Design: Taylor Howes

This designer’s Knightsbridge pied-a-terre is a lesson in compact luxury design. London-based luxury interior designer Karen Howes transforms a small, dated apartment into a charming city abode.

The 1,100 square-foot apartment occupies the first floor of an early 19th-century building. The space originally served as the formal reception rooms of a private townhome. The designer reinstated the original period features while introducing clever design touches and bespoke detailing to create a sophisticated home for contemporary life.

COMPACT LUXURY DESIGN INSPIRATION

With the main drawing room, the designer created three zones: a sitting area, dining area, and a kitchen. Full-height paneled and mirrored walls slide away to reveal a fully customized Bulthaup model kitchen. The apartment features high ceilings and large windows. The original crown molding, which features a unique continuous grapevine design, was reinstated and continued throughout the residence.

Button-tufted sofas from the Taylor Howes collection define the seating area, accented with Donghia’s Hollywood and Dedar’s Poulette pillows. Custom faux-leather chairs with gilt details, also from the designer’s collection, surround an Abbott dining table from Bernhardt. Beautiful curtains in Dedar’s Aplomb wool with Spina tie-backs and valance trimmed with a Greek key from Clarence House frame the windows. An over-sized pendant light combining antiqued plated bronze with Murano glass and a silk shade presides over the room.

“The idea was to create a timeless elegance with fabulous, glamorous features, which definitely fits my personal style.” Karen Howes

The designer reconfigured the remaining space into a master bedroom suite with dressing area and a guest bedroom with en-suite bath, carefully utilizing every inch of available space for this compact luxury design.

Taylor Howes bespoke designed pieces create a soft and glamorous master bedroom. The bed extends from a custom upholstered and antiqued mirrored wall. A pair of bespoke bedside tables made with lacquered goatskin stands on either side. A curved console holding a pop-up television stands at the foot. White Company bed linens dress the bed, accented with pillows in Dedar’s Mademoiselle and Circuit fabrics. Thibaut’s Stablewood grasscloth covers the walls.

In the hall, custom created niches made with lacquered wood lined with silk store and display shoes and handbags. A storage solution both practical and visually appealing.

The guest bedroom features bespoke wardrobe doors inset with linen and bronze fretwork. Thibaut’s East Gate grasscloth covers the walls. A pillow created with a Hermes scarf highlights the White Company linens that dress the bed.

Travertino Tiziano marble on the walls and forming the vanity create a spa-like ambiance in the master bathroom. Marble and mirror create sleek luxury in the guest bathroom.

The designer collects 20th-century artworks. She often uses art as the starting point in her interior designs. Spending time as an art-dealer herself led to her collecting, particularly British artist. The pied-a-terre includes a Barbara Hepworth lithograph and a Dennis Bowen painting from 1962.

“I think art and accessories are what tell you about the character of the owner, and then good hospitality adds to the rest!” Karen Howes

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

For more projects by this designer, be sure to see:

St Saviors Mansion: Church Conversion

Luxury Interior Design: Mayfair

Park Crescent Luxury Homes

Compact Luxury Design in London

Founded in 1993, Taylor Howes is a multi-award-winning, international luxury interior design studio based in Knightsbridge, London. Over the last two decades, the studio has established a reputation for creating luxury interiors of distinction.

Interior design: Taylor Howes

Photography: Jon Day

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July 23, 2018
Knightsbridge Townhouse Renovation

For our design inspiration today, we have a Knightsbridge townhouse renovation completed by London based Staffan Tollgard Design Group. The interiors of this 19th century Neo-Georgian townhouse have been reimagined for 21st-century modern luxury living. New merges with old to create a contemporary classic design.

Four-thousand square-feet unfolds over several floors, half-floors, and a newly incorporated sub-basement. A central glass light well runs through the home to provide natural sunlight to each level. Existing period architectural details were restored and enriched with modern fixtures and custom finishes. The design team completed the sensitive renovation with contemporary furnishings and accessories. This Knightsbridge townhouse renovation celebrates the home’s history while also providing the comforts and conveniences of modern luxury living.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION

The Classical proportions were maintained in the public receptions rooms spread across the ground and first floor. The main living room spreads the full width of the first floor with two large windows. Bespoke designed wooden cabinetry covers one wall. Sliding panels in the center conceal/reveal the television. Textured plaster walls and classic moldings throughout keep the design cohesive on each floor.

The living room opens to a second reception room which Tollgard decorated as a home office. The two spaces hold a pair of twin fireplaces. Contemporary furnishings and a neutral color palette create a sophisticated mood throughout.

“The interior architecture and material create a fantastic residence, but the furnishings and accessories make it a home.” Staffan Tollgard

The ground floor holds the contemporary dual zone kitchen arrangement, dining room, and a third reception room. Rich wood, stone, and metal create an ideal balance against the traditional elements. You can see the light well and glass bridge running through the middle.

The reconfigured residence holds a total of five bedrooms. The master bedroom suite commands the entire second floor with two more above on the top floor and two below.

The lower ground floor holds the very comfortable media room. The newly created basement level features a fully equipped gym and wellness area that includes a sauna and treatment room.

“We truly care about our clients. This is at the heart of our business. People entrust us with their homes and happiness, and we care deeply about getting this relationship right.” MT

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

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

Knightsbridge Contemporary Penthouse: Staffan Tollgard

Contemporary Penthouse in a Period Gem

KNIGHTSBRIDGE TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION CONCLUSION

Staffan Tollgard Design Group offers an award-winning architectural interior design service for an international clientele. The group works creatively and collaboratively to create bold, eminently livable contemporary interiors.

Interior design: Staffan Tollgard Design Group

Photography: Richard Gooding

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July 9, 2018
Vesta Interior Design Launch Announcement

A new interior design firm specializing in luxury property has launched in London. Vesta Interior Design, a boutique design house, brings the efficiencies of high volume projects to the bespoke market both in the UK and internationally. The highly creative company provides exceptional interiors for private clients and property developers.

Vesta Interior Design was established by Chris Dale, who serves as Chief Executive Officer. The company has experienced exceptional growth and demand for its services, which is contributed to the company delivering dedicated customer service and unrivaled expertise to each of its clients.

Since its inception 12 months ago, the team has grown to 17 strong. The team is a collaboration of creative minds and property experts with over three decades of combined experience. They have completed over 400 projects across the capital for high profile developers as well as private residences. Completed projects include Fitzroy Gate, Legacy Wharf in Stratford, Royal Wharf, Discovery Tower, Holland Green, Chelsea Waterfront and more.

Vesta provides a seamless and innovative design service across luxury developments and private residences. The designers blend originality with functionality to create interiors that complement the lifestyle of each client.

“Having spent 10 years working for the largest investment furnishing provider to the industry, I watched it grow from a boutique operation to a large-scale corporation and from this experience I learnt the importance of the highest levels of customer service and quality, enabling me to create a design firm with the ethos of understanding what the client needs, and bringing the efficiencies of mass combined with the service of bespoke.” Chris Dale

“Whether a client is a large-scale developer seeking a new show home, a private client who wishes to renovate their family home or a luxury penthouse in need of the highest, most exclusive bespoke finishes, our design team will create an exclusive interior of timeless luxury and style. Vesta Interior Design is led by a team of people who are outstanding in their profession and together we have built a company which has filled a much-needed gap in the market.” Chris Dale

Vesta Interior Design works with private clients and property developers to create interiors which are beautiful, functional and practical. From grand family homes to city penthouses, and investment properties to private rentals, the Vesta team, has a solid understanding of the markets in which they work, and the needs of the clients.

The company also specializes in assisting with development launches and sales across Asia, showcasing their product and services to a range of clientele. The highly experienced team utilizes their local market knowledge – whether that’s in the UK or internationally – to deliver a project that is going to be attractive to the end user.

Chris personally selected the team at Vesta. All have vast experience working on projects across the world. They possess the ability to provide a seamless and innovative design service to both luxury developers and private clients.

The company’s international offering enables clients to complete their project via a team they can trust. This has proven to be a vital service for international clients.

With a hands-on interior design team offering in-depth knowledge of how to design a home to sell, many of the developers Vesta have worked with have achieved increased inquiries and sales. As a result, Vesta has gained recognition from key sales agents in the both South East Asia and the Middle East.

