N⁰39
Chelsea
Location:
Chelsea
Size:
3400 sq ft
Photographer:
Vigo Jansons
When we first saw the property two years ago,we were immediately struck by its warmth and atmosphere. Even before the renovation, there was a lovely energy to the space. The proportions feltgenerous and elegant, yet the rooms still had an intimacy that made the housefeel inviting rather than formal. From the outset we had a very clear vision-to create a home that felt calm, contemporary and quietly refined, all whilestill respecting the building’s heritage. The clients were keen for clean, modern lines so the challenge and opportunity for us was to weave these intothe existing architecture in a way that felt effortless and sympathetic to the house.
Projects like this really highlight how important trust is within the client–designer relationship. These clients werevery open to the process and placed a great deal of trust in us, which allowed the design to evolve in a really natural and collaborative way. While we always respond carefully to our clients’ practical needs and lifestyle, aesthetically the brief was to create a grown-up, quietly luxurious home that they would feel genuinely excited to come home to. They were open to introducing antiques for character and depth, but were keen that these pieces should complement the overall scheme rather than pull too much focus. They wanted them to blend inseamlessly with the more modern, luxe pieces they were keen to integrate into the design.
The overall palette is warm, layered and tactile, with tonesdrawn from nature. Dramatically veined stones, refined neutrals and subtle contrasts. As with all of our work there’sa darker ‘Noir’ accent that threads the project together, within more neutral spaces this contrast is essential for adding character and depth. We chose to stain the spiral spindle timber staircase in a charcoal tone to neutralise it’s red tone. We love the drama this adds to the hallways and how it acts as a visual dark spine through the building.
N⁰39
Chelsea
Location:
Chelsea
Size:
3400 sq ft
Photographer:
Vigo Jansons
When we first saw the property two years ago,we were immediately struck by its warmth and atmosphere. Even before the renovation, there was a lovely energy to the space. The proportions feltgenerous and elegant, yet the rooms still had an intimacy that made the housefeel inviting rather than formal. From the outset we had a very clear vision-to create a home that felt calm, contemporary and quietly refined, all whilestill respecting the building’s heritage. The clients were keen for clean, modern lines so the challenge and opportunity for us was to weave these intothe existing architecture in a way that felt effortless and sympathetic to the house.
Projects like this really highlight how important trust is within the client–designer relationship. These clients werevery open to the process and placed a great deal of trust in us, which allowed the design to evolve in a really natural and collaborative way. While we always respond carefully to our clients’ practical needs and lifestyle, aesthetically the brief was to create a grown-up, quietly luxurious home that they would feel genuinely excited to come home to. They were open to introducing antiques for character and depth, but were keen that these pieces should complement the overall scheme rather than pull too much focus. They wanted them to blend inseamlessly with the more modern, luxe pieces they were keen to integrate into the design.
N⁰39
Chelsea
Location:
Chelsea
Size:
3400 sq ft
Photographer:
Vigo Jansons
When we first saw the property two years ago,we were immediately struck by its warmth and atmosphere. Even before the renovation, there was a lovely energy to the space. The proportions feltgenerous and elegant, yet the rooms still had an intimacy that made the housefeel inviting rather than formal. From the outset we had a very clear vision-to create a home that felt calm, contemporary and quietly refined, all whilestill respecting the building’s heritage. The clients were keen for clean, modern lines so the challenge and opportunity for us was to weave these intothe existing architecture in a way that felt effortless and sympathetic to the house.
Projects like this really highlight how important trust is within the client–designer relationship. These clients werevery open to the process and placed a great deal of trust in us, which allowed the design to evolve in a really natural and collaborative way. While we always respond carefully to our clients’ practical needs and lifestyle, aesthetically the brief was to create a grown-up, quietly luxurious home that they would feel genuinely excited to come home to. They were open to introducing antiques for character and depth, but were keen that these pieces should complement the overall scheme rather than pull too much focus. They wanted them to blend inseamlessly with the more modern, luxe pieces they were keen to integrate into the design.
The overall palette is warm, layered and tactile, with tonesdrawn from nature. Dramatically veined stones, refined neutrals and subtle contrasts. As with all of our work there’sa darker ‘Noir’ accent that threads the project together, within more neutral spaces this contrast is essential for adding character and depth. We chose to stain the spiral spindle timber staircase in a charcoal tone to neutralise it’s red tone. We love the drama this adds to the hallways and how it acts as a visual dark spine through the building.
N⁰39
Chelsea
Location:
Chelsea
Size:
3400 sq ft
Photographer:
Vigo Jansons
When we first saw the property two years ago,we were immediately struck by its warmth and atmosphere. Even before the renovation, there was a lovely energy to the space. The proportions feltgenerous and elegant, yet the rooms still had an intimacy that made the housefeel inviting rather than formal. From the outset we had a very clear vision-to create a home that felt calm, contemporary and quietly refined, all whilestill respecting the building’s heritage. The clients were keen for clean, modern lines so the challenge and opportunity for us was to weave these intothe existing architecture in a way that felt effortless and sympathetic to the house.
Projects like this really highlight how important trust is within the client–designer relationship. These clients werevery open to the process and placed a great deal of trust in us, which allowed the design to evolve in a really natural and collaborative way. While we always respond carefully to our clients’ practical needs and lifestyle, aesthetically the brief was to create a grown-up, quietly luxurious home that they would feel genuinely excited to come home to. They were open to introducing antiques for character and depth, but were keen that these pieces should complement the overall scheme rather than pull too much focus. They wanted them to blend inseamlessly with the more modern, luxe pieces they were keen to integrate into the design.
The overall palette is warm, layered and tactile, with tonesdrawn from nature. Dramatically veined stones, refined neutrals and subtle contrasts. As with all of our work there’sa darker ‘Noir’ accent that threads the project together, within more neutral spaces this contrast is essential for adding character and depth. We chose to stain the spiral spindle timber staircase in a charcoal tone to neutralise it’s red tone. We love the drama this adds to the hallways and how it acts as a visual dark spine through the building.
N⁰39
Chelsea
Location:
Chelsea
Size:
3400 sq ft
Photographer:
Vigo Jansons
When we first saw the property two years ago,we were immediately struck by its warmth and atmosphere. Even before the renovation, there was a lovely energy to the space. The proportions feltgenerous and elegant, yet the rooms still had an intimacy that made the housefeel inviting rather than formal. From the outset we had a very clear vision-to create a home that felt calm, contemporary and quietly refined, all whilestill respecting the building’s heritage. The clients were keen for clean, modern lines so the challenge and opportunity for us was to weave these intothe existing architecture in a way that felt effortless and sympathetic to the house.
Projects like this really highlight how important trust is within the client–designer relationship. These clients werevery open to the process and placed a great deal of trust in us, which allowed the design to evolve in a really natural and collaborative way. While we always respond carefully to our clients’ practical needs and lifestyle, aesthetically the brief was to create a grown-up, quietly luxurious home that they would feel genuinely excited to come home to. They were open to introducing antiques for character and depth, but were keen that these pieces should complement the overall scheme rather than pull too much focus. They wanted them to blend inseamlessly with the more modern, luxe pieces they were keen to integrate into the design.
The overall palette is warm, layered and tactile, with tonesdrawn from nature. Dramatically veined stones, refined neutrals and subtle contrasts. As with all of our work there’sa darker ‘Noir’ accent that threads the project together, within more neutral spaces this contrast is essential for adding character and depth. We chose to stain the spiral spindle timber staircase in a charcoal tone to neutralise it’s red tone. We love the drama this adds to the hallways and how it acts as a visual dark spine through the building.
