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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

Thank you so much for reading along with me. I hope you enjoyed this Knightsbridge townhouse renovation. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

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July 9, 2018
Knightsbridge Contemporary Penthouse: Staffan Tollgard

This award-winning Knightsbridge contemporary penthouse features subtle bespoke designs and exquisite detailing. The luxurious residence provides it’s owner a restful haven in the city and serves as an impressive showplace where he can entertain with style. The striking sophisticated design, completed by the London-based Staffan Tollgard Design Group, features exceptional finishes and flawless quality throughout. For our design inspiration today, let’s take a look at this sleek home which won International Property Awards 2015 “Best London Apartment”, as well as “Best UK apartment”.

From the outside, one sees a stately row of preservation preserved, classic design, ornate red-brick Queen Anne townhomes lining a prestigious garden square. The residence is not a narrow arrangement of rooms on several floors though. It is a spacious single floor, bilateral flat created from the fusion of distinct properties spanning the upper floors of two townhomes. The reconfigured penthouse meets the desired contemporary objectives while respecting the heritage and grandeur of the original period architecture. The plan feels like it has just always been that way.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE

One enters the Knightsbridge contemporary penthouse through a generously proportioned hallway designed to immediately convey status and to set the tone for the rest of the journey. The grand light-filled entrance hall immediately evokes a sophisticated tone with a limited color palette which runs throughout the property. The dramatic entry includes beautifully veined Fiore di Bosco marble floors with bronze inlay and dark slate borders along with textured silk upholstered walls. The original cornice from one of the apartments pairs with contemporary skirting and continues throughout the entire residence.

“We share a love of story-telling and a strong, shared belief that thoughtful, responsible and collaborative design can and should make people’s lives better.” ST

The existing classical proportions were maintained by placing the entertaining rooms across the front where the two original apartment’s principal rooms were located. These front rooms with their repeated windows and views across the gardens provide the perfect space for an open-plan cooking and dining area that could flow seamlessly through into a multi-tasking living/reception room. The owner is not only a good cook himself, but enjoys entertaining with a chef so a dramatic, commercial grade kitchen with dining area was a must.

The monolithic veined stone island acts as both a sculptural still life and a functional centerpiece creating an opportunity for interaction between the chef and diner along the extended breakfast bar. The kitchen is from the German manufacturer Eggersmann, with appliances from Gaggenau. The worktop, a natural quartzite sourced from Brazil, is clear of appliances, which are housed in concealed storage behind discreet sliding doors in place of a typical backsplash. The large capacity appliances and additional storage are also cleverly concealed. The kitchen’s sophisticated design allows it to both show and function well. The induction hob even has retractable ventilation to maintain the clean aesthetic lines.

The owner is an avid wine collector, requiring a beautiful solution for wine storage and display. A large internally lighted and temperature controlled 280 bottle wine storage unit was custom created and placed on the dining side of the room. The common wall between the two apartments couldn’t be moved due to the existing chimney flues but did allow for symmetrical openings on either side for passages between the dining room and the large reception room. The openings between these rooms emphasize the central feature of the space: the remaining chimney breast. This strong vertical plane, clad in Vals Stone and complete with a double-sided contemporary fireplace, adds function and focuses both rooms. The seamless flow of chevron wooden flooring with black slate borders and a bronze inlay ensures continuity from one space to another.

A key feature in the light-filled living/reception room is the large wall of bespoke designed cabinetry. As a central feature, the custom cabinetry displays exquisite detail. Bronze framed horsehair panels slide in front of warmly lit shelves with a polished plaster back panel. The sliding panels conceal/reveal the television and related equipment. Textured polished plaster covers the remaining walls. Contemporary furnishings upholstered in luxe fabrics gather on a custom rug to form the conversation area. The design group selected the very best of contemporary designed furniture and lighting for the residence.

The study provides a calm and serene workspace. Silk upholstered walls and a wall of bespoke designed cabinetry make it functional and high-style. Dark woods with bronze borders create a warm masculine feel. The chevron wood floor with black slate borders and bronze inlay really gives presence this smaller space. The bespoke designed desk with the leather detailing perfectly completes the look. You must be sure to check out the design group’s curated collection of contemporary home furnishings, lighting, and accessories on their website. They have a large selection of items like those used here in this home and much more.

The master bedroom in this Knightsbridge contemporary penthouse is a sublime dream. Clean lines and rich textures create a soft contemporary finish with rich tones contrasting with light neutrals. The upholstered paneled wall provides entry to the bath and dressing rooms on either side of the bed. Dark woods with bronze detailing form the custom bedside tables and the cabinetry. Coffered ceilings provide indirect lighting and conceal the drapery hardware out of site.

The bathrooms exercise subtle drama: characterful stone contrasts with modern ceramics from Armani/Roca with beautiful rose gold brassware accents. The sculptural tub is from Falpar.

The master bedroom closet/dressing area is fabulous and far larger than this photo shows. The design group had the space completed with back-lit glass panels and glass fronted doors on metal frames by Porro. Carefully planned lighting illuminates the functioning spaces. The stairs here actually provide access to the fire escape.

