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Caesar Beach House

Caesar Beach House
This exquisite beachfront property boasts five bedrooms and a lateral layout. Acquired by the client a few years ago, they engaged us to revamp the interior, curate finishes, furniture, and fixtures, and collaborate closely with the contractor to bring their vision to life. Our aim was to create a timeless ambiance that would cater to the needs of a multi-generational family.

From inception to completion, the project spanned two years, during which we meticulously ensured its functionality and aesthetic appeal across generations. Our aspiration was to infuse an artisanal and enduring quality into every detail, forging a seamless connection between the outdoor and indoor spaces.

The necessity arose for us to reconfigure the interior arrangement due to our discovery that the area initially designated for the master bedroom protruded prominently, impeding the natural airflow into the terrace. Consequently, we undertook a layout transformation to convert this protruding space into the primary sitting room. By equipping it with fully operable windows, we facilitated the inflow of refreshing winds onto the terrace, seamlessly merging the indoor communal space with the external surroundings. This adjustment also achieved the effect of positioning the terrace as the central nucleus of the residence, embraced harmoniously by the primary sitting room and the familial kitchen dining area.

We maintained close collaboration with skilled artisans we're acquainted with, orchestrating the creation of captivating handcrafted lighting installations. Among these, some were fashioned from clay to yield elegant wall lights, while others found form in discarded palm ribs, resulting in cage lights suspended above the kitchen counter. Prioritizing ventilation, we predominantly opted for fans, and we leveraged folding doors to accentuate the profound link with the outdoors.

A significant portion of the furniture and fixtures was meticulously crafted to bespoke specifications and drawings. To evoke an artful, sculptural essence, we delicately contoured the skirting and ceiling details. Bathrooms were adorned with feature walls crafted from artisanal, fired tiles, and a majority of the furniture emerged from sustainably sourced bamboo, aligning with our commitment to environmental consciousness.
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Chelsea Family Apartment

Chelsea Family Apartment

The apartment has been in the family for over 40 years and has been rented out for long terms for part of that. Our brief was to upgrade the apartment fit for current days standards, suitable to be used by the three generations of the family as well as being suitable to be let out for short terms. 

We started with taking everything out that could not be restored or re-used. The bathrooms were gutted back to the wooden bones. They were waterproofed and build up from scratch, the lay-outs were changed to allow for more storage and usable space. The doors were replaced with sliding doors to optimise the space inside.  

The amazing wooden floor and fireplace in the living area were restored. The ceiling cornices were also lovingly restored. This apartment with its many angled walls and window frames just oozes charm and is very bright. 

All three bedrooms received a cosmetic make-over with fresh paint, fixing the windows and new carpets. In the main living area we restored the original fire place as well as the beautiful original wooden floor. All the woodwork was fixed and repainted as well as the walls.  The kitchen and the utility room were functional but in desperate need of upgrading.  In both areas we re-used what was still working and only replaced what was needed, both areas were freshened up with new flooring and brightened with fresh paint. 

We selected, purchased and installed furniture and all household goods needed for the family to come home and get on with their London lives.

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