Flat Apartment, Bonchurch Road, London

Spread across the first and second floors of a classic portico-fronted Notting Hill building, this two-bedroom duplex apartment has been transformed with a considered approach to interior design – courtesy of Studio Squire. Throughout, neutral colours, natural materials and an abundance of sunlight set a soothing tone for contemporary city living.

With its pared-back palette and refined finishes, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living room is at once uplifting and restful. At one end, sage-green cabinets are paired with Devol gilded hardware and glossy granite worktops – plus hi-spec Miele and Smeg appliances. At the other, a cosy living area sits alongside cast-iron radiators. Capitalising on its second-floor vantage point, natural light pours in through dual-aspect sash windows, gently illuminating the pale walls and Havwood engineered floors.

At the top of the home – introduced through a glass roof – a private terrace offers the perfect setting for soaking up the London sunshine. Sleek wood decking runs underfoot, with plenty of room for garden furniture and a barbecue.

The bedrooms maintain the minimalist calm. In the principal bedroom suite, a pair of large sash windows lend an elegant architectural note, brightening the immaculate ceiling cornicing and Sisal carpeted floors. Built-in wardrobes, finished with sliding doors, keep things tidy, while the en suite bathroom has a punchy edge – courtesy of patterned marble tiling and gold detailing.

In the guest bedroom, a row of bespoke teal-toned storage brings colour to the room, echoed in the guest bathroom with its playful mosaic tiling and speckled terrazzo floors. Completing the home, there’s a quiet study set on the half landing.

Famed for its antiques dealers, vintage fashion offerings and global food scene, enjoy having the best of the neighbourhood on your doorstep at Golborne Road. Weekends were made for browsing the stalls and refuelling at Layla Bakery or Lisboa. Come evening, book a table at local newcomers Straker’s or Caia, or head to Fat Badger for live music. The buzz of Portobello Road is also within walking distance, as is fine dining institution The Ledbury.

Ladbroke Grove - 4 mins (Circle, Hammersmith & City)