The quietly luxurious guest bedroom provides additional tranquil space. Silk moiré covers the walls with a silk rug on the floor. The guest en-suite bathroom and dressing area repeats the elements used in the master bedroom creating a unified boutique hotel feel.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

To see more residences completed by Staffan Tollgard Design Group, be sure to see:

Contemporary Design in a Period Gem

Knightsbridge Townhouse Renovation

Staffan Tollgard’s Knightsbridge Contemporary Penthouse

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, contemporary interiors that are eminently livable. The group’s over 100 high-end residential projects provide innovative and creative solutions for their client’s lifestyle needs.

Interior Design: Staffan Tollgard Design Group

Photography: Richard Gooding

Thank you so much for reading along with me today! I hope you enjoyed the sophisticated design and understated luxury created within this Knightsbridge Contemporary penthouse. Let me hear from you in the comments!

Have a great day!

January 29, 2016
Contemporary Penthouse In A Period Gem

Our design inspiration for today comes from a bold, contemporary penthouse created within a Victorian period building in Kensington, London. The dramatic modernization of this residence within its traditional shell was completed by London based Staffan Tollgard Design Group. The property developers brought the Tollgard Group in to give the penthouse a luxe contemporary finish, the design firm’s specialty. Always respectful of the architectural setting, Tollgard works to bring forth bold, sophisticated interiors. With function at the heart of every design, their homes are eminently livable making them perfect for this project.

As with many of the grand, five-story Victorian structures in historic Palace Gate, the lower floors have higher ceilings and more traditional period details to preserve. Not so much on the upper levels making them well suited for a sleek, contemporary design. This ultimately gave the design team 2,925 square-feet spread over two floors to bring into the 21st century.

KENSINGTON CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE

The completed home includes spacious, open living and dining areas. In the opening photo, you see the large skylight above the living room. A grey Flexform sofa anchors the room on a custom rug from Kymo’s NY Loft Collection. A contemporary Nahoor floor lamp gathers with a pair of Mood armchairs flanking the fireplace. The painting above conceals the television. One turns on the TV with the remote, and the abstract art slides to the side to reveal the screen. Bright shades of orange provide zesty punctuation against the neutral pallet throughout the home. The color works well with the warm woods and compliments the clean lines and symmetry.

“We are telling the story of a client through their home, using the language of design. What is the hero piece of each room? How do light and shade work to create atmosphere?” Monique Tollgard

On the other side of the room, a 14 series pendant light from Bocci suspends above the dining table that seats eight. The collection of paintings on the wall behind create a modern focal point. With the client being a developer, the budget wasn’t as expandable as it can be with private clients. Fortunately, all involved agreed that a decent amount would need to be spent on furniture, etc. to show the apartment in its best light.

The home’s private access elevator opens onto the downstairs entry hall. Stone floors and a curved walnut paneled wall make a striking first impression. This space includes a cantilevered staircase leading up to the level above. The design team further enhanced the hall by creating a modern art gallery of it with custom lighting and carefully sourced works of art. This is my favorite space in the home. The details come together to lift what could have been an otherwise bland inner corridor.

Randy Cooper’s exquisite wire sculptures captivate the eye with their simplicity and tease the mind with the subtle details in their shadows.

The curved wall gives access to the home’s media room. A Flexform sofa stands before an upholstered wall that conceals the sound equipment.

The home features a very edited kitchen. Being a high-end project in a prestigious area, the designers only used the best materials. Crisp white combines with distinctive blue in this Schiffini kitchen with custom Corian counter-tops and Gaggenau appliances. The space includes an informal dining area with a modern-style table and seating for six. A black Foscarini pendant light suspends above further enhancing the modern effect.

The gallery treatment on the lower level continues up the stairs. The second-floor landing includes a glass balustrade and a skylight above.

The upper floor contains three bedrooms with en-suite baths. Silk wall covering adds subtle textural interest to the simplicity of the rooms. The clean, simple lines and minimalist design of the low beds by Flexform increase the feeling of space. A pair of Contardi wall lights position on either side of the bed. The master suite includes a dressing area, and it opens onto a terrace overlooking Kensington Palace Gardens. The master bathroom includes an Aquamass soaking tub and vessel bowl sinks from CP Hart.

The apartment includes a home automation system: audio/visual, electric shades and drapes, a comprehensive lighting system, temperature, security, etc. all controlled via touchscreens. Thoughtful design, from the Philippe Starck door, handles to the Gaggenau kitchen appliances, to the bespoke designed cabinetry, all sourced to the highest of specifications complete this contemporary penthouse.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

For more residences completed by the design group, be sure to see:

Knightsbridge Contemporary Penthouse: Staffan Tollgard

Knightsbridge Townhouse Renovation

STAFFAN TOLLGARD’S CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE

Husband-and-wife team, Staffan and Monique Tollgard, manage the design group. Staffan’s design ethos consists of two principles: the search for the Scandinavian notion of the distinctive ‘Red Thread’ or creative DNA in each project, and the commitment to the creation of ‘functional sculpture.’ These twin philosophies culminate in the creation of a home for the best of contemporary design curated from around the world in their London-based Design store.

Staffan primarily focuses on product design for leading international brands, while Monique leads the interior design arm of the company. The group works on a variety of projects for private and developer clients, from large-scale new builds, listed refurbishments to decorative projects around the world.

Interior Design: Staffan Tollgard

architecture: Dominic Warren- Rawspace

Photography: Richard Gooding

Thank you so much for reading along with me today. I hope you enjoyed today’s Contemporary penthouse. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

Have a great day!

September 28, 2015