“We’re proud of our extensive knowledge of the London property market when representing clients in the UK and overseas. Our understanding of what people desire from a living space enables us to provide homes which we are confident will be functional for the end user.” Chris Dale

“Flexibility and creativity are the cornerstones of every project we undertake. From the initial consultation to the extensive property survey, rigorous attention is given to the finer details, and every aspect professionally managed.” Chris Dale

“Our team has an enviable depth of experience working on the best developments in the property market – and as such we guarantee exceptional results. We also take great pride in our track record of delivering projects efficiently, reliably and to strict deadlines. We can meet to highest expectations.” Chris Dale

Providing outstanding customer care is a key tenant of the Vesta Interior Design business. From the start to completion of a project, one of the directors of the design firm handles each customer, acting as their daily account handler and liaison person. In addition, the directors will travel to their client’s homes, offices or wherever they are in the world to provide them with updates on the interior design of their home.

Vesta Interior Design for Luxury Market

For further information about Vesta Interior Design, please contact- 0800 135 7888 or visit:

http://vesta-london.co.uk/

photography: Veronica Rodriguez

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More to read:

Park Crescent Luxury Homes

Alexander McQueen Penthouse: Style Homage

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July 2, 2018
Tailored Interiors: Katharine Pooley

London-based designer Katharine Pooley creates luxurious tailored interiors for the some of the world’s most discriminating clients. Her unique talent for marrying diverse cultural influences with timeless luxury and intelligent design makes her highly sought-after. The designer’s tailored interiors serve as an aspiration for the global elite.

For our design inspiration today, we are looking at a chic contemporary apartment overlooking Hyde Park completed by Katherine Pooley Design Studio. Plush upholstered furnishings and exquisite finishes were bespoke designed for this residence. The contemporary luxury design includes natural stone accents, metallic details, and inlays of precious material that embellish every surface.

The designer created a marble, antique brass, and leather paneled joinery wall with a central feature fireplace. The subtlety veined marble slab was handpicked to work with the room’s rich color scheme. The effect is understated glamour and perfect for city living.

HYDE PARK TAILORED INTERIORS

The formal reception room includes custom velvet upholstered furnishings gathered on a deep pile rug before windows overlooking leafy Hyde Park. Silk and exquisitely embroidered cushions and throws add an extra layer of decadent texture.

Silver tableware and Jacques fine porcelain from Katherine Pooley Home adorn the Calacatta blue marble surface top.

Beautiful mineral obelisks and shagreen accessories decorate the KPL designed brass side table.

Katherine Pooley’s discerning eye for detail and natural understanding of design essentials distinguish her in London’s design world. Her sophisticated composures of color, form, and material create functional, tailored interiors that suit the client’s lifestyle perfectly.

A sense of adventure defines Katherine’s life and inspires her design philosophy. The designer travels the world, summiting the highest mountains, crossing the Sahara on horseback, and visiting more than 150 countries. She has lived in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, and Bahrain and now spends her time between London and Scotland.

“Many of my journeys have impacted my interiors and certainly understanding the cultures is a very important part of the design process.”

Katharine’s multi-talented team, including specialists in Architecture, Interior Building Design, and Interior Design allows her to deliver a comprehensive, seamless interior design service.

“Free from the constraints of a curated “house style” aesthetic, our studio of interior designers creates exemplary, unique and beautifully luxurious spaces that realize each client’s specific, personal requirements and aspirations.”

“The master bedroom suite has to be one of my favorite areas to design in a client’s home. We spend so much time in our bedrooms, so creating a peaceful, comfortable, and elegant space is critical to a happy home life.”

Functionality is key in design. A hidden desk blends with the chrome inlaid joinery doors.

The tailored interiors include bespoke designed joinery doors finished with textured wall covering, layered with inlaid polished brass trims, and accented with Lucite handles.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

In addition to the London studio and boutique, the team also works with an international office in Doha, Qatar. This second luxury design and lifestyle boutique also offers full interior architecture, interior design, and home dressing services. The importance of the brand’s diverse cultural appreciation reflects in the products and services as well as the geographical spectrum of their locations.

All the products and exotic home accessories available in the boutiques and her website are individually sourced from around the world to meet very high standards. This commitment to exceptional quality keeps Katharine Pooley’s loyal client base returning again and again.

You can see more of the designer’s work in her first book Journey By Design. So thrilled were Katharine’s highly private clients to be included in this beautiful, silk-bound volume, nineteen agreed to have their homes featured, many for the first time. The book contains an eclectic variety of designs from properties all over the world, but all reflect the refined, sumptuous, and luxurious aesthetic for which Katharine is internationally known.

To see more projects from leading London designers, be sure to see:

Contemporary Classic Fusion: Louise Bradley

The Kelly Hoppen Look

Katherine Pooley’s Tailored Interior Design

The Katharine Pooley studio provides a fully integrated luxury residential interior design service working with private clients and property developers to create elegant interiors of distinction. With a focus on bespoke, unique designs, tailored to fit each client’s personal needs, we provide a complete residential interior design service taking a project from concept to completion.

Interior Design: Katharine Pooley

Photos provided by Katharine Pooley

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June 15, 2018
Luxury Bespoke Design: Brummell Penthouse

For our design inspiration today, we have the Brummell Penthouse at Beau House completed by Oliver Burns. Beau House is a new luxury development located on Jermyn Street in London’s exclusive St. James neighborhood. The residence takes its name from the iconic Regency era arbiter of men’s fashion, Beau Brummell. The interiors pay homage to the location, best known for bespoke tailoring and fine gentlemen’s attire. This one-of-a-kind penthouse marries British tradition with contemporary styling to create the best in luxury bespoke design.

The 4,000 square-foot penthouse spans the top three floors and includes a roof terrace and outdoor space on every level. Designed for 21st-century luxury living, the home features bespoke designed furnishings, luxe finishes, and state-of-the-art technology. Oliver Burns infused their signature thoughtful luxury into every detail.

LUXURY BESPOKE DESIGN INSPIRATION

The penthouse arranges top down to make the best use of the space, with the bedrooms on the fifth floor, and the public rooms on the sixth. The roof terrace spans the full width of the seventh floor.

The sixth-floor reception space includes the open plan living, kitchen and dining areas. The room lays out with distinct zones, each with its unique style. A color palette of gray and navy blue, accented with orange and green reflects those used in traditional tailoring. These pair with dark stained oak floors in a herringbone pattern.

The living room area gathers before the bespoke media unit that conceals the television when not in use. A button-tufted sofa upholstered in gray with contrast piping groups with velvet covered occasional chairs with bronze stud detailing. The arrangement sits beneath a gilded ceiling coffer holding a sparkling custom, contemporary crystal chandelier. A hand-knotted Tibetan wool-and-silk rug defines the space from below. Side tables with an antique nickel frame and smoked oak top pair with a Macassar ebony sofa table with bronze dividers.

The dining area gathers beneath another custom, contemporary crystal chandelier. A bespoke table in sycamore stone with ebonized detailing pairs with eight upholstered dining chairs by Aiveen Daly.

The contemporary kitchen includes cabinetry by Boffi finished in graphite gray oak with Quartzite Calacatta counter-tops and back-splash. The space integrates appliances from Gaggenau: ovens, microwave, warming drawers, refrigerator and wine cooler, with a Boffi hob cook-top and Miele dishwasher. Velvet upholstered bar stools by Brabbu with walnut legs and brass detailing, form a breakfast bar beneath pendant lights by Lee Broom.

The polished white Namibia marble staircase with bespoke glass balustrade and bronze handrail provides passage between the floors. A bespoke sculptural plaster wall in a geometrically patterned relief lit with concealed LED lighting stands behind the stairs. A velvet upholstered bench groups with metal nesting tables with bronze glass tops.

Dark stained oak doors, detailed with inlaid bronze metal profiles open to the master bedroom. The console table is bespoke designed by Oliver Burns.

The master bedroom includes a wall of full-height windows. Oliver Burns designed the custom bed with upholstered head and footboard standing before the bespoke fretwork headboard, as well as the side tables. The bedside lamps are by Porta Romana. A bespoke built-in dressing table with leather lined internal compartments, and polished nickel drawer pulls stands beneath Tigermoth pendant lights. A sofa by Larforma stands at the foot of the bed before a bespoke rug laid on the bamboo carpet. The leather upholstered ottoman incorporates side tables.

Sliding doors open to the en-suite master bathroom, which is flooded with natural light. Polished aqua Bianca marble covers the floor and walls. The shower includes a book matched polished Arabescato marble feature wall. A floating vanity unit finished in high-gloss sycamore with silver leaf drawer pulls holds a Blue De Savoie marble top. Above it, backlit beveled mirrors reflect the bespoke crystal chandelier. Before the terrace windows, a soaking tub with faucets by THG Paris stands before a 27” Aquavision TV for long enjoyable baths.

The door by the bed leads to the master bedroom dressing area with leather lined, bespoke cabinetry finished in dark oak with high gloss tabu edges.

