Child Studio was commissioned to create a residence for a London-based hotelier and restaurateur, with the spaces to dine, host parties and entertain. Tucked away in a historic mews courtyard in the heart of London’s Mayfair district, the secluded site presented a blank canvas for the designers.
‘The inspiration for this project came from Yves Saint Laurent’s Grand Salon at Rue de Babylone in Paris. We were interested in finding an authentic design language for this project, balancing the Art Deco references with the 1960s & 70s Modernism’- commented the designers Che Huang and Alexy Kos.‘The spacious Living Room is a social space where the guests can convene in a warm and relaxed environment. Here, we assembled a mix of collectable 20th-century furniture pieces, complemented by an eclectic collection of sculptures, heirlooms and art books, contributing to the effortless and lived-in atmosphere.’

The dramatic open space is anchored on either side by narrow full-length skylights inserted along the walls to bring daylight into the building. The designers wrapped the space in a series of crafted wooden library walls, subdividing the interior into various zones, including the lounge, dining and study areas. The focal point of the spacious lounge is the grand undulating fireplace located beneath the linear skylight. The gentle curves were sculpted in polished plaster, contributing to the soft and ethereal atmosphere.

The intimate dining area is formed by custom library cabinets with deep red Rosso Levanto marble cladding. It is separated from the kitchenette by a glass brick partition, allowing the daylight to filter softly through the geometric pattern. The combination of dark Mahogany wood, patterned marble and green upholstery feels so chic, yet warm and unpretentious.

Concealed behind the library shelves is the owner’s study - the wood-panelled room with a large leather top desk. This quiet space is dedicated to focused work, and the eclectic collection of sculptures, objects, books and artworksline the shelves of this tranquil sanctuary. The artworks include antique lithographs by George Braque, Jean Cocteau and Karel Appel and photographs by Guy Bourdin and Man Ray.