The owners of this gem of a mews house in the heart of South Kensington enlisted the help of Mia to transform the basement (formerly the wine cellar of a neighbouring auction house) into a bright and beautiful, whilst fully functional ensuite Master Bedroom/Dressing/Bathroom area.
The warm colours and textures of the seating atrium make for a relaxing welcoming area that leads both into the Master Bedroom and the cool clean bathroom. There is a subtle Far Eastern feel to much of the décor with oriental-patterned cushions fringed in green which echo both the lampshades and side table. This is then picked up again with the rich velvet bedspread and palm patterned wallpaper behind the bed.
Large hidden sliding doors open on to the stairs that lead up to the bathroom and enable the rooms to flow into each other seamlessly. The bathroom was entirely reconfigured to provide an elegant, clean bright space with dressing area, ample clothes storage and a totally transparent bathroom which provides for a very open feel to the whole area accentuated by clever lighting throughout. The green lamp shades of the burnished silver Lama wall lights nod to the floor lights in the seating atrium.
When it comes to storage, bespoke is definitely the word. Both the shelving and drawer unit that separates the bathroom from the dressing area as well as the mirrored wall of cupboards and drawers have been painstakingly designed to house every item of clothing from shoes to scarves. Soft-touch closing drawers with faux suede lining to show drawers – nothing has been left to chance.
The piece de resistance has to be the show-stopping chandelier wallpaper hung in such a way that it reflects perfectly across the whole of the back wall, and more! This gives the perfect back drop to the stunning dressing table in warm oak.