An enviable terrace with North African-inspired design flair, quirky, bold colours and a show-stopping Gucci wallpaper are some of the features in this West London home, the work of Rebecca James Studio
When British interior designer Rebecca James first visited this 5,274 sq ft house in West London—the property she would take on as her next renovation project—she felt it lacked character and didn’t seem to align with the owners’ vision.
The home’s beautiful art deco architecture, however, stood out to James. “I knew it had the potential to be a stunning space, but it needed significant changes to reflect the clients’ desired style and functionality,” she says.
The owners, a couple in their 40s, sought to create a stylish family home that felt warm, inviting and unpretentious, with spaces for entertaining.
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“They emphasised the importance of reflecting their individual tastes,” says James. This posed a challenge, she adds, as the husband prefers clean, modern design, while the wife leans towards quirky and bold styles. “Finding a balance that would suit both of them was a key aspect of the brief.”
After around three months spent on the design, a 12-month renovation ensued. The home, which spans four levels, previously had six bedrooms and four bathrooms; it now has four bedrooms. It was completely overhauled, except for the existing art deco architectural features.