Royal Borough Residence
A full renovation of a classic Kensington duplex heritage calm, contemporary craft, and quietly luxurious detail.
Set within a handsome townhouse in Kensington, this two-level apartment is reworked from the inside out. The brief: create a refined city retreat with effortless flow, generous storage, and a cohesive material language. We answered with disciplined geometry, bespoke joinery, and a palette that feels both modern and timeless.
The kitchen is furniture-like and precise. A fluted island in dark timber is crowned with dramatically veined stone that continues seamlessly into the splashback, creating depth and movement. Soft, champagne-toned cabinetry and matte metal accents keep the palette warm; lighting is layered for task, ambience, and a gentle evening glow.
Adjacent, the dining room reads as a modern salon. A sculptural chandelier hovers over an oval table with a book-match stone top, while flanking display niches hold the most amazing wines, handpicked by the client. The nearby bar, lined in richly veined “smokey quartz” stone and dark timber, becomes a jewel-like moment between rooms, ready for an aperitif or late-night nightcap.
Upstairs, the private spaces lean into tactility. The primary suite unfolds through a dressing corridor into a generous bedroom composed in layered neutrals. Bouclé seating and a plush sheepskin rug absorb sound; the bed is framed by a tailored headboard wall and calm, symmetrical lighting. Art is restrained and textural, chosen to sit quietly within the architecture.
The powder room introduces drama: bronzed walls, Nubuk leather panels, a monolithic pedestal basin in dark “ Smokey Quartz” stone, and a crystalline accessory that catches the light.
Throughout, every junction is resolved, mitred stone edges, shadow gaps, concealed tracks, and quietly integrated storage. The renovation respects the building’s poise while delivering contemporary ease.
The result is a duplex that feels composed from first step to final detail, crafted for the cadence of London life.
