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Westbourne Grove

Total remodelling of a townhouse on
Westbourne Grove, London.

Concept

The project reconfigures a Westbourne Grove townhouse through a controlled and restrained interior strategy. The raised ground floor has been opened to create a continuous open plan space with uninterrupted views extending from the Crittall pocket doors through to the garden.

Two staircases, one descending from the upper floors and the other rising above the basement playroom, are conceived as delicate steel and timber furniture elements rather than conventional stair structures.

At the rear of the plan, an L shaped rooflight draws natural light deep into the interior, reinforcing the calm and openness of the space.

Spatial Strategy

The plan is simplified to establish a continuous relationship between living, kitchen and dining spaces. Subtle shifts in form, alignment and joinery define individual zones while maintaining visual continuity throughout the interior.

Each space adopts its own character whilst remaining part of a cohesive architectural language.

Joinery Concepts

Joinery is treated as an architectural system rather than applied furniture. The language is crisp, warm and tactile, combining highly lacquered surfaces with matt finished oak to create a restrained and consistent palette.

Storage, thresholds and functional elements are integrated into a continuous composition of panels, reveals and aligned surfaces, reducing visual noise throughout the interior.

Light & Atmosphere

Natural light is used to reinforce the clarity of the space, softening material transitions and emphasising proportion. Artificial lighting is integrated within joinery and ceiling planes to maintain a calm and controlled atmosphere.

Feature lighting is treated as part of the architectural composition, whether concealed within joinery or expressed as sculptural elements.

Material Language

The material palette is deliberately restrained, combining timber, stone and painted surfaces with minimal contrast. Detailing is reduced to emphasise alignment, shadow gaps and precise junctions.

This approach allows material quality and craftsmanship to define the character of the interior.

Project Highlights

  • Joinery-led interior strategy
  • Open plan reconfiguration of townhouse layout
  • Integrated storage and concealed detailing
  • Restrained and consistent material palette
Contemporary living space with bespoke joinery in Westbourne Grove townhouse London
Living space organised around a feature joinery wall and fireplace
Open plan living area with integrated storage and natural light Westbourne Grove London
Veneered oak panels and solid oak details create a modern panelled aesthetic
Minimal living room with refined materials and architectural detailing London townhouse
The panelling language transitions to painted hardwood panels throughout the room
Bespoke joinery detailing in contemporary London townhouse interior
Bespoke wall panelling adds a refined, luxurious tone to the living space
Interior living space with layered finishes and calm material palette Westbourne Grove
Layered finishes introduce depth without disrupting the overall calm
Modern kitchen with clean lines and integrated appliances Westbourne Grove townhouse
Kitchen elements are reduced to simple geometries, while utilising all available space
Kitchen island forming central feature in open plan interior London house
The island forms a central organising element within the open-plan arrangement
Kitchen with natural light and contrasting materials Westbourne Grove London
Natural light from the expansive rooflight softens material contrasts
Kitchen detail showing high quality finishes and precise joinery London interior
A mirrored wall in the stairwell increases the sense of volume
Dining area with pendant lighting and timber finishes Westbourne Grove London
Tall glazed steel pocket doors can be opened or closed to extend the perceived depth of the room
Staircase with natural light and clean architectural geometry London
Light and geometry combine to emphasise movement through the house
Custom cabinetry aligned with architectural structure London house renovation
Joinery elements align with the structure to reinforce spatial order
Architectural joinery with minimal detailing and refined materials
Detailing is pared back to emphasise material quality
Bathroom interior with soft lighting and natural materials Westbourne Grove
Soft backlighting enhances the calm atmosphere
Bathroom interior with balanced tones and understated material palette
Balanced tones create a cohesive and understated interior
Minimal bathroom design with bespoke detailing London residential project
Minimal detailing allows materials to read clearly
Bathroom composition with aligned fixtures and refined finishes
Porcelain is used throughout, including the face of concealed joinery storage
Bathroom with integrated storage and clean contemporary design
Integrated fittings and backlit niches reduce visual clutter
Compact WC with bespoke finishes and precise detailing London
The ground floor powder room continues the panelling language to reinforce material quality

Project Details

  • Client: Private
  • Date: 2026
  • Contract Value: £1,000,000
 
  • Main Contractor: LonProp
  • Structural Engineer: Michael Alexander Engineers
  • Lighting and Electrical: rjha Architects

Address

6a Station Parade
London Road
Sunningdale
Berkshire
SL5 0EP

t: 01344 374469
e: email@rjha.co.uk

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