Basing Street

Pastel tones, natural materials and playful textural accents lend an uplifting character to this thoughtfully renovated one-bedroom Notting Hill apartment.

Just a stone’s throw away from Portobello Road, there’s an unexpected sense of quietude to Basing Street. Set across the lower-ground floor of a classic Notting Hill townhouse, this one-bedroom lateral apartment brings a contemporary sensibility to its period framework. Thanks to a complete recent renovation, the home now stands as a calm, energy-efficient retreat defined by a warm interior palette and reams of natural light – with the best of Notting Hill on its doorstep.

Engineered oak flooring draws you through the entrance hallway and into the reception room, where soft pink walls by Farrow & Ball create a welcoming atmosphere. Clean architectural lines, integrated shelving and considered lighting are a refined backdrop for the convivial setting.

Beyond, the kitchen and dining space unfolds beneath a generous rooflight and full-width glazing. Tactility abounds with European oak cabinetry by Holte Studio, honed quartz worktops and brushed brass fittings. Integrated appliances are seamlessly concealed, while a Forecrete microcement floor with underfloor heating adds a bold flair. Sliding glass doors blur the boundary between inside and out, opening onto a private courtyard garden – a secluded suntrap tailor-made for summertime entertaining, enhanced further with outdoor lighting and power points.

The bedroom continues the home’s tranquil palette, washed in a soft blue Farrow & Ball hue and illuminated by a hardwood-framed double-glazed bay window. Bespoke wardrobes provide streamlined storage, while the bathroom introduces a playful contrast: Daisy-patterned floor tiles by Ca’ Pietra sit alongside brushed brass fittings and an elegant walk-in shower enclosed by an arched glass screen.