Houzz Tour: An elegant Georgian townhouse in West London - The owners of this Georgian townhouse had an advantage when it came to renovating their home. The interior designer they called Henriette von Stockhausen, had led the initial renovation of their property nearly 15 years ago, so knew their likes and dislikes inside. "We've known the family a long time, and we understand how their work life and what they like," says Henrietta. "I know [the mother] so I can predict exactly what kind of wallpaper and fabric, she'll love.
With four young children in the house, the biggest challenge for Henriette was designing a space that will stand the wear and tear of family life without compromising beauty. "It was difficult to keep clean and attractive appearance while doing work for everyday life," said Henrietta. The designer used hidden storage to keep everything smooth, and kept some more traditional elements to make sure it does not end up being a "standard clean look", but rather a detailed interior, subtle and elegant.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here a family of six
Location Kensington, London
designer Henriette von Stockhausen VSP Interiors
Size 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
the dining room at the front of the house accessible via large pocket doors off the hallway, which increases the feeling of space. "Now, we opened this place, it is almost part of the room, said Henriette. "We wanted to run the space a little better, because of all children. Most of the doors are left open time, but for more formal dining space can be cut.
"The customer likes everything pretty neutral, leaning more gray than creams, and she loves shiny things, says Henriette's mother's family. The designer chose a wallpaper of seagrass soft with silver leaf behind her to bring some texture and weight. She had the dining table made in ebony veneer base with a glass top, and was the chair legs to eat colored to match. She also chairs reupholstered in fabric taupe silver with chrome nail for a more contemporary look.
A cabinet in the left corner is covered in the same screen, it blends perfectly with the rest of the room. "All of decanters glasses are there - basically everything you need in a room, said Henriette.
Wallpaper Ralph Lauren. Fulham oiled light and smoke parquet oak Solid Floor.
Who lives here a family of six
Location Kensington, London
designer Henriette von Stockhausen VSP Interiors
Size 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
the dining room at the front of the house accessible via large pocket doors off the hallway, which increases the feeling of space. "Now, we opened this place, it is almost part of the room, said Henriette. "We wanted to run the space a little better, because of all children. Most of the doors are left open time, but for more formal dining space can be cut.
"The customer likes everything pretty neutral, leaning more gray than creams, and she loves shiny things, says Henriette's mother's family. The designer chose a wallpaper of seagrass soft with silver leaf behind her to bring some texture and weight. She had the dining table made in ebony veneer base with a glass top, and was the chair legs to eat colored to match. She also chairs reupholstered in fabric taupe silver with chrome nail for a more contemporary look.
A cabinet in the left corner is covered in the same screen, it blends perfectly with the rest of the room. "All of decanters glasses are there - basically everything you need in a room, said Henriette.
Wallpaper Ralph Lauren. Fulham oiled light and smoke parquet oak Solid Floor.
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the kitchen leads to the dining room through an open arch. While the feeling of space is quite different, with the kitchen having a more contemporary feel, continuity is maintained through the oak planks and similar colors.
The key to the calm look of this piece is that everything is hidden to keep the smooth lines and clear surfaces. A full height bank appliances and cabinets covering the left wall. Gaggenau ovens, a steamer and a large fridge-freezer stand beside walnut tall sliding doors that hide other cabinets and preparation areas, to enable any damage to be kept from view. All small appliances, including toaster, coffee maker and kettle are kept behind here.
custom
The kitchen was designed by VSP Interiors. The cabinets are white lacquer and the work plan is Snowdrift granite.
Appliances, Gaggenau. Sink and faucet, Franke.
TOUR narrow kitchen in Birmingham
The key to the calm look of this piece is that everything is hidden to keep the smooth lines and clear surfaces. A full height bank appliances and cabinets covering the left wall. Gaggenau ovens, a steamer and a large fridge-freezer stand beside walnut tall sliding doors that hide other cabinets and preparation areas, to enable any damage to be kept from view. All small appliances, including toaster, coffee maker and kettle are kept behind here.
custom
The kitchen was designed by VSP Interiors. The cabinets are white lacquer and the work plan is Snowdrift granite.
Appliances, Gaggenau. Sink and faucet, Franke.
TOUR narrow kitchen in Birmingham
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at the other end of the kitchen is a dining area informally, the use of the family on a regular basis. "It's a rather delicate area because it is close," said Henrietta, "so to get the most out of it, the dining table needed to be custom made. It is a size that you can not buy off the shelf. "
A skylight was added to keep the light of the area and bright and make a friendly space for casual dining.
The dining table and benches are painted white with dyed leather seats. Always conscious practices, the mother carried the "spaghetti test" - spaghetti bolognaise put on leather samples overnight to see which would be best suited to family life.
Walls painted white Cornforth, Farrow & Ball.
A skylight was added to keep the light of the area and bright and make a friendly space for casual dining.
The dining table and benches are painted white with dyed leather seats. Always conscious practices, the mother carried the "spaghetti test" - spaghetti bolognaise put on leather samples overnight to see which would be best suited to family life.
Walls painted white Cornforth, Farrow & Ball.
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the house has five floors, with two additional half levels. The front door opens onto a corridor which merges with the dining room and open kitchen. A basement on the lower floor houses a bedroom, bathroom, games room and a cloakroom. On the half-level above the kitchen-dining room is a study and a double aspect drawing room on the first floor. Until half-staircase is a guest room and steps lead up to a master bedroom, dressing room and second floor bathroom. On the third floor, two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
table and mirror, Louise Bradley. Carpet Stark Carpet. Walls painted in Pavilion Gray Farrow & Ball.
table and mirror, Louise Bradley. Carpet Stark Carpet. Walls painted in Pavilion Gray Farrow & Ball.
