Highbury House is an imposing Italianate-styled villa built in 1846. Working alongside the client, a young couple with two children, we crafted a family home by creating airy, contemporary interiors with hints of heritage. Located within a conservation zone and facing a large public park, the villa forms an important part of the local fabric and is locally listed with the council. The house is arranged over four levels with a range of spaces including five bedrooms, gym, cinema room, study, and formal living spaces. The house overlooks a large private garden with mature trees to the rear. Our scope of work includes full interior design of the house, a new extension, and landscape concept for the rear garden.
A key driver for the interiors is the marriage of old and new, combining original and traditional details with contemporary design and modern living. The design proposes a restrained, high-contrast palette of dark woods and metals paired with white marbles and crisp white walls. This allows us to achieve bright and airy contemporary interiors that complement the historical style of the house.
Interiors |
UHA |
Contractors |
Cheyne Construction |
Quantity Surveyor |
BTP |
