Home tour: a contemporary pied-à-terre in Mayfair, London, layered with warmth, art, and tailored interiors

Designed by French architect Thierry Despont, 60 Curzon–with its strong sense of rhythm, symmetry, and material richness, as well as its finely calibrated proportions–provided a robust architectural framework for the studio’s vision to elevate and personalise the interiors, softening its inherent formality while introducing a greater sense of warmth and tactility.

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“Our role was very much about softening and humanising the architecture, while being careful not to lean into pastiche,” Gandhi says. “Instead, we responded with warmth through a palette of softer tones, introducing organic, curved forms alongside a considered mix of antique and contemporary art to achieve a layered composition.”

“The Art Deco influences remain present, but in a restrained manner, expressed through craftsmanship and proportion rather than overt motifs or literal references,” she continues.

Guided by the family’s desire for connection, open-plan spaces capable of accommodating large-scale entertaining were a key consideration.

This is balanced with the idea of a home that reveals itself gradually, where moments of discovery emerge through art placement, unexpected framing, or bespoke elements that quietly carry personal narratives.

“These are spaces that encourage gathering, lingering, and a sense of ease–whether hosting friends or enjoying more intimate moments,” Gandhi elaborates.

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Anchored by a palette of warm neutrals enriched with accent tones–moss green, caramel, burnt umber, and aubergine–the principal living room is conceived as a deeply convivial space.

It accommodates multiple modes of occupation: a setting for conversation and shared time, while remaining equally comfortable for watching television or offering a quiet corner for work.

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“We spent considerable time refining the layout, ultimately arriving at a slightly unconventional, angled configuration with a pair of bespoke sofas–allowing for an effortless flow onto the terrace beyond,” Gandhi shares of her favourite room in the residence.

“It works exceptionally hard without appearing to do so–intuitive, generous and calm,” she adds. “While meeting all of the demands without feeling compromised, it is also a room you simply want to be in, which is always the most satisfying outcome.”

Bespoke craftsmanship plays a defining role in the home’s identity.

In the entryway, a curved burr walnut bench, upholstered in aubergine mohair, discreetly conceals shoe storage behind sliding plinth doors; while a handmade ceramic-tiled credenza–developed in collaboration with artisan Fanny Schultz and the studio’s bespoke joiner–has been conceived as both a functional and sculptural element.

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Meanwhile, in the dining area, a bespoke three-metre oak and walnut dining table anchors the space, distinguished by subtle scalloped detailing along its edges.

“Crafted in close collaboration with specialist joiners, this detail was inspired by something the client had discovered themselves, weaving a thread of personal history into the new design, while adding depth and visual rhythm to the scheme,” Gandhi explains.

Alongside richly figured timbers, materials such as textured linens and tactile wools were selected for both their sensory quality and visual warmth; while reflective accents–including mirrored glass and glazed ceramics–are used sparingly to draw light deeper into the apartment.

Across the bedrooms, warm, richly toned bed linens replace the more commonly specified white, softening the atmosphere and enhancing a sense of intimacy.

Cushions are deliberately pared back, while colour palettes remain nuanced and cohesive, acting as a connective thread between rooms and reinforcing an overall sense of continuity.

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Finally, thoughtful art placement throughout the home introduces an additional layer of narrative, creating moments that both surprise and delight.

In the guest suite, a triptych is stacked along the side wall, intentionally subverting the conventional centred placement above the bed; whereas in the principal dressing room, a key artwork is offset to align precisely with the doorway, revealing itself as a framed vista when approached from the bathroom.

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Elsewhere, inventive approaches to framing elevate the collection–a salmon terracotta frame with an exaggerated border housing a small plaster relief dragonfly tile, or a gold-leaf rectangular frame presenting an off-centre painting.

“These gestures create curated moments without defaulting to the predictable, transforming movement through the apartment into a sequence of quietly orchestrated experiences,” Gandhi concludes.

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