While the general “bones” of this studio house were good, London-based interior designer Michael Reeves rearranged the home to allow for a larger kitchen and bathrooms, more hidden storage and better flow between spaces. With the addition of folding glass doors to the terrace, artwork and a tonal grey and taupe color palette, Reeves created a tranquil home tucked away in a garden oasis, just a stones throw away from the vibrant Portobello Road and the bustle of London’s Notting Hill.
In this hallway, the eel skin wall covering from Elitis at Abbott and Boyd is complemented by a Pietra Grigio marble slab floor.
The circular tufted rug; forged steel and limestone coffee table; and bronze reading lamp in the living room are all by Michael Reeves. The Custom Eaton sofas, which are upholstered in Holland and Sherry boiled wool, are from the Michael Reeves M. R. Collection, as is the Garrick swivel chair upholstered in Garrett leather. The side tables are 1940's vintage.
A geometric mirrored wall conceals closets and storage spaces, which are located behind the touch latch mirrored doors.
These vintage 70's chairs are upholstered in Lelievre fabric.
All furniture in this upper floor seating area is from the Michael Reeves M. R. Collection. The Cadogan sofa is upholstered in Zimmer & Rhodes fabric and the deep buttoned Hanover ottoman is covered in Nya Nordiska quilted cotton. The painting is by Diane Carl, a Dallas artist.
The custom made wall in the dining area holds suspended storage and banquette seating. The banquette is upholstered in Zimmer & Rhodes faux leather. The Wycombe dining chairs are by Michael Reeves and covered in metallic fabric from Zinc.
A painting by Ubaldo Francheschini from Michael Reeves sits atop a 1970s vintage Paul Evans credenza in the dining area.
The walls, wardrobe doors, curtains, ottoman and headboard in the master bedroom are all upholstered in John England linen.
In the master bath, the custom cabinetry has a hidden makeup vanity and back-lit mirrors. The slate textured tiles and wall tiles are from Walton Ceramics.
The daughter's bedroom has an antique French bed and night stands. The wall covering is from Harlequin and the bedside lamps and mirrors are from Michael Reeves. The artwork was done by the daughter herself.
In the guest bathroom, the wall and floor tiles are by Walton Ceramics.
The boy's bedroom has a universe wall mural that was custom printed to fit.
The guest cloakroom features floor and wall tiles from Walton Ceramics and custom cabinetry.
The home office is concealed within custom made storage.
