Interior Refurbishment | Architects for Belsize Park

This mansion block on Eton Avenue has a strong architectural character, with its fine red brick, terracotta detailing and distinctive shaped gables. The refurbishment takes a considered approach to the existing building, retaining the qualities that give the property its sense of place while creating a lighter and more contemporary interior.

The internal layout has been reconfigured to improve the way the rooms connect and are used. The kitchen has been redesigned and is now accessed directly from the main living room, creating a more open relationship between the two spaces. New full-height sliding doors bring greater natural light into the interior and strengthen the connection between the spaces.

A dedicated study provides a dedicated workspace, while the bathrooms have been completely renewed with a simple, restrained approach to materials and detailing. Throughout the apartment, a bright and pared-back palette allows the architectural proportions and natural light to take precedence.

A new timber floor runs through the principal spaces, providing warmth and continuity to the interior. The combination of natural timber, light finishes and carefully considered detailing enhances the character of the original mansion block.