In a second bedroom, the bed integrates with a bespoke upholstered headboard tailored with stitching details and bronze stud work. Bespoke bedside tables with leather inlaid tops and nickel drawer pulls stand on either side. A flush mounted contemporary crystal chandelier sparkles above.

In the second bedroom’s en-suite bathroom, polished Carrara Joia marble covers the walls and floors. A bespoke vanity combines mirrored drawers with basins carved in Marmara marble with polished chrome faucets by THG Paris. The shower holds a feature wall in Marmara marble laid vertically and a 27” Aquavision TV. A crystal pendant light by Spina punctuates the contemporary glamour.

In a third bedroom, the bespoke upholstered headboard includes bedside lights by Heathfield & Co., with tassels by Wendy Cushing. Bespoke Mahogany bedside tables stand beneath custom mirrors with antique silver frames. Pinstripe fabric wallcovering by Brian Yates lines the walls. A sofa by Brabbu with chrome detailing stands at the foot of the bed. The white sateen upholstered, tufted ottoman stands on a bespoke geometric rug. A Lexington ceiling pendant by Heathfield & Co shines above it all.

The third bedroom’s en-suite bathroom includes polished Statuario marble covered walls and floors. Book-matched polished grey Marquino marble forms a feature wall in the shower. A bespoke vanity combines mirrored drawers with a gray Marquino top. Statuario marble encases the bath surround which includes a 27” Aquavision TV. The Lalique faucets are designed by Jamie Drake in chrome with crystal inserts.

The roof-top terrace, a super luxury for central London, provides another level of luxury bespoke design. The outdoor space includes purpose zoned areas; living, dining, and kitchen. Gray porcelain tile with an anti-skip finish covers the floor. The outdoor kitchen features granite counter-tops and stainless-steel cabinets, integrated with a grill, refrigerator, and wine cooler. The dining area, with seating for eight, stands on a bespoke herringbone grille providing underfloor heating. George Smith all-weather furnishings form a living space before a 42” Aqualite outdoor TV. A glass balustrade extends across the front of the building. This is a fabulous place for outdoor entertaining with style.

That concludes our luxury bespoke design inspiration for today.

For more exceptional London penthouses, be sure to see:

CLASSIC MAYFAIR PENTHOUSE: ORO BIANCO

KNIGHTSBRIDGE CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE: STAFFAN TOLLGARD

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN PENTHOUSE: STYLE HOMAGE

Oliver Burns: Luxury Bespoke Design

Oliver Burns is a luxury architectural interior design studio that thoughtfully designs the world’s finest homes. Working across an exclusive portfolio of some of the world’s best international turnkey projects, their multi-disciplinary team has a world-class reputation for bespoke private commissions, super-prime developments and elegant spaces that are synonymous with a luxury lifestyle.

Interior Design: Oliver Burns

Property Development: Beau House – London

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April 9, 2018
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

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June 12, 2017
Bespoke Luxury Design: Chester Square

Today’s residence is a newly redeveloped 19th-century, seven-story townhouse in the prestigious Belgravia district in London. This property was given an entirely bespoke luxury design by twin brothers Will & Ben Samuels of the boutique property development company Wilben. Every new feature is custom designed specifically for this home and finished to the highest specifications. Due to its historical and architectural significance, the brothers maintained and carefully restored many of the original period features. The results are a mix of contemporary and British heritage that perfectly captures the heart of high-end British interior design today.

The home is in affluent Chester Square, one of the most highly regarded garden squares in the city. Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher lived here after her tenure until she passed in 2013. It is the largest of the family townhomes that make up the imposing white stucco fronted terraces overlooking the private garden which is open only to residents of the square. This home uniquely benefits from a double mansard roof, allowing for additional bedrooms upstairs, and an unusually large mews house at the rear. The completed residence now totals over 8,000 square feet spread over seven floors with an elevator to reach each. Continue reading for more details.

The first photos show the first-floor formal living room. Wilben maintained the room’s original proportions and restored some of the original features such as the cornices and the beautiful marble fireplace. Wainscoting and additional architectural detailing emphasize the dimensions while honoring the structure’s history. Silk wall-coverings line the upper portions of the walls adding a bit of luxe. The floors are handset, stained and lacquered oak. Bespoke, satin lacquer finished oak cabinetry includes integrated LED lighting and hand stitched padded panels. A custom commissioned crystal chandelier from Italy sparkles over the central seating area. Bespoke furnishings with tailored cushions and cashmere throws group into zoned conversation areas on custom wool/silk area rugs. Tailored window dressings in wonderful fabrics frame the windows that look out over the garden. The entire home is turn-key finished in anticipation of the lifestyle of those who will occupy it.

To increase the available living space, Wilben connected the main property to the mews house at the rear. The original mews was rebuilt with a basement excavation that extends it down two levels to line up with the main house and the two merge to provide over 1,000 additional square-feet.

The living room opens onto a private open-air terrace leading to the family media room (above) created on the first floor of the mews. Accordion glass doors across the front fold completely to the side. A rear staircase provides direct access to the kitchen below. The room features a large skylight above complete with integrated electric blinds. The oak flooring and bespoke cabinetry in the front living area continue back here. Bespoke furnishings gather before the large television centered in the cabinetry.

The main entrance hall on the ground level includes inlaid marble floors to create a more formal welcome. The restored original staircase shows beautifully with the silk carpet runner.

The formal dining room positions at the front on the ground level. The room centers with an original marble fireplace flanked with bespoke oak cabinetry with antiqued mirror backing and padded paneled doors. Applied moldings inset with fabric wallpaper cover the walls. A contemporary-style silk and crystal chandelier suspends above an oval table surrounded by chairs upholstered with different but complimentary fronts and backs. Wilben created the room for formal entertaining with a bespoke luxury design that balances Georgian heritage and contemporary living.

A handsome study situates on the ground floor beyond the dining room. Stained oak floors in a chevron design and paneled walls create a smart home office that is both elegant and practical.

The kitchen and family dining area complete the ground floor, spanning the width across the rear. The bespoke Hacker kitchen features Quartz worktops with smoked glass back-splash and professional grade Gaggenau appliances. Italian marble clads the back wall and forms the breakfast bar. The thoughtfully designed space is suitable for both family use and grand scale entertaining.

The lower ground floor holds the home theater. A super-high definition projector displays onto a 108” acoustically transparent fixed screen. Stained timber inset with padded upholstered panels cover the walls. A back-lit, specialist finished coffered ceiling crowns the room. Deep, comfortable seating custom created for this space continues the bespoke luxury design that defines this home.

The lower floor includes a wine storage area designed with stained and lacquered oak flooring and shelving.

A twenty-five-foot-high light well, formed in the center runs through the core from the basement up through to the first floor. A skylight at the top, forming part of the terrace floor, shines natural light through to interior windows and on down here to the lowest level. The space features a wall covered with green ivy to bring a sense of the outdoors into the rooms that open to it. The area at the bottom of the light well serves as the home gym/yoga room.

Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms down here bring the total to eight. The designers included these to serve as staff quarters along with a separate staff kitchen and a convenient side entrance. Here, one of the bedrooms serves as a spa treatment room.

The home’s configuration allows for two spacious full-floor master bedroom suites up on the second and third floor. Both bedrooms lead through bespoke dressing areas to large marble bathrooms. The home’s bespoke luxury design is very apparent in the bedrooms. The bed’s design integrates with the entire wall it extends from with upholstered and mirrored walls, built-in side cabinetry and side closets with upholstered doors. Across the room, more upholstered closets flank a central integrated writing or dressing nook. The beds finish with custom bedding and automated tailored draperies open and close at the touch of a button.

Four additional bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms make up the fourth and fifth floors with luxury and style. The home also includes a two-car rear loading garage created on the ground level of the mews house.

That concludes our design inspiration for today. To see more bespoke luxury design in London be sure to check out:

Bespoke Design: Contemporary Luxury

Luxury Interior Design: Mayfair

Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

Wilben’s Bespoke Luxury Design Listing

This turnkey residence complete with its bespoke luxury design is available for immediate occupation through agents Savills and Strutt & Parker.

Established in 2009, Wilben’s philosophy is simple: create the most desirable homes within London’s most desirable addresses. The company prides itself on its holistic private service which provides clients with both interior design and architectural services that are second-to-none. They only work with known and trusted teams of contractors and specialists who commit to the extremely high standards they demand. Wilben’s design team combines creativity and excellence to deliver interiors of the highest specifications where quality is apparent in every detail. The company offers a complete, professional and bespoke property development service, from acquisition to completion.

