Powis Gardens

Designed with compelling effect by 1508 London, this three-bedroom Notting Hill duplex apartment gleams with its warmly minimalist styling and natural light.

In the heart of Notting Hill just minutes away from Portobello Road, this interior-designed, three-bedroom home is a lesson in calming minimalism. Thanks to the expert eye of 1508 London, spaces are characterised by natural materials and neutral colours, sunlight and a harmonious atmosphere.

From the peaceful residential street, a set of steps leads through a portico entrance into the home’s raised ground floor. An entirely open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room occupies this storey, crafted with whitewashed walls, pale floors and dual-aspect fenestration. At one end, rich wooden cabinetry breathes warmth into the kitchen, complemented by the golden marbled splashbacks. Contemporary pendant lights illuminate the eating area, with plenty of space for hosting. In the living room, discreet storage frames a television, while French windows lead out to the terrace – acting as an extension to the interior setting.

Featuring split levels and an abundance of greenery, the garden is a tranquil spot that’s tailor-made for warm weather gatherings. Stone steps lead down to the lawn, which is surrounded by verdant hedge planting and mature trees. Another set of steps descends to the lower-ground floor storey, with direct access into the principal bedroom suite.

Maintaining the home’s signature pared-back palette, the principal bedroom is in every sense soothing with reams of natural light, whitewashed walls and wardrobe and bespoke wood joinery. Its en suite bathroom bears a creative streak with greyscale stone walls that wrap around a rainfall shower, plus a bathtub and dual vanity crafted from smooth marble. A sliding pocket door opens into the corridor, from which the two additional bedrooms and family bathroom can be accessed.