The open plan living area boasts a bleached timber floor and expansive rug , by Floor Story , on top of which sit two neutral curved sofas by Bray . The sofas feature jewel-coloured cushions and a purposeful double upholstering of fabric upon fabric which creates a heavy plushness that perfectly complements the light colour scheme . Throughout the space , eye-catching furniture such as an undulating metal chaise by Tjep and a bespoke low Belvedere backgammon table , blur the lines between function and art , intended to be both used and admired . They sit alongside elegant plinths presenting sculptures by fine artist Jodie Carey known for her exploration of textures and materiality . The floor to ceiling wraparound windows overlooking Hyde Park are encased with curtains made from over 150m of studio Vero fabric and feature a bespoke custom border pattern .
In the TV room , trained architect Charu identified the need to drop the ceiling to create a more balanced and symmetrical perspective whilst Creative Director Cecilia Halling designed a bespoke delicate scalloped edged wood and metal shelving and lighting feature set within a half-moon shaped alcove .
Texture is a dominant theme for this particular project and runs throughout the living spaces and bedrooms . A shagreen table , leathered marble bar , velvet edged cinema footstool , three-dimensional wooden headboard with exposed joinery , charred timber-topped table and various plaster finishes present a bold tactility throughout . The neutral colour tones that characterise the space are complemented by surprises of colour as you move between the rooms ; an acid yellow high gloss lacquer leaps from the interior of the bespoke dining room drinks bar whenever the doors are opened whilst the denim blue upholstered cushions of the white rattan dining chairs create a strong contrast beneath the pale marble-topped table .
Colour is also prevalent in this apartment ’ s unapologetically extravagant guest bedroom . Stepping into the ‘ jungle room ’, guests are immediately transported to a more frivolous light-hearted space where fringed ottomans , pineapple table lamps , vivid tropical pink De Gournay wallpaper , cane furniture and a burnt orange velvet headboard are de rigueur .
Of this latest project Charu Gandhi comments ‘ We are immensely proud of the work we have done within this quite exceptional apartment . I always enjoy being inspired by a client ’ s personal passions and on this project , we wanted to showcase his incredible artwork by emulating a gallery setting and reflecting some of the art ’ s colours in our selection of furniture , finishings and palette . Some of the furniture that we have chosen is an artform in itself and the same can be said for some of the lighting , especially the living room chandelier which can be seen all the way from the other side of the apartment down the length of the corridor . Having the chance to be frivolous with the guest bedroom was such fun and we greatly enjoyed constructing this break out room - a trend , incidentally , that we expect will really take off this year as clients increasingly desire a space to let their imagination and creativity abound .’
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