Property Development and Design: Wilben

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May 29, 2017
Timeless Interior Design: Boscolo

This completely renovated apartment is located within the premier historic Marlborough Mansions residential block in the heart of London’s West Hampstead. The first-floor apartment features timeless interior design by luxury design group Boscolo. The 2,000 square-foot residence combines modern sophistication with classic features and period details for gracious contemporary living.

Boscolo spatially reconfigured key areas of the apartment to create a more open and harmonious flow. The residence features high ceilings and beautiful original details including the crown and baseboard molding. The design team carefully maintained and highlighted those features in the new re-design to give it greater charm and character.

TIMELESS INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION

A double-volume open-plan living, and dining room span the front width of the apartment. Both rooms feature huge windows which flood the interiors with natural light. Soft shades of beige and gray on the matte paneled walls and the area rugs beneath the seating arrangements envelope the rooms with a calm, neutral palette. White highlights the ceiling heights and architectural details. Inky shades of blue strike a contemporary note and create an air of sophistication. Dark woods keep the spaces grounded and defined. Velvet sofas are accented with silk and geometric design. Cut-velvet pillows provide a sensual, tactile experience while golden metallic accents imbue the space with a bit of luxury.

“Designed for the ambitious with lifestyle in mind, we take aspirational style and key elements from London’s distinctive identity.” Bailey

Button-tufted, upholstered dining chairs perfectly balance the sharp lines of the dining table and surrounding cabinets. Sculpted figures and organic forms add further movement and visual interest. The blue in the living room continues in the art and drapery tie-backs over here to assure visual continuity. Symmetry and balance are fundamental in the creation of this timeless interior design.

Boscolo selected, or as with the case here in the hall, specially commissioned large-scale artwork with an abstract edge and colors that complement the design scheme’s color palette.

As with all Boscolo projects, the kitchen is sleek and very contemporary. Beauty and function merge in this sophisticated kitchen with eat-in breakfast area. Dark cabinetry, designer appliances, and marble surfaces create an elegant space for both cooking and entertaining.

“We are passionate about using holistic design with a refined aesthetic.” Bailey

In this bedroom, Boscolo transformed a structurally limiting chimney breast into a principal design feature. The design team upholstered the projecting portion of the wall and centered the bed on it with a high reaching custom headboard. A coordinating bench rest at the foot of the bed. They clad the wall space on either side of the chimney projection with full-height bespoke beveled mirrors. Fabrics in different colors and textures make up the accents dressing the bed. A tailored Roman shade gives the windows a smooth silhouette while blocking the sun as desired.

A guest bedroom enjoys the extra space and loads of natural light provided by a huge bay window. Clean lines, luxury bed linens and a soothing color palette create an inviting five-star hotel experience for guests.

This bathroom’s sleek and edited design focuses purely on function and ease of use. The pared-back minimalist approach renders the space sublimely simple and tasteful.

The design team’s primary objective with this project was to create a quietly luxurious home complete with a timeless interior design. The final results were clearly a success. The project garnered the award-winning design group three additional accolades at the International Property Awards in 2016.

“To complement our design work, the studio carries out research through innovative, culturally-relevant and socially-responsive initiatives.” Bailey

That wraps up our design inspiration for today, dear friend.

To see more exciting and inspiring interiors, be sure to see:

Boscolo: Contemporary Luxury Design.

Tailored Interiors: Katharine Pooley

BOSCOLO’S TIMELESS INTERIOR DESIGN

Boscolo- now Bailey, is an established architecture and luxury interior design company based in London. Specializing in bespoke, high-end interiors, the design studio creates beautiful, award-winning living spaces for private and commercial clients, placing great importance and commitment to marrying skillful interior and exterior design, with a highly disciplined approach to development and project coordination. The company offers the complete design service, encompassing a full turnkey solution, tailored to meet all your needs.

Timeless Interior Design: Boscolo- Bailey London

Photography via Boscolo

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April 14, 2017
Notting Hill Townhouse: Peter Mikic

London interior designer Peter Mikic has renovated a forgotten Notting Hill townhouse, transforming it into his very own luxury home. The mid-19th-century Italianate stucco townhome was one of the few remaining structures that had not yet been renovated. It was a rare find in the now revived cosmopolitan neighborhood that is once again one of the city’s more fashionable.

Architecturally, the house was sound, and the preservation protected facade was attractive. Fallen trees covered the garden, but the gate was still lovely. Everything else could be scrapped and rebuilt. It would be a lot of work, and that is precisely what the designer most liked about it. Mikic and his partner, television producer Sebastian Scott set about renewing the 6,200 square-foot Pembridge Gardens residence, restoring it to glorious splendor.

NOTTING HILL TOWNHOUSE DESIGN

This Notting Hill townhouse was built early when the area was first developed for the upper classes. As the neighborhood declined, so did the house. Later it combined with a neighboring residence to form a shabby hotel. By the 1980s, the area started to gain favor again eventually earning its current affluent and highly sought-after state.

The two houses returned to their single dwelling status and a fashion designer purchased the other. What remained of the original house was partitioned with plasterboard into multiple strange hotel rooms. The original staircase had been removed to make more space for rooms. Even the entrance hall served as a room with all traffic directed to the neighboring house. It was a wreck when the designer began the work to restore the home to its former glory.

These ills of the past were ripped out and the original plan reinstated. Now one enters the large front door into the outer hall/vestibule which is clad in leafy wallcovering from de Gournay. Restore Classic architectural detailing observes the residence’s history.

The drawing room is situated on the second floor. The room spans the full width across the front of the home with its three full height windows. Silk covered walls, articulated plaster-work, and the marble fireplace imbues the room with traditional elegance. Antiqued mirrored tiles line the window wall to create a little sparkle. Mikic bespoke designed almost all the furniture, many of the rugs, and lots of the lighting throughout the home. Many of the pieces are also now part of the designer’s home collection which you can see on his website.

Those items include the wool and silk Marble Tile Rug, the Prism Chandelier, the Stiletto Consoles on either side of the fireplace, the Cube Chairs on brass legs, the Star Console behind the blue sofa, the Half-Moon Cabinet in Zebra Veneer, and the Tubular Glass Wall Lights above the mantle.

The room includes a pastel by Paula Rego and a print by David Hockney hung on either side of the antique gilded mirror above the fireplace.

The Library is also on the second floor, and the style continues from the drawing room. The same chandelier repeats in here, as does the fireplace and mirror. Mikic ordered seven of the Adam-style marble fireplace surrounds from a carver in India to use throughout the home. A pair of the designers Two Drawer Stiletto Consoles are on either side of the fireplace. The graphic prints are by Sarah Morris. The library bookshelves are on the opposite wall.

The ground floor of the Notting Hill townhouse holds the formal dining room, kitchen, and breakfast room. The formal dining room again pairs traditional design elements with the designers mid-century modern inspired furnishings and lighting. Yellow grass paper lines the walls. Mikic designed all the furnishings in the room. The pieces inspired much of the designer’s home collection.

Those items include the Pembridge Dining Table surrounded by his Curved Dining Chairs gathered on a 3-D Chain Rug in New Zealand wool. Also, the Drop Pendant Chandelier and the pair of Layered Glass Wall Lights over the fireplace are his designs. Last but not least, the fabulous pair of Art Deco-inspired Sideboard Cabinets finished in green Birds Eye Maple, White London plane, and antique marble tops with interiors finished in Tiger Shark and Ash with glass shelves.

Mikic designed the sleek modern kitchen’s cabinetry and fittings executed by Boffi. The appliances are all by Gaggenau. The traditional look created in the formal dining room with the walls and trim continues in the kitchen. The tall ceilings and the large full height window give the room an extra open and spacious feel. It is ideal for entertaining.

The breakfast room is a quiet space at the back of the house, perfect for morning lounging. The furnishings arrange together on the designer’s Tibetan wool Banana Leaf Rug. His bespoke Abacus Dining Table serves as the room’s centerpiece. The etching above the banquet is by Lucien Freud.

The spacious central passageway includes the newly replaced Portland stone staircase with wrought-iron balusters. I guess it was a stylistic choice to leave some of the raw concrete floors exposed, perhaps to avoid an overly formal atmosphere.

The master bedroom and bathroom suite command the entire third floor of this Notting Hill townhouse. Bronze silk covers the walls while chocolate brown velvet drapes the windows. The antique marble that lines the shower was originally quarried for the Vatican. The bathroom fittings are by Dornbracht. Mikic bespoke designed the silk velvet sofa and ottoman arranged on his New Zealand wool and silk Adam Rug. Glossy walnut lines the dressing area. The overall effect is very warm and cozy with a touch of low key masculine glamour.

