Iron and Ivory has been shortlisted for City Space – Global Award in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2022.

Brondesbury Villas is a modernised late-1800s Victorian home in northwest London. Restored and designed by Iron and Ivory, this apartment showcases how period properties such as this can be renovated whilst keeping key heritage identifiers with efficient, bespoke joinery and elevated finishes to create a comfortable and sophisticated home. It complements London’s architectural heritage and promotes modern-day industrial design styles and products.

It’s a blend of heritage comfort and contemporary functionality and has been modernised by drawing inspiration from its original architecture and ornate detail. Iron and Ivory had specialists repair the existing coving as it had been damaged over the last 125 years. This was all done by hand over several days to repair and preserve the decorative mouldings. Despite their wishes to keep the original skirting, this had been destroyed beyond repair, so the designers worked with a bespoke joinery company to remake the skirting and picture rail identical to the original profiles. The fireplace also needed restoration, where the marble was cleaned and purified to remove obvious imperfections while maintaining its natural patina. This then became a central feature of the living space and a favourite aspect of the project for Iron and Ivory.

With the restored and original features leading the design and adding an old-world touch to the interiors, the colour palette and soft furnishings are neutral, light, and warm to balance the black architectural detailing and hardware. Working alongside local suppliers, the designers sourced premium materials such as the Calacatta Monet Marble, bespoke kitchen cabinetry and integrated joinery for a bespoke, luxury design which also helped maximise the space. The designers worked with specialist trade to design the cabinets and wardrobes that would make use of the available space, maximising storage and functionality. The clean, light ambience is complemented by the open-plan design; the kitchen island has a bespoke metal support to keep a lightweight and flexible design for the open-ended seating area.

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