Introducing: A Family Home in Notting Hill
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What was the overarching vision or theme behind the design concept for this family home?
The clients wanted to have fun with this family home, they were renting the property and we were limited with what we could do to the house itself so their personality really had to shine through the pieces we were designing to make this house a temporary family home. They liked colour, they loved texture. They loved mixing old and new and would often be on Portobello Road themselves finding unique pieces for their home which made the process really fun. It was a real team effort, pairing items we designed, with pieces they already owned along with an art collection they started to build with our Art Collector.
The vision was just to have fun, the team at A.London really wanted to make sure each piece of the family home had something different to it, for example the Clifford dining chairs were a real feature in the dining room, complimenting the lacquered, blue dining table. They have a curved back which moulds around you and an upholstered seat to ensure they were really comfortable. The fabric was one we found - the designer is Susi Bellamy. She creates fabrics from her hand marbled designs using traditional marbling techniques. She loves colour just likes our client and we remember opening the envelope of samples in our clients kitchen and we were all so excited by the vibrant, soft, luxurious fabric, it was such a happy moment we knew we had to use it.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
The team at A.London took inspiration from main two places, their travels, and flea markets. They often need to step out of their normal routine to find inspiration so when on holiday or travelling for work they find going to different restaurants, walking around the towns and looking at the different architecture really interesting. It might just be chair they see outside a cafe that’s a bit fun and different but they always take a photo in the hope one day to go back to it and create something with it in mind. We mentioned markets too. We never need an excuse to go to a market, looking through old nick nacks is really fun and quite addictive. The rush of finding something quirky and knowing it’s unique and there’s only one of them there is really special. They’re often a good starting point for a scheme and this family home was no exception.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
The team at A.London took inspiration from main two places, their travels, and flea markets. They often need to step out of their normal routine to find inspiration so when on holiday or travelling for work they find going to different restaurants, walking around the towns and looking at the different architecture really interesting. It might just be chair they see outside a cafe that’s a bit fun and different but they always take a photo in the hope one day to go back to it and create something with it in mind. We mentioned markets too. We never need an excuse to go to a market, looking through old nick nacks is really fun and quite addictive. The rush of finding something quirky and knowing it’s unique and there’s only one of them there is really special. They’re often a good starting point for a scheme.
What is the team's favourite part or furniture piece of this project?
The dining room - every piece in here we love. The lacquered dining table and velvet upholstered chairs were framed with a vintage pink, Murano chandelier. The art was the clients own purchased in Ibiza. It was one of the first rooms you see when you came into the house and it really set a precedence for the rest of the property.
What role did sustainability play in the design choices for this family home?
Sustainability really shone through with our use of local suppliers, emerging talent and vintage pieces. From the wallpaper, to the fabrics, to the lights and accessories we had a whole mix of old and new.
Are there any hidden gems or secret spots in Notting Hill?
Just round the corner from this family home you will find Daggett Gallery, one of the hidden gems in Notting Hill - Charles Daggett is one of the loveliest men, he knows everything you’d ever need to know about framing your artwork in an antique frame. You can pick up any one of the frames, stacked in the shop and he can give you a whole history lesson on the details within it. We purchased a CB Hoyo artwork for the client and had it framed in an hobnob detailed antique frame (something Charles taught us).
The Daggett Gallery is just up the road from the Fullers Pub, The Churchill Arms. Not so secret but still one to visit if you haven't already. It was built in 1750 and is filled with memorabilia. It’s one of London’s most recognisable pubs and used to host Winston Churchills grandparents.
The Daggett Gallery is just up the road from the Fullers Pub, The Churchill Arms. Not so secret but still one to visit if you haven't already. It was built in 1750 and is filled with memorabilia. It’s one of London’s most recognisable pubs and used to host Winston Churchills grandparents.
