A Rich Color and Material Palette in a Small Victorian Apartment

Nestled within a handsome Victorian building on a tree-lined street in St. John’s Wood, London, this reimagined one-bedroom apartment offers a rare blend of period elegance and contemporary artistry.

Located on the raised ground floor of a recently refurbished stucco-fronted townhouse, the home exudes calm sophistication, thanks in part to the creative vision of its current owners, a set designer and a photographer.

Period features, such as ornate cornicing, high ceilings, oak floorboards, and tall sash windows, showcase the Victorian heritage of the apartment. These period elements are paired with a contemporary material and color palette, seamlessly blending old with new.

green kitchen open upper cabinets rustic wooden table
dark blue open-plan living room with balcony

The open-plan living room and kitchen are the heart of the home. This room opens to a balcony overlooking the communal garden. And the trees outside add a private atmosphere to the apartment.

green kitchen open upper cabinets rustic dining table

On one side of the room, a custom kitchen has been fitted featuring green cabinets, a marble countertop and backsplash, a butler sink, and open upper cabinets.

green kitchen with marble and mirror backsplash

The marble backsplash is paired with a mirror, reflecting light and adding a sense of space to this small living space.

open upper cabinets green kitchen with rustic table
green kitchen with rustic dining table open cabinets and mirror backsplash

Even though the apartment is situated in a chic London townhouse, the kitchen exudes a country-style charm thanks to the rustic vintage dining table and the open upper cabinets, which add a lived-in and cozy look.

green kitchen butler sink open cabinets
balcony overlooking communal garden
balcony view into kitchen spac
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moody sitting room with balcony doors

On the opposite side, a small sitting area is centered around a white fireplace, flanked by built-in cabinets and shelves, which offer plenty of storage space.

sitting room white fireplace
sitting room with built-in cabinets and period stucco
small open-plan living room and kitchen

Light flows in through large windows on either side of the apartment. With the door to the bedroom also open, light can flow right through the apartment.

bedroom view into hall and living room
small dark blue bedroom red wooden wardrobe

The bedroom, set to the front of the apartment, is a study in calm, cleverly wrapped in custom cabinetry that mirrors the joinery found throughout the home. Flanking wardrobes offer ample storage, while soft, recessed lighting enhances the tranquil atmosphere.

dark blue bedroom built-in wardrobes
small dark blue bedroom with wardrobes and en-suite bathroom
small bathroom terracotta colored tiles

The smallest room in the house is equally stylish and beautiful. The bathroom features a teak bathtub, a hand-painted mural, and terracotta-colored mosaic tilework.

small gray hall with large mirror
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A wrought-iron balcony extends the living spaces and is the perfect spot for savoring a morning coffee or an evening dinner. The balcony overlooks St. John’s Wood’s only private communal garden square.

exterior communal garden balcony
exterior london apartment A Rich Color and Material Palette in a Small Victorian Apartment

The apartment is listed for £950,000 at Aucoot.