The brief was to create a show home with great character displaying London and local craftsmanship , along with global design influence , to appeal to a buyer that appreciates modern luxurious comfort infused with contemporary and vintage art and craftsmanship . The house is a Victorian villa , previously stripped of original features , which required the reinstatement of historical elements for a sense of British heritage and craftsmanship .
HAMILTON TERRACE
The layout of the home needed to encompass flexible living , incorporating flow between the spaces alongside intimate seating areas . The lower ground and upper ground floors needed to be open and communal in order to be used as entertaining spaces in conjunction with private areas . Aesthetically , the house needed to showcase beautiful finishes and craftsmanship , particularly local ones , with an emphasis on a luxurious , bright and spacious feel . There needed to be interest in every space , on every surface , with a flow between the spaces but for each to have individual character . It was essential for modern technology to be integrated seamlessly along with ambient lighting mixed with sculptural lighting .
The layout needed to be designed to maximise the space and flow , reconfiguring the second floor to accommodate three evenly sized bedrooms , all with en-suite bathrooms , and making the whole of the first floor a master suite . The staircase from the ground to lower ground floors originally projected into the space forcing part of the area into a circulation space rather than usable space which needed to be changed . The living spaces on the lower ground floor were enhanced , increasing the flow , aided by the significant change in the staircase which was retracted into a striking red tiled shaft allowing full use of the lower ground floor . A lift was also incorporated into the layout to ensure future-proofing of the property and ease of use for anyone with limited mobility .
A large part of the project was sourcing great British craftsmanship . A detailed research of cornicing , plaster moulding , decorative crafts and unique furniture was undertaken to adorn and furnish the space . A range of techniques from gilding to cabinet making was employed for various furniture and surfaces . The variety of textures , materials and colours creates an overall palette of tactile quality with interest on every surface , whilst bringing in period elements through cornicing and ceiling moulding . There is a play between old and new through existing pieces , vintage and contemporary lighting and furniture .