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A Classic London Townhouse Apartment Gets a Glamorous Art Deco–Inspired Makeover

This West London home combines old-school glamour and hotel luxe thanks to the exacting vision of its creative owner

Photography by Rachael Smith

November 7, 2016

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Inspired by her favorite London hotels, the master bedroom in Elspeth Lynn's London townhouse apartment combines functionality and old-school glamour with a palette of restful caramels and golds. A partially mirrored wall divider acts as a handy storage and dressing area. “I designed a place for every single thing, as I believe that tidiness is easier to achieve if the right storage is at hand,” says Lynn.
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A bespoke silk-upholstered headboard is set off by a pair of slim mirrored panels on either side of the bed. The pendant lamps were custom made by lighting studio Villaverde, while walls lined in Thibaut’s Rush Cloth create a cocooning effect.

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“A bathroom should make you feel that you want to spend hours luxuriating there,” says Lynn. To that end, she opted for a deep tub with a striking Calacatta marble surround, contrasted with jet-black fittings by Watermark.
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Black-and-white checkerboard flooring sets an elegant tone in the hallway. Lynn lined the walls with Pearl River Jute from Thibaut’s Grasscloth collection. Vaughan’s Lion Head wall lights add a hint of glamour, while a black metal pendant introduces a graphic note.

Photo: Rachael Smith
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Lynn restored the original plasterwork in this well-proportioned space and hung a French Empire tent chandelier for added impact. The sofas, upholstered in alpaca and linen, were custom made by Elspeth Lynn Design. The renovation project was managed by Canham & Hart.
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A striking black-lacquered workstation creates a dramatic focal point in the living room. Built-in alcoves on either side display favorite objets, while concealed cupboards house paperwork. The custom-made black-and-caramel piped-velvet chair was produced by Bojan Bojanov at Unique Home.

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Steel-and-glass doors by Clement bring a softly industrial feel to this period setting, while a decorative console from Jonathan Charles adds an Art Deco touch. “I designed the apartment so that every sight line was considered,” says Lynn. “It’s a real luxury if every view is a beautiful one.”
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“I designed this space so that friends would be comfortable chatting round the table for hours on end,” says Lynn. The curved black banquette piped in cream was custom made to Lynn’s specifications by designer Raj Sharma. Tom Dixon’s Mirror Ball pendant lights add sheen, while Jonathan Adler’s Nixon alpaca throws introduce a luxurious note.

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Plenty of texture enhances this gold-and-caramel scheme, from the diamond-embossed wool sisal carpet by Stark to the tropical-print duvet cover from Zara Home. Rafia wallpaper, thick drapes, and a generous headboard make this an inviting escape.
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A vintage 1950s wall rack sourced from Valerie Wade is the perfect receptacle for coats. To create contrast and add an Art Deco touch, Lynn edged the jute wallpaper in wide black grosgrain ribbon by VV Rouleaux.