Cosy yet luxurious beloved family home

For a simple but impactful way to bring nature into the home and provide a calming effect, the soft furnishings we selected were made from natural textiles such as wool, silk, cotton and linen. Armchairs in bubbled boucle fabric with soft throws draped over the top gave a cosy, comforting feel. A shaggy sheepskin wool rug was templated to fit the living space and incorporate the curves of the custom made sofa. Cushions in a textured weave with a square pattern from Tibor add a sense of playfulness.

Botanicals were very important to our client, so we wanted to communicate a connection with the natural world by bringing the outdoors in. An early morning trip to New Covent Garden Flower Market to select trees provided an immersive experience for the client and an opportunity for insight into caring for the living plants and trees we selected. The family media room displayed a selection of the trees and plants chosen. We incorporated custom joinery for plenty of storage, housing blankets, throws and toys so that the essentials were at arm’s length but not on display.

We really wanted to give off the boutique luxury hotel feel for the principal bedroom, so a standout feature for this room was the triple-layered headboard. A sumptuous panelled headboard including textured linen fabric and leather trims accented by blue scatter cushions by Raf Simons for Kvadrat completed the look. Custom bedside tables in the same wood stain and leather inlays were placed on either side and metallic and glass pendant lighting from J Adams and Co’s Flume range combined with mounted adjustable reading lights made the most of the limited space here. A dramatic wardrobe was placed just behind the headboard with deep metallic finishes on the doors and full-length smoked mirrors.

The guest bedroom was inspired by charming, old-world design. Here we had free reign to play with colours, textures and patterns in a very bold way, starting with the cobalt jungle wallpaper from Graham & Brown. Chests on either side of the bed pick up on the dark tones of the custom-designed four-poster bed and are adorned with rustic lampshades and bases which add to the antique and vintage feel. The bevelled glass of the Paragon pendant chandelier from CTO lighting refracts and reflects light around the room. Neutral coloured wool curtains, a deep pile wool carpet from Stark and traditional armchairs made from rattan and wood finished with leopard print cushions combine effortlessly. For the wardrobe, we selected a Poliform design in another natural material – this time leather – with champagne metal trimmings for the drawers and handles.

We opted for a deeper colour palette in this living space with marine blue fabrics from Dedar Milano used in the curtains, which had the same metallic heat applied beading seen on the curtains in the drawing-room. The delicately hand-applied beads were a textured alternative to edging and gave a nod to the arts and crafts of our client’s Indian heritage. A matte black fibreglass coffee table from Imperfetto Lab placed on top of a curved rug and chevron pattern natural oak flooring plays on the idea of organic shape and form seen throughout the home. We selected detailed joinery in the form of a custom floating desk with a maple trim and pendant lights hanging above. Having multiple working areas was very important for our clients as they wanted various spaces where you could easily get your head down or take a call – something that’s much-needed in a changing world where more people are opting to work from home.

Celebrating her Indian heritage throughout the home was of great importance to our client, so we incorporated design elements which supported this. We embraced deep sapphire blue and other vivid jewel tones synonymous with Indian culture as well as plenty of metallics, intricate beading, pattern and texture while maintaining consistency in the design so that it didn’t feel disjointed or overly themed. Simple art on the walls adds layers of texture and multiple pieces came from Indian artists, including a custom dyed bird feather piece in varying blue and green tones.

We know how much importance a busy family will place on storage space within their home. With this in mind, we made full use of the staircase by incorporating pull-out custom storage beneath the stairs which could be used for coats, umbrellas and more.

A custom made banquette seating area with specially commissioned artwork provides a fun and convivial dining area. Just beyond the dining space, a dramatic wine bar perfect for the avid wine collector and connoisseur displays an impressive collection and draws you into the entertaining space.

Emphasis was placed on the incorporation of sustainable and natural materials and textures when designing the interior scheme for this home. For example, LED lighting throughout and an automated heating and cooling system meant that the home was sustainable in its functionality. As for design, we have plenty of wood, leather, stone, glass and natural fibre textiles. In the playroom, we incorporated eco-friendly furniture such as a table and chairs set cleverly made from melted down children’s toys.

The children’s jack and jill bathroom connects the playroom and bedroom together. There is a separate shower, WC, double sink and ample space for growing boys. We kept the colourful theme perfectly consistent and coherent with yellow, green and blue as well as neutral terrazzo tiles for the shower, bath and flooring.