In the Marylebone area of the British capital, Park Crescent Gardens, laid out by Buckingham Palace architect John Nash, has been transformed into a collection of refined residences befitting their royal pedigree. Nestled in the Grade I listed building, is a home for a British couple who enlisted Bergman Design House to bring warmth to the space and introduce a sense of hygge—a Scandinavian concept that describes a quality of coziness—as a nod to the Swedish origins of Albin Berglund, cofounder of the studio.

This home truly embraces the concept of the flaneur and marries wabi-sabi—the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent and incomplete; the beauty of things unconventional. Spread around 3,000 square feet over three levels, the home comprises an entrance with a welcoming foyer and a den with rich muddy teals for a private member club feel. This contrasts with the airy and light open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen on the first level. Meanwhile, the study room on the top floor opens up to gorgeous views, and the main suite is adorned with pale apricot tones against crushed linen walls and a whimsical, hand-painted de Gournay Wisteria silk wallcovering.

The home celebrates its heritage with existing period details that have been restored while giving the building a fresh lease on life with the addition of contemporary furniture and a new layer to the design. Chocolate herringbone floors and muted, oyster-colored walls complement each other throughout, offering a sense of grandeur and an inviting atmosphere.

As for the kitchen, it has a distinct focal point. Bergman Design House used a striking pale green with russet vein rich stone for the eye-catching bar/kitchen that is the heart of the living space, and rare exotic (four seasons) marble jewelry-inspired colors for the whiskey corner over the views. They wanted to bring the London Regent’s Park landscapes in and introduce subtle hints of playful elegant details to conjure glamorous yet understated spaces.

This home celebrates the owners’collection and their love of discovering pieces and displaying them in style. It is subtly echoing the existing shapes and tones of the artworks, complementing but never detracting from their beauty. The design plays to the strengths of the architecture and treasured objects, ensuring the rooms exude a sense of balance and considered calm.