Cream armchairs and blue sofa arranged around a wooden coffee table in a bright living room
A Timeless Kensington Apartment
Designer: Alison Westaby
A calm and refined London interior shaped by tailored upholstery, natural materials and a soft palette designed to evolve over time
The Living Room
Calm, Layered Living
The living room was designed to feel relaxed and welcoming while complementing the apartment’s beautiful period architecture and tall sash windows. With the generous proportions of the space, scale played an important role in the design.

Custom upholstery was created for the room, with the sofa and armchairs carefully designed in both size and fabric to sit comfortably within the space while maintaining a sense of balance. A soft palette of blues, greys, and warm neutrals forms the foundation of the scheme, while natural materials, layered textiles, and warm lighting bring depth and softness to the room.

The result is a calm, timeless space designed to evolve naturally as the clients add their own pieces and memories over time.
Living room with two cream armchairs, navy sofa, glass coffee table and patterned ottoman
Glass-topped coffee table with woven shelf in living room with fireplace, mirror and armchair
The Principal Bedroom
A Quiet Retreat
The principal bedroom continues the apartment’s calm palette, combining soft tones and natural textures to create a restful and inviting atmosphere. Tailored curtains, upholstered furniture and layered bedding bring warmth and softness to the room, while deeper wall colours introduce a gentle sense of depth, creating a peaceful retreat within the apartment.
Upholstered bed with layered grey bedding, woven bench and floor-length curtains in a dark bedroom
Grey upholstered wooden armchair with woven sides beside a marble side table and curtains
Upholstered bed with layered neutral bedding, patterned cushions and a fringed grey throw
The Guest Bedroom
Thoughtfully Flexible
Designed to comfortably accommodate visiting family, the guest bedroom balances flexibility with thoughtful design. A custom upholstered headboard was designed to split in two, allowing the bed to function as either twin beds or a super king through a zip-and-link system. Soft fabrics, warm lighting and natural textures create a welcoming space that feels both practical and considered
Twin beds with patterned grey throws, red cushions and a woven storage trunk
Bed with striped upholstered headboard, burgundy cushion, wooden bedside chest and table lamp
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Interior mood board with green fabric samples, marble, woven textile and living room photographs