DINING AREA
Paolo used the natural textures of wood and leather for a softer, more welcoming ambience in this open-plan space. Bespoke table and chairs, Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam. Pooky’s Albert floor lamp in antique brass, £260, would also work here
KITCHEN
Rattan bar stools create a textural contrast to the monochrome cabinetry and worktops. Island unit, price on request, Caeserstone. Rattan stools and brass pendant lights, price on request, both Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY City penthouse
LOCATION London
ROOMS Kitchen-diner/living area/study, three bedrooms (one en suite), bathroom
PURCHASED 2017
PREVIOUS PROPERTY
‘The owners also have a house in the country,’ says Paolo.
When interior designer Paolo Moschino first saw his clients’ London penthouse apartment, he instantly knew how to revamp the interior. ‘When you see a property, it will tell you what to do with it,’ he says. ‘It all depends on how the light falls in the space. The property developer who built this apartment had originally covered it in bright white paint. What was needed was a softer aesthetic. This was also what my clients wanted as they already had a house in the country and wanted this city apartment to be like a holiday home – a home from home.’
This story is from the November 2021 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
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