Houzz Tour: A Bespoke and luxurious house in the heart of West London

Houzz Tour: A Bespoke and luxurious house in the heart of West London - The owners of this South Kensington apartment wanted something elegant and luxurious, with space for family and friends to meet. They had been looking for the perfect London pad for some time, and when they came through this space, it fills all the boxes with its well-considered architecture and beautifully appointed rooms in a highly secure building served.

The apartment was very neutral in terms of range before the current owners moved in, and lacked much character, so they Roselind Wilson enlisted designer to design a space that exuded grandeur while remaining calm and sophisticated. On the ground floor there are two reception rooms and a kitchen and a staircase sweeps up to three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Houzz Ice
Who lives here A couple with visits from their children, grandchildren and friends
Location South Kensington, London
Size 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
designer Roselind Wilson Roselind Wilson design

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by entering the apartment, guests are immediately welcomed into a magnificent lobby. Roselind taupe mixed with metallic and iridescent shades of warm champagne to create a first impression of luxury. "I choose a champagne color for the background to get married in both gold and silver. The small rectangles on the wallpaper add detail and texture, which allows the eye to seize the space and attach it to something concrete inside. "Explain Roselind.

Paris French Louis XV Silver Collection console table, Interiors Juliette. Table lampshades, Copper & Silk. Paradiso wallpaper, Abbott & Boyd. Wall painted in 20YY45 / 114 Dulux.

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most of the furniture and works of art in the house was already owned by customers. This sofa, for example, was taken from their old home and reupholstered. "The full paisley damask pattern space, it is very soft and elegant, and we extracted the colors of the illustration above, that customers already had," says Roselind. The work was put together using the same silk as the cushions. "It creates a beautiful elevation and a look," she adds.

fabric sofa, Wow Factor, Kravet Couture . Wall, Vaughan. Painted walls 20YY66 / 066 Dulux.

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the living room is the more formal entertaining area, and features beautiful sofas, vases and more elaborate illustrations. Roselind had custom panels and plastering installed to make the most of the high ceilings. "The room lends itself to this kind of grandeur, she said. "We have also introduced color, with green bluey tender on the walls. The shadow has gray as a voice to give a sense of calm, and also felt comfortable, "said Roselind.

fabric sofa, Shima, Ian Sanderson. Bespoke chair, covered in Portofino Moka fabric by Pierre Frey , Hyde House. Bespoke coffee and side tables, Ark Cabinetmakers. table lights, Vaughan. Lampshades, copper and silk. Painted walls 30BG37 / 110 Dulux.

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much of the furniture in the room is custom; Roselind designed by Wilson Design and sent to contractors and decorators to create. The carpet is mohair and silk, and gives a real sense of indulgence to the room. "The customer said he wanted to feel the luxury carpet underfoot, and to ensure it was really plush and beautiful," she says.

dark blue fabric sofa, Portofino Lead, Pierre Frey. Cushions in a variety of fabrics Hermes Fox Linton, Ian Sanderson, Zimmer + Rohde. Mirror, Mirrorman. curtain fabric, Ripple Rice Paper, Romo, with tip Paloma Mercury, Romo.

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the living room, while the less formal of the two reception rooms, still had to be elegant, composed and organized. "The room was quite narrow, and customers would be able to accommodate up to eight people around the table to eat, so we went to an oval shape," says Roselind. Again, many of the items were custom made for the room.

Bespoke armchairs, covered in fabric Rubelli, Hyde House. Carpet Stark Carpet. Chandelier, Bella Figura. curtain fabric, Hodsoll McKenzie, Zimmer + Rohde. Painted walls 50GG40 / 064 Dulux.

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the dining room table, chairs and buffet were all designed and manufactured specially for the space by Hyde House. The table and buffet are a mixture of madrona burl ash wood, both with a dark chocolate stain on the edges.

lampshade silk Silverstone Café, Bennett Silks.

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in the kitchen, the main objectives were Roselind maximize space and make the devices up to date. The kitchen was designed by Wilson Roselind Design and custom made by Krieder. A marble backsplash Palissandro then merges into a work area in a composite artificial material that mimics the Carrara marble, Rossi Stone.

Appliances, Gaggenau. ash wood Bespoke table and chairs, bespoke all Hyde House.

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There is a stylish, contemporary kitchen with high spec appliances. A wine fridge, integrated coffee and Quooker tap (offering instant hot water) provide all the highest comforts of modern life. The units are a mixture of glass and lacquer painted oak veneer, all in a custom color.

hot water tap, Quooker. Appliances, Gaggenau.

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on the upper level of the apartment are the bedrooms. In the main room, almost everything has been custom made. "We designed the headboard with scallop detail to give it that classic, almost traditional atmosphere," says Roselind. "Customers loved the rich colors of mauve and Porto, so we decided to go for a dark red headboard," she adds, it complements the color of the well screen. "Even the bed linen was created to measure, with Claremont fabrics, Alhambra, and Ralph Lauren.

Chevet fabric, Hummingbird, Zimmer + Rohde. Lafayette wallcovering silk stereo. bedside lamp, Vaughan, with shade by Kohro Poplin. Carpet, Flooring CDC.

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office upholstered designed specifically to fit into this space by the window.

Stool fabric, Take a Bow by saffron Kravet Couture, GP & J Baker. Lamp, Carlos Remes.

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A cozy reading corner was just there by the open fire. The stylish vertical lamp is perfectly positioned when daylight from the window disappears.

dark brown chair and ottoman fabric, Rajah, Fox Linton. light brown fabric chair, Sansone Chocolate, Dedar. cushion fabric, Tobago Hive in Driftwood, Stark. Lamppost, CTO Lighting.

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While shopping for mirrors Mirrorman, Roselind came across this little stool and loved. She had it reupholstered in fabric Robert Allen, and by chance some of the work of customers matched the fabric really good.

Stool fabric, Geisha Garden in Fire, Robert Allen.

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The bathroom has some spa feel to it. "We wanted to create the feeling of a home away from home, with something very luxurious," says Roselind. The sink unit with storage marble lacquer pistachio glass was made to measure, and brass finishes give it a real touch of luxury. The tiles behind the bath create a feature wall and change the dynamics of the space.

Oort Bath, West One Bathrooms. Bellagio bathspout, Zucchetti. floor tiles, Via Arkadia. Light, Bella Figura. Painted walls white Indian, the Dulux heritage.

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relaxation area under the sloping roof has color change optical fibers that were installed in the ceiling to make use of space that would otherwise be wasted. Customers can lie down and relax and watch the twinkling lights.

fabric president, Thompson Citra 2065/05, Fox Linton.

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This is the second bedroom, where adult children and friends can sleep customers when they come to visit. 'This room feels a bit more like a hotel, said Roselind. "We did all customized in rather neutral shades, then added raspberry color chips." The wallpaper has a mottled textured finish in a shade of champagne, to link with the lobby downstairs.

Bora w allpaper Vescom. fabric Bedside, Lana String, Romo. Shade cloth, Hummingbird, Zimmer + Rohde.

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has in fact split tailor in an alcove of the window in the second bedroom is a useful addition for visitors.

fabric blind cinquefoils Stone, Zoffany. stool tailor Hyde House.