Additional bedrooms and offices are on the remaining upper floors. In this beautiful bedroom, hemp wall covering by Altfield lines the walls. The Japanese gilt panels above the bed and the painting above the fireplace are family heirlooms from Sebastian’s family home in Scotland.

Tom Stuart Smith, a celebrated award-winning garden designer, completed the Notting Hill townhouse garden.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friends.

For more fabulous London townhomes be sure to see:

Knightsbridge Townhouse Reinvention

Knightsbridge Townhouse Renovation

London Georgian Townhouse Renewal

PETER MIKIC’S NOTTING HILL TOWNHOUSE

Peter Mikic is a London based interior designer originally from Australia. He studied fashion in Melbourne before moving to London in 1990 to explore the world of design. Through a series of events which found him working with very high-profile people in interior design, he officially moved into interiors in 2006. He has since completed many luxury estates, yachts, and private jets for a list of international clients. The designer brings his unique, elegant, and timeless style and creates sumptuous, comfortable homes that are full of passion and playfulness.

Mikic designs a range of bespoke furnishings, rugs, and lighting. He also has a passion for sourcing antiques from various periods and countries. The designer’s website shop features many of these pieces along with a curated collection of items from his favorite “go to” brands. You really must check it out!

Interior Design: Peter Mikic

Photography: Kate Martin

Elle Decor

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January 12, 2017
Alexander McQueen Penthouse: Style Homage

This Mayfair residence of legendary British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is a celebration and homage to his life and unique style. The upper floors of the London property owned by the designer have been reconfigured into a luxurious 1,790 square foot duplex penthouse complete with a rooftop garden and terrace. The newly created Alexander McQueen Penthouse is the result of an extensive 16-month refurbishment and interior design by International design house Paul Davies London.

The Art Deco and fashion inspired interiors provide glamour alongside all the modern luxuries and conveniences desired and expected by high-end residential purchasers. Located in an 1897 townhouse that once served as a royal residence for the grandson of Queen Victoria, the completely renewed interiors feature finishes of the highest specifications.

Designed as a tribute to one of the world’s most celebrated British fashion designers

For our inspiration today, we are taking a look at this super chic penthouse whose design is a tribute to one of the world’s most celebrated British fashion designers. I have always loved high fashion and follow that world closely. I was a huge fan of Alexander McQueen’s extraordinary designs starting at Givenchy and was utterly thrilled with his collections under his Alexander McQueen label. Be inspired!

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN PENTHOUSE DESIGN

The principal rooms feature black American walnut wood floors and a signature color palette of cream, silver, and black. Here in the spacious living room, the ceilings reach 10.5 feet high. A fireplace centers the room, surrounded by mirrored walls and bespoke designed cabinetry. Recessed bespoke shelving lines the opposite wall.

Silver leaf wallpaper by Cole & Son covers the interior wall where large famous photographs of the designer and his fashions are displayed. Cream sofas gather with contemporary glass coffee tables to complete the seating area. Mink fur throws and silk draperies by Drop create texture and comfort. Skull motif lamps offer inspired accents while a large bespoke crystal chandelier sparkles in the center of it all.

The lower floor consists of the gracious living room and an open kitchen and dining room. The two rooms link together with an entrance hall lined with mirrors that forms a catwalk of sorts.

The spacious American-style kitchen and dining room is a particular highlight here in the Alexander McQueen Penthouse. The Clive Christian bespoke designed kitchen has all white cabinetry and countertops. The center island is complete with a breakfast bar. Professional grade appliances including a full height wine cooler integrate seamlessly into the minimalist design.

Beyond the kitchen is the dining area with seating for ten. The outer wall’s three sets of French doors open onto the terrace that spans the front façade of the penthouse. A side wall functions as a gallery featuring large photographs of McQueen, his various muse, and his iconic fashion. Crystal chandeliers suspend above the island and the dining table.

A galleried staircase with walls lined with silver leaf wallpaper and antiqued mirrors connects the two floors. A grand Italian crystal chandelier suspends down from the 15-foot ceilings creating a look of fading glamour. The play with light and shadow is very fitting of McQueen. The upper landing and halls continue the mirrors and gallery style photographs. From the landing, a chrome spiral staircase leads up to the rooftop terrace.

The upper floor of the Alexander McQueen Penthouse holds the two bedroom suites. One of the suites has a spacious bedroom with a dressing and sitting area, as well as en-suite bathroom. The second suite has a smaller bedroom with mirrored pocket doors that give access to a walk-in dressing room complete with bespoke designed, built-in mirrored wardrobes with Italian crystal door handles. Both bedrooms include silk upholstered headboards from Eicholtz with Italian bedding and fur throws. Calacatta marble slabs with bold veining envelop both sleek contemporary designed bathrooms.

McQueen gained planning permission for the roof terrace but never got to see it completed. It is now finished with over 700 square feet of black timber decked space designed for outdoor entertaining. The terrace includes two living areas, an outdoor kitchen, BBQ, and bar area. The rooftop terrace and gardens provide beautiful panoramic views over Mayfair.

The Alexander McQueen penthouse is set within a Grade II Listed; preservation protected, blue plaque property. The penthouse comprises the entire top two floors overlooking Dunraven Street, which you can see in the photo above. Dunraven is a quiet residential street only moments away from Mayfair’s world renowned exclusive shopping and fine dining restaurants. The penthouse is now listed on the market through estate agents Wetherell and Knight Frank.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend!

To see other exciting luxury listings be sure to check out:

Neo-Georgian Style English Estate

Park Crescent Luxury Homes

Peter Wetherell, Chief Executive of Wetherell, said: “The fashion-celebrity, literary and Royal connections provide this spectacular penthouse with an outstanding and interesting provenance. The Art Deco and fashion inspired interiors are luxurious and glamorous whilst the terrace and roof garden provide outside entertaining space.”

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN PENTHOUSE LISTING

Harvey Cyzer, Partner at Knight Frank (Head of Mayfair & St James’s), says: “This stunning penthouse has been painstakingly refurbished and has all the glamour you associate with one of the world’s most iconic fashion designers: Alexander McQueen. It is part of a very exclusive selection of newly refurbished apartments in Mayfair.”

The duplex penthouse at 17 Dunraven Street is available for sale. (NOW SOLD) For further information contact sole joint agents Wetherell @ wetherell.co.uk or Knight Frank @ www.knightfrank.co.uk

Interior Design: Paul Davies London

Info and photography provided by Lawrie Cornish Ltd.

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November 28, 2016
Livable Luxury: Helen Green Design

For our design inspiration today, we have a penthouse apartment in London’s fashionable Knightsbridge completed by Helen Green Design. The residence features an open concept suitable for family living and gracious entertaining. A neutral color palette and the layering of unique textural combinations create a home that is calm and quietly sophisticated. The bespoke designed furniture and lighting is scaled and proportioned exactly for the home. Multiple furniture pieces and custom finishes from the Helen Green Design Collection help to create the firm’s signature “livable luxury.”

The design firm was presented with a blank canvas and commissioned to create the home with a full interior architecture and finish out package including the layout design and build through to the furniture and final accessorizing.

In the opening photo, we see the home’s formal living room. On the walls, Rubelli’s Looks Like Grass wallcovering sets the tone for the neutral color palette while adding texture. The light oak flooring here, and throughout all the living areas, further establishes a neutral color base. A pair of sleek contrasting sofas in pale linen and darker velvet forms the backdrop for colorful decorative pillows. A pair of armchairs and a deep buttoned bench grouped around a modern style coffee table, all arranged on a contemporary area rug complete the conversational area.

A feature wall lined with bespoke cabinetry fronted with onyx stone, highlighted with antiqued mirror and brass trim imbues the space with a bit of livable luxury. A large painted canvas and Alexander Calder mobile provide additional color and visual drama, along with the unique brass LED chandelier suspended above.

LIVABLE LUXURY DESIGN INSPIRATION

Upon entering the penthouse, the designer details are immediate. Across the way from the elevator entrance, stands Helen Green Design Collection’s Limited Edition Sky Cabinet. The two-door cabinet is finished in a specialist hand-painted liquid bronze and mounted with Calacatta Oro polished stone. The Collection’s hand-painted, bronze trimmed Teardrop Mirror hangs above the Sky Cabinet. The inviting entrance has an eclectic, international vibe. Note the doors leading into the dining room, done with specialist starburst detailing.

Design Director Natalia Miyar is driving the evolution of the firm’s stylistic approach with an emphasis on design innovation and the creation of new unique textures and finishes. This growth allows for the artistic advancement of the company while staying true to their design ethos of livable luxury. We can see those innovations displayed throughout this residence.

