Design Buy Build Issue 37 2019 | Page 22

Hughes Group The brief called for a complete refurbishment of a three bedroom terraced house in Chelsea. With both light and space in short supply, the client asked for a basement to increase the internal space to enable 4 ensuite bedrooms to be built. Camilla’s Danish roots have inspired a clean minimalistic look with quirky features bringing the whole house together and creating a beautiful home. The first floor bedroom is light and airy leading via large sliding glazed doors onto an external terrace. Bespoke shower doors have been manufactured by the window company giving a modern look to the ensuite bathroom. Externally the property benefits from a wooden decked terrace with recessed lights, a space for entertaining and cooking. We have built on a seating area with concealed storage and planters to enhance the beauty of the external space. The large Master bedroom has a bespoke walk in wardrobe with recessed lighting and plenty of storage space. The magnificent master bathroom has been clad in marble which has been delicately book matched to create a stunning effect. Lighting effects have been utilised to create a calming enjoyable space for relaxing. Hughes Group have taken the concept and ideas from Camilla and turned this into reality. From the bespoke joinery integrated lighting in each of the bedrooms reflecting the needs of the client to the luxury bathrooms chosen by the client and brought to life by Hughes Group. Underfloor heating has been installed throughout the property to provide comfortable heating with a ducted A/C system integrating discrete grills providing cooling in the hotter months, creating a seamless look in keeping with the overall theme of the property. To emphasize the light and space large Crittal windows were installed along with large glazed doors in three of the bedrooms with access to external seating areas. The basement bedrooms enjoy access to a small Moroccan themed patio with a beautiful large living wall to enhance the enjoyment of the outside space. The property benefits from a heat recovery system, Led lighting throughout, well insulated and triple glazed windows to ensure minimal heat loss and to reduce energy consumption. As you walk into the property you are met with a large living area and a bespoke kitchen seamlessly integrating into this family room. A cleverly hidden utility room behind bespoke doors, leading to a cloakroom. The floor layout has been planned to make full use of the space provided with features to ensure 22 essential items are easily accessible but hidden from sight. The staircase was a special request from the client and the result is spectacular making a feature from functional staircase. The ground to first floor staircase leads to a small landing with natural light from a light tunnel whereas the staircase to the basements leads down to a study area with the walls clad in Penguin book wallpaper supplied by Osbourne and Little. Throughout the property we have installed a Sonos system and control 4, with sleek ceiling speakers and a centralised control ipad with the additional functionality on each of the resident’s phones. It is a simple and easy to use system providing the residents with Audio visual control for each room. At Hughes Group we love working with our clients and bringing their ideas to life, making a home to be proud of and live comfortably in. 01344 299889 [email protected] www.hughesgroup.co.uk