How a methodical approach takes the stress away from a major project

Our clients moved across Europe to a large, unloved house in Kensington. They had two families to merge, so they brought two households’ worth of furniture with them.

Their architect retired two weeks after they arrived in London.

The couple we met at the start of this project were rather disheartened.

We understood their frustration and prepared a detailed plan of action.

By involving them in the process, we have turned things around.

We started by stripping the house back to its bare bones. It became a blank canvas, ready for a complete redesign. This helped the clients visualising their goals.

Then we hired the right team of specialists and obtained the necessary permissions.

The works took eighteen months. During this time, the basement was extended and the house was completely modernised. This included installing underfloor heating, thermal insulation, and a new audio-video-data system.

A neutral colour scheme offsets the art and furniture they clients brought from their previous homes.

The different shades of grey have yellow and pink undertones to suit the aspect of every room.

A grey stained oak parquet is the unifying feature of the whole ground floor.

The result is neutral, warm, and welcoming. A great home for a cosmopolitan extended family, where every member can find their space.