The owners had lived in the rear garden duplex for years when the front triplex became available. Initially, the two units were connected only at garden level: front stairs linked the upper parlour to the basement. In contrast, at the rear, stairs provided access to the basement and a two-tiered outdoor garden. The project aimed to integrate the two units while creating private suites on different floors, allowing independent entry and exit for guests.
The living room and main bedroom are located on the garden level. To open up the space, the partitions between the units were removed, offering an unobstructed view from the front façade to the rear garden. The focal point of the front room is a functional fireplace framed by white oak shelving around the windows overlooking the street.
The staircase connecting the three front floors is clad in fluted glass, providing privacy and light. A bathroom featuring coastal-inspired wallpaper includes a bespoke soapstone basin and tiles in blue-green hues. The informal dining area comprises a tambour bench in white oak paired with a black wood table and white oak chairs.
White oak retakes centre stage in the kitchen, with the central island topped with terrazzo. Soapstone work surfaces complement a wall of teal-hued cabinetry with brushed copper handles. At the rear façade, a glazed door with side panels was installed, providing direct access to the garden via a bridge built over the new wine cellar area.
In the main bedroom, deep grey-blue walls are offset by a slatted white oak headboard with built-in bedside tables. The slats continue into the main bathroom, where soapstone, terrazzo, and white porcelain tiles create a rich composition of colours, patterns, and textures.
On the lower floor, a second family room opens to the rear of the house. Terrazzo tiling extends from the floor to the walls, creating a durable, waterproof surface below ground level. A Japanese-style copper soaking tub offers a view of the sky through doors leading to the garden. The guest bedroom, adorned with forest-patterned wallpaper, is complemented by a bathroom featuring wood-effect porcelain tiles in the shower.
The workspace on the lower floor is surrounded by wallpaper depicting a tree canopy, creating an immersive atmosphere. A vibrant green tap stands out against white and navy-blue walls in the adjacent bathroom.
Ascending from the garden level, a loft-style living space includes a play area concealed behind blue-grey blinds and decorated with underwater-themed wallpaper. The bathroom on this floor features forest-green and beige porcelain tiles, adding a natural and inviting touch.