In the formal dining room, Helen Green Design Gracie chairs upholstered in luxurious velvet and crisp linen complement the oval dining table with its dark gray finish. A trio of bronze and glass lighting pendants hang above the table which largely defines the mood of the room. The pair of sideboards in the Helen Green Design Betulla finish have doors with a specialist finish of charcoal gesso and mount on satin brass feet. Carefully curated accessories mimic those in the living area creating continuity through the room. The dining room is both elegant and functional.

In the powder room with its pocket door, an oversize mirror creates a greater sense of space. Polished silver gray travertine contrasts with the warmer tones of antique brass on the vanity and mirror, while nickel taps and a glass pendant add a freshness to the room.

The star feature in the open-plan family room and the kitchen is the panoramic view over the city. A series of windows and slide-away glass walls open this family room side fully to the outdoor wrap-around terrace. A low profile L-shaped sofa creates a space for casual comfort and relaxation. The colors mimic those of the city views to which the décor gives itself. Luminous Helen Green Design Collection wallpaper Isla backs the wall of bespoke cabinetry, which complements the space’s gray tones and provides a backdrop to allow the sculptural accessories to bring character to the room.

In the kitchen, Naica polished marble creates an elegant feature of the island and also creates the backsplash. The neutral bespoke cabinetry holds all of the built-in appliances and is complete with unique bronze handles. The design provides adequate and functional storage to keep surfaces free from clutter.

The kitchen includes a built-in banquette dining area for casual meals. Crisp linen covers the custom banquette. The table features a Helen Green Design Betulla finish, accented with starburst detailing. Wingback dining chairs complete the setting. The two vibrant artworks displayed above add a welcome shot of color.

A beautifully tailored selection of cream and taupe fabrics create a feeling of serenity in the master bedroom. A four-poster Canopy bed adds a bit of grandeur to the room. Elegant light linen draperies flank the upholstered bed which includes a pop-up television at the base. The wall of bespoke cabinetry includes a built-in firebox for coziness. Livable luxury is on full display. Onyx bedside lamps illuminate from the tops of the Helen Green Design Clancy nightstands. Starburst designs finish the doors. The bespoke details and finishes abound here and in the custom walk-in wardrobes.

Calacatta Oro marble selected by the architectural design team in Italy envelopes the master bathroom. A specialist Mason installed the stone to ensure the utmost quality. A flat-screen television before the freestanding soaking tub is a “livable luxury” that I have on my list. A separate door leads through to the enclosed toilet and large shower. The leather-upholstered vanity seats complement the nickel and brass of the lighting and mirror while adding depth overall.

A beautiful layering of pattern and color combine to create a guest bedroom that is rich in comfort and warmth. The dark petrol blue fabric wallcovering behind the upholstered headboard creates depth. A specialist wall covering adorns the bedside tables to add interest. The white parchment desk creates a fresh, crisp aesthetic while the antique bronze accents add richness.

An earthy palette forms the backdrop for this beautifully light and calm second guest bedroom. A floor to ceiling headboard featuring upholstered geometric patterning lends a softness to the bedroom. The bedding in all of the bedrooms is very attractive. I like the color and fabric combinations. Yes, I am a fan of plentiful pillows. More is more with decorative pillows.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

For more luxurious British Interior Design, be sure to see:

The Kelly Hoppen Look

Contemporary Classic Fusion: Louise Bradley

Tailored Interiors: Katherine Pooley

HELEN GREEN’S LIVABLE LUXURY

Helen Green Design is one of Britain’s leading interior design practices, synonymous with the creation of beautifully crafted interiors infused with livable luxury. The design studio has an international portfolio and has established a reputation for creating elegant, luxurious and comfortably livable spaces for private clients as well as prestigious developments. The studio encompasses interior design, interior architecture and their ranges of bespoke design furniture.

Well considered and well implemented interior architecture is integral in the creation of a seamless and bespoke design. The studio offers a cohesive vision, from an empty shell to bespoke finishing touches, as provided here with this project. Their highly experienced team of in-house interior architectural designers offer design services from spatial planning to specifications of all base build finishes and fittings, ironmongery, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Custom Furniture Design: Helen Green Design

Photography: Ray Main

All photos and info courtesy of Helen Green Design.

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October 22, 2016
Park Crescent Luxury Homes

The Park Crescent, London’s only Royal crescent, has been transformed to provide 20 two to four-bedroom ultra-prime luxury homes by Amazon Property. The Regency-era architecture, designed by renowned architect John Nash, combines with fresh contemporary interior design in this redevelopment of one of the city’s most sought-after addresses.

The development includes lateral, mezzanine and duplex apartments with 5-star hotel-style concierge. The homes have been created within four exclusive buildings in the east crescent. The Royal Crescent consists of a grand stretch of two facing crescent shaped cream stucco façade terraces (townhouse rows). The crescent overlooks eight acres of magnificent private resident’s gardens which front 410 acres of Regent’s Park.

The Park Crescent traces its Royal origins back to 1811 when Prince George became Prince Regent and Acting Head of State due to the illness of his father King George III. The Prince Regent wanted his own palace and commissioned John Nash to create a master plan for a Royal residence, surrounded by park land. It was to be complete with a circus of grand townhouses providing palatial luxury homes for his family and friends, located on the Crown Estate lands of Regent’s Park.

The final design was for a grand Royal crescent, built between 1812-1820, with cream stucco façade and tall sash windows, overlooking private gardens and the park. In 1820, the Prince Regent became King George IV and moved into Buckingham Palace, and no longer needed a palace of his own. The crescent otherwise continued as planned and immediately became London’s most sought after address. Through the years, it has served as home to exiled Royals, aristocrats, Ambassadors, business tycoons and high society.

The Park Crescent is once again one of London’s finest residential developments.

In 2013, Amazon Property purchased The Park Crescent and had the exciting and bold vision to carefully convert and meticulously restore the Royal crescent back into its original role as one of London’s most prestigious residential addresses. Due to the historically important, iconic and rare Nash architecture, the restoration of the Royal crescent has taken several years of careful planning and highly skilled construction and restoration work to materialize. It has required outstanding craftsmanship, fine attention to detail and materials of the finest quality, sourced from around the world.

Behind the building’s retained classical Nash facade, newly built luxury homes have been created which combine illustrious history with large lateral living spaces, generous ceiling heights, and state of the art specification and technology.

The Luxury Homes created within The Park Crescent each has its own character and distinctive features. Each home ranges from 1,429 to 4,127 square-feet in size with ceilings up to 12 feet high. Every residence has a spacious double or triple volume reception room overlooking the private gardens and Regent’s Park. Features include full height doors, sash windows, generous ceiling heights and solid Oak flooring laid in bespoke designs.

The individually designed kitchens feature Calacatta Michelangelo marble and granite worktops and panels. The cabinetry is composed of high gloss lacquered Oak with soft close cupboards and drawers. Each kitchen is equipped with a full range of integrated designer appliances.

The master bedroom suites all feature spacious interiors. All include walk-in dressing rooms with bespoke joinery and finishes and luxurious en-suite bathrooms.

The Master bathrooms created in these luxury homes all feature Calacatta Michelangelo and Maron stone flooring. The walls shine with lacquered Oak veneer paneling. Bespoke designed marble double basins pair with fitted mirrored cabinets. There are free standing sculptural baths for soaking, as well as spacious walk-in marble showers. Designer faucets and polished chrome heated towel rails complete the look.

Additional features include coffered ceilings with concealed lighting, under floor heating and comfort cooling, state-of-the-art security and Lutron home entertainment systems.

Residents will experience a world class concierge service and benefit from a 24-hour management team. Just some of the services that will be provided include a full-time doorman, car valet and servicing, restaurant and theater booking, shopping and delivery right to your door and dry cleaning and tailoring. Daily homeowner conveniences include access to a fleet of professional domestic staff providing services such as housekeeping, butler service, chauffeur, and maintenance staff on hand 24/7.

Residents will have direct views over and access to their own eight acres of magnificent gardens. Park Square and Park Crescent Gardens form two of the grandest gardens in central London. The sweeping lawns laid out between 1811 and 1827, echo the design of the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The extensive grounds include gravel pathways, loggias, plantings and summer tennis courts.

The first phase release of The Park Crescent successfully sold, and now this highly anticipated project is complete. Amazon Property has scheduled the main launch in October to coincide with the world-renowned Frieze London Art Exhibition. Guests will attend a VIP launch in a specially built glass pavilion in the gardens on the 6th of October.

