Ennismore Gardens

An opulent home from home

Firstly, we set about creating greater proportioned rooms by entirely reconfiguring the space from a 3-bed, 3-bath into a spacious 2-bed, 2-bath apartment. The client was happy to forgo the original layout for a uniquely tailored design that would work on all levels for how she wanted to spend time during visits to London.

Inspiration for the sleek modern style and sophisticated palette came from the modern and bright 1950s feel timber-clad interiors of a favourite Lake Como hotel. Along with the paired-back modern aesthetic, our client wanted the interior to feel sensorial and indulgent so we focused on rich luxurious materials and plenty of ambient lighting.

Minimalist Drama

The modern-minimalist look was developed by introducing clean lines, rich walnut-clad walls and bespoke joinery within the traditional Victorian framework. Expansive bay windows overlooking the gardens below flood the apartment with natural light, allowing us to play with a range of bolder materials and finishes without fear of overwhelming the space.

Omitting the classic Victorian cornicing and skirtings in favour of a discreet shadow gap detail to the walnut-clad walls, invites the rich, decadent timber to take centre stage. Subtly layered architectural lighting further enhances the ambience, for an overall look and feel that exudes contemporary minimalist-drama.

In the open-plan kitchen-living room, bespoke joinery and walnut-clad walls create a perfect backdrop for the monolithic white and black island, which sits in beautiful contrast to the black and white Nero Marquina worktop. The theme of seamless connection is reflected in the waterfall edges of the island, as the floor and worktop flawlessly come to meet.