Color, Tactile Materials, and Hand-Crafted Finishes in a Notting Hill Townhouse
Behind hand-forged gates, in the trendy Notting Hill area of London, stands a renovated townhouse that Studio Fabrik has completely reimagined into a beautiful family home.
The house blends the elegance of its period architecture with a richly layered contemporary interior. A thoughtful mix of craftsmanship, color, and texture elevates this Victorian townhouse into something extraordinary.
Soaring ceilings, original architectural details, and beautifully proportioned rooms provide the backdrop for interiors that are both bold and inviting. Carefully chosen colors, tactile materials, and bespoke joinery create a warm and personal atmosphere.
At the heart of the house, the open-plan kitchen and dining room have been designed for entertaining and everyday family life.
Dramatic Calacatta Viola marble flows across the worktops and splashbacks, complemented by bespoke pale pink cabinetry, fluted glass details, and a sculptural custom-made cooker hood.
On the opposite side, a long wooden dining table provides ample seating for everyday family life and long dinner parties with friends. An antiqued mirror by Dominic Schuster reflects natural light.
A small pantry space is decorated with blue shiplap paneling.
A built-in banquette upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric creates a welcoming spot between the living room and the kitchen, with hidden drawers offering practical storage.
The front living room is an elegant space with a striking floor-to-ceiling curved window, complete with its original arched shutters (that are unfortunately not pictured).
A dramatic black marble fireplace salvaged from Lassco provides a bold focal point and is flanked by bespoke walnut bookcases with burlwood inlays.
The dusty pink hue on the walls provides a colorful yet calm backdrop for even more colorful art, while also making the white-painted stucco ceiling stand out beautifully.
The lower ground floor is designed for relaxed family life and entertaining. A bespoke oak and burlwood media wall anchors the living space, creating the perfect setting for movie nights.
In the back, a skylit gym benefits from natural light and a dedicated ventilation system.
This lower ground floor level is also home to two bedrooms, a utility room, and a bathroom featuring the “Tibet” wallpaper by Clarence House.
Occupying the entire first floor, the principal suite provides a peaceful private retreat. Restored sash windows draw light through the spacious bedroom featuring a pink velvet bed.
The en-suite bathroom is one of the finest rooms in the house. Bespoke herringbone marble flooring in shades of salmon pink and soft purple establishes a luxurious palette.
The vanity is inspired by a vintage bar cart, while the walls are decorated in the whimsical hand-drawn Maison C Wallpaper.
A generous double shower features a Calacatta marble tray, pink Moroccan tiles, and classic Drummonds fittings. The room also features a freestanding roll-top bath with views of the garden below.
From the bedroom, you move directly into the spacious dressing area with built-in wardrobe features cane doors and a little niche that can be used for a vanity table or a small work-from-home space.
The niche is decorated with the “Therese” wallpaper, featuring a design inspired by the fashionable mottled branches of Louis XVI. The floral stripe reproduces, using the same technique, a 19th-century warp print preserved in the Maison’s archives.
The top floor has been designed as the children’s level with three individually designed bedrooms showcasing playful wallpapers, bespoke upholstery, and imaginative custom features.
The room above features a cozy pink reading nook, inspired by a Moroccan arch, decorated with the “Alexandrie” wallpaper by Pierre Frey.
The second bedroom is decorated with the “Scrolling Fern Silhouette” wallpaper by Soane.
The third bedroom has a handcrafted bunk bed featuring the “Moondog” textile designed by Kit Kemp.
The family bathroom combines butter-yellow and turquoise tones with a marble-clad bathtub, scalloped Mosaic Factory tiles, and twin Water Monopoly basins finished with contrasting blue and pink taps.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects the open-plan kitchen directly to the landscaped garden where a circular lawn, limestone paving, and mature planting create a peaceful outdoor setting.
The garden feels very secluded for its central London location. A timber swing is nestled beneath established trees, while a gently flowing water feature adds a soothing soundtrack.
The townhouse is hidden behind hand-forged gates, and sassoitalia stone tiles flecked with Yorkstone lead you to its front door.
The house is listed for £7,950,000 at Domus Nova.