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the / games room family room is in the basement. With four children born since the last renovation, the family was in need of an area of less formal life. Henriette took care to build in lots of storage, so the toys can easily be hidden away and used the room as a place where parents could relax.
Wallpaper, Designers Guild.
Wallpaper, Designers Guild.
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to add interest to the small, windowless dressing room in the basement, Henriette went with a bold choice of wallpaper. "Without windows, the spaces need something interesting to make them a little more fun and give them some kind of impact," she said. She went to a dark and atmospheric design with a marble basin Carrara contrasting measure. The pond was hanging slightly below normal to allow children to reach.
Wallpaper Ralph Lauren. Taps Hansgrohe. toilets, Laufen.
Wallpaper Ralph Lauren. Taps Hansgrohe. toilets, Laufen.
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to bring sparkle and glamor customers love in the drawing room, Henriette opted for embroidery, glass beads and luxurious fabrics. White team sofas chairs with chocolate and Designers Guild fabrics and Ralph Lauren to build layers of texture and magnificence.
The ownership of lighting system was designed and installed by John Cullen Lighting specialist. Henriette has worked with the company to develop six mood settings for Lutron lighting system was installed, allowing the family to change the atmosphere in their rooms at the touch of a button.
Sofas, Nicky Haslam. Armchairs, Massaging. coffee table, Carew Jones. Chandelier and console table, Louise Bradley. Curtain fabric, pearl gray silk lounge by Ralph Lauren. flooring, solid floor.
The ownership of lighting system was designed and installed by John Cullen Lighting specialist. Henriette has worked with the company to develop six mood settings for Lutron lighting system was installed, allowing the family to change the atmosphere in their rooms at the touch of a button.
Sofas, Nicky Haslam. Armchairs, Massaging. coffee table, Carew Jones. Chandelier and console table, Louise Bradley. Curtain fabric, pearl gray silk lounge by Ralph Lauren. flooring, solid floor.
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"It was quite difficult to walk the line between classic and modern," said Henriette. "All that the client likes is quite modern, but it is not to lose the traditional feel quite." The designer chose the classic elements such as the chandelier Louise Bradley, but kept clean lines in all the woodwork and the old stone fireplace.
Fireplace, Wharton Antiques.
Fireplace, Wharton Antiques.
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for the master bedroom, the customer wanted her to stay pretty neutral but still be very pretty. "We found the most beautiful, ancient, dark gray color pink for the walls, said Henrietta," and it all went from there. "A pink sofa has been updated using white piping to give it a slightly more contemporary edge. The headboard was custom made by VSP Interiors, like curtains in a fabric Designers Guild.
Bedside Table, Moissonnier. bedside lamp, Porta Romana (interrupted). Spotlights, lighting John Cullen. Sofa, massaging. Chinoiserie w allpaper, Stark.
Bedside Table, Moissonnier. bedside lamp, Porta Romana (interrupted). Spotlights, lighting John Cullen. Sofa, massaging. Chinoiserie w allpaper, Stark.
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an important part of the overhaul of the main room was the addition of this elegant dressing. It has a boutique feel and gives the whole series a more lavish and indulgent feel. It was made by the custom furniture company in Minimo stained limed oak with the input of the lighting expert John Cullen Lighting. 'This is basically a very dark room, but lit correctly, it seems incredible, says Henriette.
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sense of opulence continues in the master suite, with mirrored walls reflecting the natural details of marble Calacatta Oro. The flooring is granite in Snowdrift.
Shower Hansgrohe. Basin, Villeroy & Boch, under-mounted custom marble units. Taps, CP Hart. Lights, Vaughan. White painted walls Cornforth, Farrow & Ball
Shower Hansgrohe. Basin, Villeroy & Boch, under-mounted custom marble units. Taps, CP Hart. Lights, Vaughan. White painted walls Cornforth, Farrow & Ball
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a, double bath deep end and a large separate shower make for luxurious bath. "All surfaces that could be mirrored are to maximize light," said Henrietta.
Starlet finished dual under-counter b ath, Bette.
Starlet finished dual under-counter b ath, Bette.
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the top floor, two bedrooms for children and an additional bathroom. This particular room is quite small, so to accommodate all the necessary storage, Henriette designed this princess bed with closet and drawers.
"Wallpaper is fundamentally Jouy, but with the habits of children on it - the children on the swings and stuff," she says. The single blind fabric adds a lighter touch and prevents the wallpaper from feeling too serious.
Play Garden w allpaper Ralph Lauren. blind fabric Designers Guild. Oatmeal c arpet, Wool Classics.
"Wallpaper is fundamentally Jouy, but with the habits of children on it - the children on the swings and stuff," she says. The single blind fabric adds a lighter touch and prevents the wallpaper from feeling too serious.
Play Garden w allpaper Ralph Lauren. blind fabric Designers Guild. Oatmeal c arpet, Wool Classics.
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as children are still very young, and totally in pink, the second bedroom follows a similar pattern. "We wanted to keep it nice and not too bright, said Henriette. They installed a flooring system, click manufactured from a type of plastic that is very bright and easy to clean. To soften the look, Henriette was a carpet manufactured by Loomah.
House nightstand, The White Company. Chair and ottoman, Massaging. fabric chair, Brunschwig & Fils. Diamond quilted fabric curtains, Ralph Lauren.
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House nightstand, The White Company. Chair and ottoman, Massaging. fabric chair, Brunschwig & Fils. Diamond quilted fabric curtains, Ralph Lauren.
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