A newly designed show residence completed by luxury design house 1508 London serves as the centerpiece of the launch. The launch will also showcase other unseen luxury homes completed by design houses Oliver Burns, DH Liberty and Taylor Howes. These residences will showcase artwork by artist including Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Damien Hurst and Marc Quinn and form a ‘mini-Frieze’ showcase for the development. Visitors will have the opportunity to be the first to see the quality, unrivaled lateral living space and sweeping park views provided by these newly finished luxury homes.

Charles Gourgey, Director at Amazon Property said: “Luxury property is always defined by its provenance, uniqueness, and location. London has many streets, and a small collection of squares yet it has only one Royal crescent: The Park Crescent. This absolute rarity combined with the exacting quality of the residences sets this development clearly apart from any other and positions it as one of London’s finest residential developments.”

Many of these new luxury homes created in The Park Crescent have already sold. Those remaining are available for immediate occupation.

The development borders the beautiful Regents Park with all the delights it has to offer. This includes a boating lake, open-air theater, and music entertainment. Park Crescent East enjoys an unparalleled location with the Royal Park to the north and the shopping facilities of Regent Street and Oxford Street to the South. Positioned at the northern end of Portland Place, the crescent straddles Marylebone in the west and Fitzrovia to the east.

The Park Crescent Luxury Homes Listing

For further information contact sales agents Knight Frank or Aston Chase

The Park Crescent-London

Press Release and photography provided by Lawrie Cornish on behalf of Amazon Property.

Amazon Property is an award winning development group with a record of success spanning all sectors of the real estate market. The group mostly deals with the Prime Central London residential market. The company has a strong reputation for being specialists and influential leaders within their field.

For more London historic residences transformed for contemporary luxury living see:

Lancasters Interior Reinvention.

Bespoke Luxury Design: Chester Square

Grosvenor Crescent Mews House Reinvention

Thank you so much for reading along with me. Needless to say, my friend, I do love the London design scene. I hope you enjoyed today’s design inspiration of luxury homes created with Regency architecture and contemporary interiors. Let me hear from you all in the comments!

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September 30, 2016
Bespoke Design: Contemporary Luxury

Bespoke design has become the fundamental ingredient in the creation of the finest luxury interiors for contemporary living. This residence is a perfect example of carefully considered and uncompromising luxurious bespoke design. For our design inspiration today, we look to London’s ultra-exclusive One Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge. This 4,500 square foot residence has been completed by the award-winning luxury interior design firm Casa Forma to serve as a comfortable holiday home for an international family.

Bespoke Design is the last word in contemporary luxury!

Casa Forma’s designs were inspired by and are synergistic with the buildings Modernist and Art Deco-inspired architecture. Their primary focus was on practicality and ease of function, resulting in a smart and sophisticated contemporary design. At the same time, the design team focused on creating a timeless style and a unique living experience with the incorporation of the best of luxury bespoke design. This isn’t just any apartment after all. These are among the most expensive apartments in the world, and it was very necessary to create ultra-special interiors that reflect that. The interiors realized here are a product of the design team being enabled to fully develop each detail with ultimate precision using the finest materials, finishes, and processes to their exacting bespoke standards.

BESPOKE DESIGN INSPIRATION

Upon entering the home, one steps into a long central corridor that extends through the apartment, connecting to the main living area at the far end. This corridor is the primary passage route from which all the other rooms flow. Casa Forma developed two types of bespoke designed paneling features to highlight this main hall. On one side, high-gloss sycamore panels with an Ombre color gradient add light and subtlety. On the opposite, an Art Deco-inspired map of Hyde Park’s pathways simplified into geometric shapes, creates an abstract design that serves as the focus. The map combines metalized panels with multi-tone resin fill and bronze trims connected by bronzed mirror panels with triple bevel edges.

The interior design in the main living area focuses on maximizing the incredible open views over Hyde Park. Floor-to-ceiling, triple-glazed glass windows and doors make up the three outer walls. The double-volume living room divides into two seating areas with the furniture layout arranged to best take in the light and view. The designers completed the interior wall with sliding panels made of dyed goat skin tiles set in rosewood interspaced with mirrored panels with Deco-style beveled glass relief.

The entertainment system tucks away out of view behind the sliding wall panels. A novel turntable resides in a unique niche concealed by a commissioned eglomise painting. A deluxe bar with LED lighting details also hides behind the panels. The rooms mood and use can change completely by adjusting the panels.

The formal dining room’s luxurious design includes a feature wall created with silver and gold leaf panels. The opposite wall features bronze and glass cabinetry framed with a back-lit mosaic of tortoiseshell and tiger eye. How is that for your original bespoke design details? Above the table, a grouping of blown glass lighting pendants provides the room with a warm amber glow. You can imagine just how extraordinary this must look with the lights low for dinner.

The spacious contemporary kitchen is Baulthaup designed and equipped with Gaggenau appliances.

One of the original four bedrooms now serves as a sexy study that doubles as a games room. The room has a sleek, contemporary finish. Casa Forma bespoke designed the magnificent units lining the walls which were then made by skilled craftsmen in Italy. The designers used stained solid Indian Rosewood with a piano high-gloss finish complete with bronze trim. The room can still act as a guestroom for the kidskin leather sofa converts into a bed.

The designers reconfigured the en-suite bathroom linked to the study to include a Swedish dry sauna. This detail proved to be the biggest challenge of the entire project. The smartly designed building has the latest heat and moisture detectors which presented a problem. Casa Forma ultimately perfected the design, and the small yet complex feature is a hugely successful addition.

The home’s guest powder room features a unique bespoke created wall finish. Silver and gold leaf gesso, treated with an acid wash to render a distressed look covers the walls creating depth and texture.

Casa Forma completed the bedrooms with designs that embrace both style and elegance to provide the ultimate in comfort. The bespoke designed wall units continue in here with their rich high gloss finish and Art Deco-inspired shapes. Luxurious hand painted silk covers the walls accented with beveled glass finished mirror panels. The neutral color palette used throughout the rest of the home continues in the bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own spacious en-suite marble bathroom.

Custom rugs, sumptuous fabrics, expert lighting, bespoke furnishings and a state-of-the-art home automation system complete the home with a smart, absolutely original luxurious design. Such attention to detail is typical for a residence within One Hyde Park. As residents, the owners also have access to the development’s multiple world-class high-end facilities.

Designed by Lord Rogers, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect, One Hyde Park is the first Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Europe. When originally built, the press proclaimed that it was one of London’s most prestigious residential addresses. With striking design, exemplary service, luxurious facilities, and impenetrable security ensuring privacy, the homes within One Hyde Park tend to be the preference of a certain discerning international high-net-worth audience.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

If you would like to see more fabulous London residences that feature spectacular bespoke design details, be sure to see my articles:

Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

Timeless Interior Design: Boscolo

Casa Forma’s Luxurious Bespoke Design

The award-winning luxury interior design firm Casa Forma provides a comprehensive interior and architectural design service. Headquartered in London, their experienced team of interior designers is world-class experts from the fields of decorative and structural design. They place importance on understanding the needs of their clients for a personalized service delivered to an uncompromising standard.

Interior Design: Casa Forma: Luxury Interior Designers London

Photography: James Balston

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September 24, 2016
Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

This spectacular residence, a five-bedroom apartment located within the prestigious One Hyde Park building, situated in the heart of cosmopolitan Knightsbridge, has been completed by the luxury interior design studio Elicyon. The flawless contemporary luxury design has been executed with opulent materials and exquisite bespoke craftsmanship to create a remarkable city residence.

The homeowners, an international family, use the apartment for special occasions when they are in the city and want it to be a grand showstopper when they entertain. This unique property is an example of the ultimate in glamorous luxury design, and that is what makes it our design inspiration for today. Take a look!

LONDON LUXURY DESIGN

The homeowners are Baccarat crystal enthusiasts with quite an extensive collection of vases and lighting which Elicyon incorporated into the home’s interior design. Marble, mirrors, fine crystal, and exquisite finishes abound. It’s pure glamorous luxury design! Contemporary lines and symmetry define the home’s lavish interiors and the specialty pieces created to complete them. Every angle and detail are carefully considered and executed.

“We create tailored environments crafted with precision and care, that capture the vision of our clients.” Charu Gandhi/Elicyon

The double-volume formal living room holds two seating areas, each crowned with a grandly scaled glamorous Baccarat chandelier, created to mirror each other. Silver leaf finished ceilings softly scatter the light above, while high-contrast Italian marble floors reflect the room from below. Sculpted Lalique crystal tiles, inlaid and under-lit, further enhance the beauty of the floors. Custom furnishings of bespoke design complement the owners existing pieces to perfect the space they occupy. Every detail displays exquisite luxury design. Elicyon knows this is a must when creating homes for some of the world’s most discerning clients.

