Creating a completely bespoke Hampstead home

Hampstead, London
Photography by Ben Sage

Teal built-in bookshelves with an arched doorway leading to a bathroom with glass shower doors and tiled floor with circular black accents.

Dark contemporary kitchen with brass hardware and fluted glass

Project Brief

This home required a full refurbishment from top to bottom where the existing space was gutted, and the layout was completely reimagined. The brief was to create something impactful, unique and fun that suited both the adults, and their three children. The space needed to be practical, with plenty of storage and room for the children to grow and have their independence whilst also giving the adults their own oasis of calm in the formal living room and master suite.

The client trusted us to create bold and playful schemes in every room which completely transformed the house from a traditional property, to something truly unique. So many of the design decisions in this property are bespoke, and everything about it is personal to the client, resulting in a one-of-a-kind home.

Project Delivery

Only one of the original door openings remains on the ground floor, all others are brand new. Two completely bespoke glass doors were designed for the kitchen and family room, with beautiful arched doorways to allow the previously enclosed hallway to be flooded with light from the back of the house.

New windows were added to the back of the property to create a connection to the garden which can be seen the moment you walk through the front door. All architectural features were reinstated as part of the refurbishment as a nod to the building’s original features. These included flat coffered ceilings, cornices, panelling, ceiling roses, joinery detailing and concealed doors.

Modern double sink bathroom vanity with two rectangular mirrors and wall-mounted faucets.

Bright hallway with white walls, wooden herringbone floor, stairs with beige carpet, and an arched doorway with a modern round pendant light.

Bright white staircase with wooden handrails, beige carpet runners, and hanging round pendant lights in a multi-level interior.

Close-up of a brown velvet sofa with textured pillows next to a round side table holding a glowing glass lamp, set against a dark paneled wall.

Completely bespoke

The joinery package for the ground floor was extensive including a completely bespoke kitchen and back kitchen, a family room unit concealing the TV which appears at the touch of a button, a built-in desk in the music room and a stunning bespoke bar in the formal living room complete with walnut internals and antique mirrored details.

In the kitchen, new foundations were laid in order to support the structure for a new back kitchen. The traditional concept of a back kitchen lent itself perfectly to more traditional design decisions such as bespoke shaker-style units, cast iron shelving and tiles with a playful take on a traditional style.

Dark plum living room with bespoke bar and velvet sofa

Minimalist black console table with three arches against a dark burgundy paneled wall, a small spherical lamp with horizontal slats glowing orange is on top, next to taupe curtains.

Cozy living room corner with a burgundy velvet sofa, dark gray armchair, maroon table lamp on glossy cabinet, and dark paneled walls.

Modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, marble countertops, three wood stools at the island, and brass pendant lights.

Bright dining and kitchen area with green chairs around white oval table, arched cabinet, and floral arrangement on marble countertop.

Modern kitchen with dark green paneled cabinets with ribbed glass doors, a marble countertop island, wooden bar stools, and chevron-patterned wooden floor.

Modern kitchen corner with dark green cabinets, marble countertops, a glass decanter with wine, two wine glasses, and a glimpse into a pantry with mint-green cabinetry and open shelves holding dishes and a red vase with dried flowers.

View through doorway into a dark-paneled music room with a small fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and a colorful rainbow art print on the wall.

Dark-paneled music room with built-in bookshelf, wooden stool, cello with sheet music, and colorful rainbow artwork above a fireplace.

Modern living room with teal sofas, an orange armchair with matching ottoman, a marble fireplace with a large arched mirror, and framed inspirational quotes on the wall.

Cozy dining nook with a patterned upholstered bench, orange pillows, a wooden table, and a single dark green chair next to large windows overlooking a garden.

Small bathroom with vintage high-tank toilet, dark green wainscoting, floral wallpaper, white sink, and round mirror with wall-mounted lights.

Blue study desk with a chair, desk lamp, toy animals, and bookshelf filled with books and stuffed animals, against a whale-patterned wall and next to blue curtains.

Project Delivery

On the first floor, the stairs were repositioned and bedrooms were resized to accommodate two new ensuite bathrooms. Under the new stairs bespoke drawers and cupboards were added making the most of every corner. The master bedroom became a full master suite with a full-height dressing room with a bespoke ladder and a sizeable ensuite.

A utility was built in place of one of the original bathrooms. In the child’s bedroom, a mezzanine level was added complete with a rope to climb straight down into the bed. This bedroom also features a full-height climbing wall! A new ensuite was added to the guest bedroom which is the most traditionally designed bedroom and bathroom in the property.

Modern boys bedroom with a loft bed featuring vertical slats, built-in bookshelf with colorful books, blue bedding, star-shaped pillows, rope for climbing, wooden flooring, large window with blue curtains, and a study desk with chair.

Modern boys' bedroom with blue whale-patterned wallpaper, built-in wardrobe, climbing wall, and a blue loft bed with ladder.

Modern bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with large blue circular patterned tiles, a wall-mounted toilet, and a white and blue sink under a round mirror with wooden shelves.

Small bathroom with a white and blue wall-mounted sink, round mirror with wooden frame, gray tiled walls, and decorative blue and white floor tiles.

Cozy bedroom with burgundy walls, beige curtains, a bed with white and beige pillows, a burgundy armchair, and soft lighting.

Modern bedroom with dark purple paneled walls, upholstered bed with white and beige pillows, and matching bedside tables with purple lamps.

Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, glass shower partition, round wall mirror, and warm ambient lighting from two wall lamps.

Guest bedroom corner with a beige upholstered bed, blue floral wallpaper panel, built-in bookshelves, white nightstand with a small lamp, and a door with a round black handle.

Small bathroom with a vintage-style white sink with brass fixtures, patterned tile floor, and a mirror reflecting a window.

Cozy window nook with patterned cushion, two star-shaped pillows, and a yellow-striped valance with wall-mounted bulbs.

Transforming the top floor

The 2nd floor was completely transformed. In both bedrooms, we used the loft space to add a mezzanine level to create snugs with plenty of privacy. In one of the bedrooms, a dormer and window were added to transform the eaves storage into an ensuite and dressing room with a bespoke curved bookcase surrounding the entrance.

In the 2nd bedroom an ensuite was built with new windows and more bespoke joinery seamlessly linking the dressing area, wardrobes, headboard and bedside tables.

Colourful childs bedroom with mezzanine level, home gym and bespoke joinery

Cozy loft space with a mustard yellow mattress, star-shaped pillows, and a plant under a slanted skylight window.

Modern bathroom with a pink geometric tiled wall, pink sink, ladder towel rack with a white towel, round pink stool, and skylight window.

Modern bedroom corner with light green built-in cabinetry, white bed with teal headboard, yellow pillow, and colorful framed wall art saying 'Let your light shine bright'.

Modern bedroom with a light wood bed featuring teal bedding and decorative pillows, floral wallpaper on the right, and a wooden ladder.

Modern bathroom with green and cream geometric tile patterns, a green vanity with matching sink, and an irregular round mirror above it.

Bright shower with green and white tiled walls, copper shower fixtures, and a potted plant next to two soap dispensers.

Smiling woman in a dark floral dress standing inside a house holding an open black front door.

We are so delighted with our complete home transformation. Mia and her team worked tirelessly to design a use for every space in the house in order to create a room for every purpose and maximise our storage and entertaining space, with complete layout changes on two of the three floors. Every room has its own distinct personality with bold colours and schemes working well with each other as you move through the house. We are particularly pleased with the bathrooms and children's bedrooms which really do make it a special family home.

Michelle

Client