Flat Apartment, Palace Gardens Terrace, London

Walking down Palace Gardens Terrace, rows of stucco-fronted townhouses and leafy trees speak of the area’s esteemed architectural history. Contained on the third floor of one of these whitewashed buildings, a two-bedroom apartment showcases a calming, contemporary aesthetic.

Introduced with Sisal carpets and pale walls, the reception and dining room is a tranquil setting that’s bathed in natural light through a large sash window. The spacious footprint can be delineated between lounge, office and eating spaces, while the neutral palette and considered details – such as integrated bookshelves – are poised for interior creativity. Through an open archway, the kitchen is sunlit and streamlined, finished with granite-toned worktops, a pale blue metro tile splashback and a large window above the sink.

The two bedrooms maintain the home’s pared-back styling and serene atmosphere. In the principal, pale pink walls, a lattice-fronted radiator and full-height wardrobes are gently lit through sash windows. The gentle colours and built-in storage are mirrored in the second bedroom – a versatile space to be used for guests, home working or a dressing room. There’s a sense of cohesion drawn with the bathroom, crafted with pale pink tiling and a glass roof to flood the space in natural light.

A neighbourhood steeped in history and rich in culture, Palace Gardens Terrace is on the doorstep to West London’s most refined streets. The verdant lawns of Kensington Gardens are a short walk away, while Holland Park Avenue and Kensington High Street are nearby for shopping and grocery offerings. Head to the Churchill Arms – one of the area’s beloved gastropubs – for drinks with friends. Venture further up into Notting Hill for antiques boutiques and a film at the Electric Cinema, completed with a night of fine dining at local favourites Kitchen W8, Maggie Jones or Chakra.

Notting Hill Gate - 7 mins (Central, Circle, District)