Elicyon brought in the specialty firm Interior ID, to create the joinery throughout the entire property to the highest specifications using incredible materials and featuring beautiful details. Interior ID, from its Notting Hill studio, controls each project from the first commission stages, through the creative design process and project management to delivery and installation. The firm has its workshop in Austria. With its extensive in-house facilities, they bring together traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology to create unrivaled bespoke cabinetry and fitted interiors. Renowned for their excellence, the company produces complex projects in many exceptional materials and finishes; wood, glass, metal, stone, leather, and textiles. Interior ID actively collaborates with many of the top names involved in the creation of luxury properties.

For the highly-specialized upholstery work, Elicyon brought in Aiveen Daly. Note the fabulous work done on the backs of the dining chairs, along with all the detail displayed throughout the home. Elicyon also included the beautiful couture artistry of Beaumont and Fletcher. I cannot begin to say enough about the extraordinary level of refined beauty this company creates.

Aiveen Daly’s couture-inspired work with furnishings and accessories feature in high-end interiors all around the world. Her studio uses luxurious embellishment and artful fabric manipulation techniques to adorn furniture and surfaces. Her work includes exquisite detailing such as delicate beading, pleating, and stitching executed on fine fabrics and supple leathers. Daly is one of London’s top go-to insiders for the most beautiful bespoke luxury design with home upholstery. She regularly collaborates with top interior designers, design studios, architects and other purveyors of luxury goods around the globe.

Beaumont and Fletcher provides the design industry with rare and beautifully designed textiles of unequaled quality. Their couture collection of extraordinarily luxurious fabrics feature flawlessly executed hand-embroidery on fine silks and velvet, with gold and silver threads. Some embellished with pearls and crystals, others inlaid with semi-precious stones, but each a true work of art. They also create fine furniture and accessories with meticulous attention to detail rendered with traditional craftsmanship in uncompromising quality. You really should take a moment and look at their website if you love exquisite beauty.

The beautifully created master bedroom displays intelligent design and bespoke detailing. Quilted satin covers the mirror framed, upholstered headboard. The custom bed coverings feature exquisite specialty detailing; intricate raised embroidery, hand beading, and tassels. It is so rare to find this level of couture finishing on home goods. The bedside tables have mirrored fronts, polished Port Laurent marble tops, patinated brass trim and shimmering gloss finish. Across from the bed, a floating marble vanity anchors the mirrored wall. The Baccarat chandelier and lamps complete the room with a jewel box perfection.

Above and in the photos below, we see two of the guest bedrooms. Both include a pair of twin beds united beneath a framed headboard in a specialist resin finish. Mirrors span the walls to the side to encompass the width of the bedside tables. The ceiling above stops just before meeting the wall to allow for soft lighting to glow from within. The bedside tables and other pieces about the rooms shine in polished high gloss lacquer. Some pieces have marble tops, with either patinated brass or polished nickel trim and handles. Each of the fully upholstered beds has integrated storage beneath them. Both rooms, as well as the other bedrooms, have their bespoke detailing for a luxury design.

That concludes our very glamorous luxury design inspiration for today, my friend. I hope you enjoyed the fine contemporary design of this home located within one of London’s most exclusive addresses. This residence was shortlisted for The Design Society’s International Interior Design & Architecture Awards 2016.

To see another fabulous residence completed by Elicyon, be sure to see:

Contemporary Luxury Design: Hyde Park

To see more glamorous interior design, you must check out:

Eclectic Luxury Design: Lori Morris

Iconic Luxury Design: Ferris Rafauli

ELICYON’S LUXURY DESIGN CONCLUSION

Elicyon is a Chelsea, London based luxury design studio. The award-winning firm creates tailored environments, crafted with precision, care and meticulous attention to detail in some of the most desirable, prominent locations in the UK and internationally. As a multidisciplinary studio, featuring highly professional Designers, Architects, and Project Managers, they provide a comprehensive, diverse, and extensive service that allows them to fulfill their client’s dreams and expectations.

Interior Design: Elicyon

Photography: Elicyon

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September 6, 2016
Contemporary Classic Design: Sophie Paterson

Today we are taking a look at the Contemporary Classic designs of the London-based interior design director Sophie Paterson. Sophie established her interiors company, Sophie Paterson Interiors, in 2008 at the age of 23 with no formal training but with plenty of good taste to spare. She got her start in the design business when she had a developer over at her home to look at some plans she was considering. He liked her decorating style so much that he asked her to do some work for him on his latest project. She ultimately was given full design direction without any budget constraints and allowed to design the interiors of a large townhouse renovation with a basement extension. Through working hands-on with the developer and his team of engineers, carpenters, and builders she was launched.

Since that time, Sophie has developed her company into one of the UK’s most successful interior design studios working on high-end projects in both the commercial and residential sectors across Britain and Europe. She even published a book, Style & Glamour, which is filled with images from her projects that not only acts as a portfolio but also provides information and inspiration on how to create her signature Contemporary Classic interiors. Together with her experienced team of talented design professionals, Sophie provides a personalized, relaxed design service. She plans each project herself and gives it over to her design team who manage it. Her style is both timeless and contemporary, with an expert use of color and texture and an innovative eye for design and approachable luxury.

For our design inspiration today, we are taking a look at a spacious five-story classic townhouse redesigned for contemporary life.

CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC DESIGN INSPIRATION

Sophie spent two years immersed in the transformation of this five-story Chelsea townhouse that once belonged to David Bowie in the 1970s. She completely reconfigured the 1860s residence working closely with the owners to create a unique and glamorous home that reflects their very particular taste.

A mix of antiques and contemporary furnishings fill the first-floor formal living room. The owners wanted a design that appeared as though it had been collected over time and not necessarily by a professional designer. The light-filled room features warm colors, rich textures, and luxe finishes. Silk lines the walls to add a bit of luxury. Geometric shapes emphasize the lines of the period architecture. The mirrored, antique brass and ebony cabinets on either side of the fireplace are from Birgit Israel. The leather furnishings are from Poltrono Frau.

On the ground level, guests enter the home here in the grand entrance hall with its high ceilings and period detailing. The generous space allowed for the modern pendant chandeliers from Jamb. The designer sourced the antique mirror from a favored local antique shop which she placed above a newer Macassar ebony console. This is a perfect example of combining the best of classic design with elements of contemporary design for a space ideally suited for today’s lifestyles. That is the key to creating Contemporary Classic designs. The hall leads into the very glamorous kitchen and dining room which spans the entire floor.

The kitchen is of complete bespoke design by Sophie Paterson Interiors. The Macassar ebony, Arabescato marble, and smoked mirror kitchen take inspiration from the Tom Ford makeup boutique in Selfridges. Gaggenau appliances blend harmoniously with the bespoke cabinetry. Low-level lighting complements the sophisticated design. An eat-in bar separates the kitchen and dining area. The dining area includes a blue faux shagreen feature wall. The dining table came with the house, left by the previous owners. Both the new owners and the designer loved it and decided to keep it. Beyond the kitchen, a small sitting area with French doors opens onto a paved garden with raised flower beds.

On the lower basement level, there is a guest bedroom with bath, a utility room, and a cozy home cinema.

The master bedroom suite is on the next level. The look is very Ralph Lauren with a Ralph Lauren Home oversized four-poster bed serving as the focal point. The room includes a Poltrona Frau leather armchair and a Macassar ebony dressing table, all gathered on an antique rug. Taupe leather upholstered wardrobe doors with bronze handles create another layer of texture and luxury. The mood in the bedroom continues into the bath with Zoffany damask-covered walls and bronze Heathfield lamps.

Guest bedrooms make up the remaining top floors. The soft neutral colors and textures continue. Here we see more bedding from Ralph Lauren Home paired with zebra print Andrew Martin cushions. The bedside tables and lamps are from Porta Romana. At the foot is one of several antique collectible Louis Vuitton travel trunks placed throughout the home. The trunks are an ideal touch to imbue a contemporary room with classic style and elegance.

The house completes with a rooftop terrace with Alexander Rose furnishings. The outdoor space provides a quiet get-away along with views across London.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

For more Contemporary Classic design, be sure to see:

Contemporary Classic Design: Laura Hammett

Contemporary Classic Fusion: Louise Bradley

Sophie Paterson’s Contemporary Classic Design

It is no wonder Sophie Paterson Interiors has made its way to the top. She has a natural eye. She is an example to support the idea that one either knows design or they don’t. Style, taste and a sense of what is correct are mostly innate gifts that one learns to channel.

Interior Design: Sophie Paterson Interiors

Photography: Ray Main

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August 5, 2016