A Beautiful London Apartment in an Italianate Style Villa

Birch Lodge is a 19th-century Italianate style building in the Copse Hill Area in London. The former villa now houses apartments, one of which we can tour today.

The apartment has recently undergone a careful restoration paying much attention to the architectural features of the building while also adding contemporary elements.

The light open-plan home is decorated in a restrained color palette of grays and white. But with a hardwood floor in all rooms and stunning historic features, the home feels warm and charming.

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The kitchen, dining, and living room is one big open plan space with a stunning parquet floor and large windows that flood the room with natural light.

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The large sash windows are flanked by bespoke shutters that are painted in a dark gray shade. On the left you can see antique French folding doors that date back to c.1800.

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The home features a wonderful blend of antique and contemporary design. You can see that very well here, a historic wooden floor and shutters are combined with a modern kitchen and dining area.

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The London apartment features a bespoke Beeck kitchen by Arlington Design with gray cabinets and a copper sink. The kitchen walls have a plaster finish by Craig & Rose.

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Double doors lead to the master bedroom.

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The master bedroom has the same large windows with gray shutters and hardwood floor. But a vibrant color touch has been added as well.

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The wallpaper above the bed is called “Fornasetti” by Cole & Son.

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A surprising color accents in an otherwise muted color palette. The built-in wardrobes are painted in a cheerful orange shade. Sliding doors lead to the glam en suite bathroom.

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A little bit of luxury, the ensuite bathroom is decorated in gold and white with a freestanding bath.

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This bedroom shows that you shouldn’t be afraid to go bold in a small space. This small bedroom is enterily (including the ceiling) in a deep blue shade by Farrow & Ball.

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The ensuite bathroom is decorated with stormy grey Venetian plaster, with terracotta tiles on the floor, and narrow grey tiles lining the shower.

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This home is currently for sale at Inigo.