silk road
“best luxury kitchen” design nominee
The International Design & Architecture Awards
A Lateral Penthouse with Garden Square Views,w2
This grade II-listed three-bedroom penthouse in Leinster Square, between Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove was expertly restored and modernised across 1,700 ft² as a part of overall development conversion. Set within elegant stucco-fronted Victorian buildings brought back to life, this boutique residence blends period charm with contemporary living.
The design concept inspired by Silk Road travels: eastern influences reinterpreted for today with a fresh, lighter palette. Clean, tailored lines formed a modern foundation, warmed by sumptuous textiles, layered patterns and preppy sensibilities. A custom jewel green velvet sofa serves as the interiors’ focal point, introducing a bold, sophisticated accent.
The interior decor champions cross-cultural dialogue and unexpected curation, creating an inviting, narrative-led home where every piece contributes to a cohesive story — perfect for London living that’s both refined and characterful.
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The brief was to enhance the home’s reinstated elegance and graceful poise. We specified a kitchen by Mick De Giulio for SieMatic. To keep it light while adding discreet storage, we chose polished‑nickel upper cabinets with glass fronts and interior lighting. Walls were papered in a subtle Jim Thompson Orientalist zigzag stripe, while the sitting room is anchored by a shimmering sisal wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries.
The newly vaulted butterfly ceiling was wrapped in silk for a cohesive finish that enveloped the room, adding a sense of quiet luxury. A Berber carpet and a Studio L–designed bespoke lacquered TV cabinet, detailed with a gilded palm frond, referenced the bygone Indochine style with contemporary restraint.
“It feels so comfortable to be in here. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I want to stay here.”
-Private Client
PROJECT DETAILS
SIZE
1,700 sq ft
PROJECT TYPE
Full bespoke staging for a showcase apartment within a Victorian mansion block, overlooking a restored private residents garden square.
LOCATION
Leinster Square, Notting Hill, London W2
ACCOLADES
Shortlisted, “Best Luxury Kitchen” - The International Design & Architecture Awards
Shortlisted - “Best Residential Small Development” - The International Design & Architecture Awards
ROLE
Interior design and decor
Bespoke furniture and soft furnishing design
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nick Rochowski of Studio Rochowski
STYLING
Laura Marino, Studio L London
PARTNERS
Alchemi Group
TateHIndle Architects