The Mansion Block, West Kensington

West Kensington mansion flat living room with beige sofas, biogel fireplace and large architectural arched window.

Living room with crystal chandelier, beige velvet sofa and built-in alcove shelving.

Sitting area with blue armchairs, patterned cushions and round side table.

Blue painted kitchen dining area with banquette seating, round wenge table, upholstered double fabric chairs and Tigermoth chandelier.

Kitchen with blue cabinetry, wenge round dining table and upholstered chairs with different fabrics on front and rear

Living room with blue sofa, bay windows and a compact home office nook.

Ivory dressing table with round wall mirror, blue velvet pouffe and orchid arrangement.

Bespoke bathroom vanity with elegant brass fittings and herringbone tile splashback.

Guest w/c with powder blue vanity cabinet, brass accessories and bold botanical wallpaper.

Bay-window reading nook with built-in upholstered bench, geometric cushions and storage cubbyholes underneath

Bedroom with textured upholstered headboard, patterned silk cushions, wall lighting and layered white bedding.

Elegant modern living room with a large crystal chandelier, gray sectional sofa, built-in shelving, floral arrangement, and bright window.

Elegant living room with gray armchairs, patterned pillows, a round side table with potted plants, floral artwork, and textured window shades.

Elegant blue kitchen and dining area with a round black table, upholstered chairs, and modern brass chandelier

Elegant dining area with a black round table, patterned upholstered chairs, blue kitchen cabinets, and a blue Dutch oven.

Stylish modern living room with blue sectional sofa, round coffee table, bay window, wall art, and adjacent home office nook

Cozy window-seat reading nook with patterned cushions, gray Roman shades, built-in bookshelves, and a faceted wooden coffee table.

Elegant modern bedroom with upholstered gray headboard, patterned pillows, bedside tables, wall sconces, and layered white bedding

Elegant entryway console with round mirrored wall decor, white orchid arrangement, perfume bottles, and blue velvet stool

Elegant bathroom vanity with white vessel sink, brass fixtures, herringbone tile backsplash, and blue cabinetry

Elegant bathroom vanity with brass faucet, white sink, blue cabinetry, botanical animal-print wallpaper, and amber soap dispensers

The Mansion Block, West Kensington

The co-ordination, project management, renovation, and interior design of this dated top-floor mansion flat in West Kensington presented a challenge that Jude welcomed with enthusiasm.

Recognising the immense potential of the underutilised space, the entire apartment was stripped back to bare walls and completely reconfigured.

The kitchen was relocated from the back to the front of the apartment to create a more functional and fluid living space.

All doorways were heightened, and tall glass hallway doors leading to the sitting room were commissioned to enhance light and openness.

The conversion of the 700 sq ft loft space, along with the installation of a bespoke internal staircase, allowed for the addition of two further bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms upstairs.

Careful consideration was given to the apartment's flow, ensuring the design and panelling remained sympathetic to the age and character of this iconic 1920s building.

A textural palette of neutrals, browns, golds, and blues was chosen to imbue calm, serenity, and harmonious flow throughout the various rooms.

The selection of aged brass hardware and beautiful statement lighting further enhanced the subtle elegance of this London pied-à-terre.

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