A Townhouse in Notting Hill Where Home Comfort Meets Neoclassical Architecture

Located in the heart of Notting Hill, London, this 19th-century townhouse exemplifies how a historic property can be transformed into a modern, welcoming environment for family life.

Protected for its architectural and historical interest (Grade II), the home has been fully renovated and extended by WER Studio, preserving its original features while adapting them to the needs of a new family.

Notting Hill Flat, Bright and Inviting Interiors

With the aim of enhancing natural light and reorganizing the layout to create visually connected spaces, the bedrooms were relocated to the basement level, thus freeing the upper floor for an open-plan area serving as the main entrance to the apartment. Here, the living room, dining area, and kitchen are seamlessly integrated along a continuous axis, emphasizing both physical and visual permeability among the spaces.

The chosen material palette establishes a sense of continuity: new solid wood parquet flooring extends throughout, while neutral finishes and tones harmonize with the exposed beams in the dining area.

In the master suite, the furnishings are defined by modular fabric panels with wooden frames that extend from the bed’s headboard to the wardrobe doors, creating visual harmony.

In the bathroom, walls and floors are entirely clad in large marble slabs, highlighting the natural beauty of the materials.

Contemporary Design and Natural Light

The living room, enveloped by white half-height paneling, is enriched with carefully curated design pieces and artworks that tell the story of the owners. An integrated cabinet within the paneling, whose base serves as a sideboard for decorative objects, conceals a retractable TV mounted on a hidden arm.

In the kitchen, new openings were created to maximize the inflow of natural light, with windows overlooking the rear patio and a skylight illuminating the space. The main worktop runs along the entire room, doubling as a counter for quick meals. The cabinetry features retractable doors that, when closed, give the effect of a seamless panel.

In corridors, stair landings, and unused spaces, architectural voids and corners are optimized with intelligent custom solutions. Furthermore, to comply with local fire safety regulations for insulating the vertical circulation core, the fire door separating the atrium maintains aesthetic continuity with the living room paneling from the inside and can be fully retracted into the walls.

This Notting Hill apartment is not just a residence but an example of how design can respect history while responding to the needs of modern living, creating a functional and refined environment.

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