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SHH CREATES MODERN CHIC INTERIORS
IN LONDON’S HISTORIC MANSION BLOCK IN KENSINGTON
Located at one of London’s most cultural The brief was to modify and reorganise We looked into a multitude of earthy
neighbourhoods, between the Royal Albert the original layout of the flat to include textures such as marble and hardwood
Hall and the Royal College of Music, Albert an additional bedroom and bathroom floorings along with exceptional fabrics and
Court is a Grade II listed building. This that would maximise the available living leathers by suppliers such as Rubelli, Fox
late Victorian mansion block typical of its space. The interior colour palette of light Linton and Holly Hunt.”
time is brimming with history. SHH has grey marbles, dark furnishings and bronze been appointed to transform a flat within metal hues, dictate the overall look and The entrance hallway leads to a lengthened
the building, by updating it into a luxury feel in this unique flat. SHH provided full corridor which runs along the core of the
apartment befitting for 21st century living. renovation and interior design service on flat leading to the kitchen which is accessed
the project. Rupert Martineau, Associate through imposing French doors with a
Exhibition Street patterns influenced the & Project Head of Residential Interiors at circular bronze metal pattern. The kitchen
shape and footprint of the block, and in SHH, said: “Our interior design effort was finishes deliver a luxury feel and modern
turn the internal layout of some of the flats focused on transitioning this dated home practicality with state of the art appliances
which feature a curved outer wall, which in for modern living. We had to work through and cabinets. Marble is the dominant
some instances results in awkward angles the layouts carefully and strategically in material which has been used for the
and oddly shaped rooms. order to bring balance and a subtle feel of countertop and backsplash as well as the
luxury to a relatively small apartment. kitchen flooring.