Elvaston Place

This two-bedroom Kensington apartment is all clean lines, neutral tones and reams of natural light diffused throughout.

In the heart of South Kensington, Elvaston Place’s rows of towering Edwardian townhouses set a refined tone. Spread across the third floor of one such building, contemporary interior design makes a feature of its heritage architectural framework.

Warm wood floors draw you into an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. There’s a voluminous quality to the space, with pale walls that stretch upwards to 2.96-metre-high ceilings. Sunlight pours in through a pair of large sash windows, with whitewashed timber frames. Wood furnishings bring natural warmth to the setting, across a sleek coffee table, triangular open bookshelf and Soho Home desk.

The kitchen is modern and minimalist, with handleless cabinets and smooth white worktops emboldened by a bronzed mirror splashback and sculptural pendant lights. Miele appliances are seamlessly integrated for a streamlined culinary set up.

Tucked behind a door and down a short flight of steps, the principal bedroom suite continues the home’s calming atmosphere. A neutral palette is brightened by a double-glazed sash window that keeps the space warm in winter, while air conditioning ensures comfort through the summer months. Full-height wardrobes provide streamlined storage and the serene en-suite bathroom features oversized tiles and a bathtub. The guest bedroom echoes this sense of tranquility, also double-glazed and air conditioned – served by a separate bathroom.