Sitting just off Westbourne Grove, this considered apartment puts you in walking distance of the neighbourhood’s most celebrated restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Close to the action, it’s also a peaceful space to switch off.
Characterised by statement notes and a period aesthetic, the open-plan living area features tonal furniture, a contemporary fireplace and timeless wooden floors. Wainscoting spans the walls, while the ceiling is crowned with intricate cornicing and an ornate rose that takes centre stage. Full height sash windows capitalise on the room’s west-facing position, drawing in natural light. Cosy evenings in play out around the banquette seating; the dining table features a backgammon board for post-dinner games. The mirror – an Ettore Sottsass design – brings a hint of the seventies and a splash of added playfulness.
A whimsical stained-glass window sits above the entrance to the separate kitchen, finished in darker tones with burgundy tiles and cabinets. Gold hardware brings a striking finish to the Shaker-style units, which come fully equipped with all the necessary appliances.
A spiral staircase connects the living space to the bedrooms on the lower floor. The principal bedroom features ample fitted storage that keeps things streamlined and soothing, together with a neutral colour palette. The en suite bathroom is finished in earth-toned tiles. Complete with a deep bathtub and gold hardware, it offers a touch of elegance.
The second bedroom is just as considered with rich burgundy curtains dividing the bed from the rest of the room. Storage is in ample supply and a desk can be found in the second half of the room –
a versatile addition that could be useful for any home working. The family bathroom takes a more contemporary turn, with textured blue walls and a rainfall shower.