Designing an award winning Fitzrovia apartment

Fitzrovia, London

Modern gray desk with open drawer holding a laptop, pen, and paper, next to a wooden and white desk lamp, with shelves above containing books and a large ammonite fossil.

Wooden drawer organizer filled with assorted colorful Nespresso coffee pods next to a Nespresso machine and two textured coffee cups on a marble countertop.

Project Vision

What started with a simple exploration of reinstating an original full-height kitchen window, bricked up by the previous owners, the brief for this project evolved to include the renovation of the entire property from flooring, fittings and furniture to a new kitchen & bathroom.

One of the biggest considerations for the project was ensuring the design worked in perfect harmony with our clients’ extensive art collection.

Project Delivery

For the bespoke kitchen, every detail was oriented around creating a workable environment for the client to enjoy, with all the necessities and extras one could ask for. Sticking with an eclectic mix of fittings and fixtures the bathroom had a touch of Dutch charm from the delft like basin which fused beautifully with the Victorian fittings and custom navy blue vanity.

With the majority of the artwork being bold coloured street art, the decision to stick with darker hues for the joinery and walls in each room worked best to highlight each piece. Playful aspects such as an ostrich feather lamp in the lounge, globes with miniature chandeliers for the bedside lamps and a skull kitchen island pendant gave a nod to the client’s appreciation for juxtaposing the old with the new.

Bright bathroom with white subway tiles, a freestanding clawfoot tub, glass shower divider, blue patterned vessel sink, and plants on the window sill.

Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island with vegetables, two brown leather bar stools, and large windows letting in natural light.

Hallway with herringbone wood floor leading to a small cabinet draped in purple fringe, with a red tulip on top, beneath an abstract painting and a ceiling-hanging monkey-shaped lamp holding a glowing bulb.

Cozy bedroom corner with a wooden side table holding decorative objects, next to a bed with blue and green pillows under wall-mounted lights and framed artwork on gray walls.

Stylish living room with gray built-in shelves, black leather armchair, glass coffee table, assorted artwork, and decorative wooden sculptures around a white fireplace.

Modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, white marble countertops, a round wooden table with two blue mugs, and tan leather chairs.

Modern bedroom with a dark upholstered bed, white bedding, green throw, colorful pillows, gradient curtains, and vibrant wall art above the headboard.

Modern bathroom with blue vanity, decorative ceramic sink, wall-mounted faucet, white subway tile shower with high cistern toilet, and clawfoot tub by window.

It was such a joy to work with this couple who between them had the most incredible art collection which provided the perfect inspiration for our designs to develop. As with many apartments in Fitzrovia, space was a challenge so designing bespoke pieces was a priority to make the most of every square inch – particularly in the kitchen and bathroom.

Corinne

Client