Japanese-inspired design brings a calming aura to this two-bedroom apartment, set within a traditional South Kensington townhouse.
With its Shoji-style window screens and sapele wood wall panels, there’s a peaceful zen-like
energy to Coleherne Road. Eastern sensibilities have guided the interiors, grounding the space in simplicity.
A restricted palette of tones and textures creates a calming backdrop, bringing a natural sense of flow to the open-plan reception room. No detail has been overlooked. Bespoke kitchen units by Concept Linea have been layered with Delabré brass by De Castelli to striking effect. Silestone worktops and a solid walnut dining table by Ado Avdagić balance form with function. Underfoot, large format Grespania Ceramica tiles in lava iron continue the earthy, organic aesthetic.
The kitchen leads seamlessly to a seating area, where custom-made
paper screens diffuse soft light through the space via a generous bay window. A
pair of Piero Lissoni velvet tuxedo sofas bathe in the glow. As the daylight
ebbs, settle down in front of the TV; highly configurable smart LED lighting
means you can set the mood with ease.
Clean lines are smoothed with natural materials in both
bedrooms. Slide back the 3.5-metre-tall door to the principal suite and you’ll
find tactile wood, stone and an inviting super king sized platform bed for a restful night’s
sleep; roll down the electric blinds at the touch of a button. An internal
window looks through to the living space, letting natural light trickle through
both rooms – switch it to opaque for privacy as required. Sitting behind a
glass door, dark stone covers every surface in the en suite, creating a
comforting cocoon. Unwind in the deep bathtub, with a rainfall shower overhead.
Tucked away at the back of the apartment, a streamlined
shower room and versatile guest bedroom. Meticulously planned to optimise the
floorspace, two folding beds by Pozzoli Milan – one king-sized, one single –
pull out from the wall. Come daytime, tidy away to transform the room into a
convenient office.
Buzzing, creative South Kensington is your backdrop here – the perfect spot to wine, dine or watch the world go by.