{"id":526201,"date":"2026-04-12T02:56:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/526201\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T02:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:56:33","slug":"inside-a-warm-layered-london-pied-a-terre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/526201\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Warm, Layered London Pied-\u00e0-Terre"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soul was definitely the missing ingredient in this vast and airy new-build apartment at the heart of London\u2019s Hampstead.<\/p>\n

When the owners bought the property, they were greeted with an open-plan, all-white house design<\/a>. Wishing to give it a smart glow-up, they engaged interior design studio Carden Cunietti<\/a> to reimagine it as a warm, layered, and intelligently zoned pied-\u00e0-terre.<\/p>\n

\u2018Their brief was, \u201cCan you make sense of this so that the areas are more defined and we feel comfortable?\u201d\u2019 explains co-founder Audrey Carden.<\/p>\n

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Main Bedroom: Walls are wrapped in pale oak and wool panels to enhance the tactility. Wall panels in Coast Cosmos, Bute<\/a>. Softbay bed, Porada; in fabric by M\u00e9taphores<\/a>. Cushion in Feline Safari, M\u00e9taphores. Bespoke bench, Carden Cunietti; in Okapi, Hodsoll McKenzie<\/a>. Custom carpet, Tai Ping<\/a>. Curtain in Wool Fleece in Cappuccino, Holland & Sherry<\/a><\/p>\n

(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

She embraced the challenge with gusto, masterminding zones that speak to each other and taking inspiration from the area\u2019s Arts and Crafts legacy, as well as nearby Hampstead Heath, by weaving in green accents, wooden paneling, and natural textures that root the design in its setting.<\/p>\n

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Audrey\u2019s reimagined scheme packs a punch as soon as you enter the atmospheric hall. \u2018My idea was to create a sense of arrival,\u2019 she explains.<\/p>\n

So stark white walls gave way to bespoke chocolate-hued sycamore paneling that evokes a warm and cocooning space.<\/p>\n

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Entry: The ceiling reveal was made a feature by decorating it with a print that complements the timber paneling. Mount Edo fabric (on ceiling), Liberty<\/a>. Custom sofa, Carden Cunietti; in Andes in Spice, Holland & Sherry<\/a>. Rug, Amini<\/a>. Artwork by Harland Miller. Unique wall light, Venicem<\/a><\/p>\n

(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

\u2018We discovered that the client adores texture more than color or anything else \u2013 she loves boucl\u00e9s, wools, and tapestries, and also wooden paneling. It\u2019s so great to have a client who buys into beautiful paneling. I knew this needed a touch of Arts and Crafts, which is why I wanted to incorporate a frieze running above the paneling, and we showcased an embroidered Liberty<\/a> fabric. The client loves the warm colors \u2013 it\u2019s a slight nod to art nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and Japanese style, with a contemporary twist.\u2019<\/p>\n

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An eye-catching artwork by Harland Miller makes a statement, while a clean-lined, caramel-toned sofa lends a New York apartment vibe.<\/p>\n

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Snug: Audrey has layered the room with velvet, fringing, paneling and a rug that grounds the scheme. Green chairs, Sedilia<\/a>. Rug, La Manufacture Cogolin<\/a>. Sofa, Maxalto<\/a>. Bespoke ottoman in Glencoe, Holland & Sherry<\/a>; fringing, Samuel & Sons<\/a>. Artwork by Paul Slater. White chair, Monography<\/a><\/p>\n

(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

Audrey reconfigured the rest of the apartment, introducing walls to segment the vast footprint and create more intimate, functional spaces.<\/p>\n

The airy aura of the open-plan sitting and dining area contrasts with the cosseting library-like snug<\/a> next door, where dyed burr poplar paneled walls and ceiling form a warm backdrop to bold artwork.<\/p>\n

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\u2018We wanted to heighten the color in here,\u2019 says Audrey of the emerald green velvet chairs and stack rug, which dial up that all-important texture, along with the retro undertones of the fringed ottoman.<\/p>\n

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Sitting Room: \u2018The sofas are modern classics, pleasing from all angles,\u2019 says designer Audrey Carden. Because of the size of the room, acoustics were an issue so woven wall panels with dyed burr poplar were installed to help absorb the sound and bring a textural element. Sofas, Flexform. Tweed swivel chairs, Man of Parts<\/a>. Rug, Riviere<\/a>. Coffee table, Henge<\/a>. Wallpaper, Dedar<\/a><\/p>\n

(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

In the living room, curved cornicing was used to soften and frame the ceiling, with warm white walls enhancing the cozy ambiance.<\/p>\n

Textural wood and woven leather panels grace the walls, while a tri-circular bronze coffee table, rounded wool sofas, and curved graphic tweed swivel chairs infuse further tactility.<\/p>\n

\u2018We chose a black and white tweed for a bit of a pop,\u2019 explains Audrey. An abstract geometric rug, meanwhile, brings retro hints and a burst of rich color underfoot.<\/p>\n

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Dining Area: This formal entertaining space overlooks the terrace, so Audrey brought the outside in with tactile green boucl\u00e9 chairs. A hand-carved wooden screen separates the dining area from the kitchen so that guests don\u2019t feel they are sitting in a cooking zone. Claire chairs, Monography<\/a>. Dining table, Van Rossum<\/a>. Screen, Zanat<\/a>. Curtain in Chance, Opuzen<\/a><\/p>\n

(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

The space eases gently into the dining area<\/a>, which continues the emphasis on form and texture with green boucl\u00e9 dining chairs that \u2018reminded the client of a Vivienne Westwood corset\u2019, according to Audrey.<\/p>\n

An alluring screen, hand-crafted by artisans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, helps zone the space while still allowing daylight to filter through. \u2018It looks like hammered bronze, but it\u2019s actually made from carved wood,\u2019 notes Audrey.<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

To introduce depth and functionality, the designer created a breakout moment with a custom-made home bar<\/a> nook where emerald green bar stools continue the natural palette and the client\u2019s love of the color.<\/p>\n

This nook is echoed in the kitchen\u2019s<\/a> aesthetic, where, against a backdrop of moody, dark wood cabinetry<\/a>, a generous island showcases handmade green tiles.<\/p>\n

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Kitchen: Dark wood paneling and cabinetry evoke a unified and considered look, while the thread of green is picked up on the handmade tiles on the oval island. A rack above mimics the island\u2019s shape and provides essential storage. Bespoke kitchen, Carden Cunietti. Tiles (on island), New Terracotta (Portugal). Abi bar stools, Van Rossum<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Carden Cunietti \/ Styling Claudia Bryant \/ Photography Jon Day)<\/p>\n

\u2018There was a very small island here originally, but the proportions were wrong with the long run of cabinetry,\u2019 explains Audrey. \u2018Because their kids are young adults and wanted somewhere to hang out and chat, we doubled the size of the kitchen island<\/a> and tiled almost all the way round it. As the tiles are handmade, the tiler had to pick out the ones that were straighter for the bottom and the ones that could be used on the curve. He did an amazing job!\u2019<\/p>\n

Topped with a floating green quartzite work surface, the island brings the wow factor to the space.<\/p>\n

Such bold decisions have resulted in an interior that oozes personality and yet feels both warm and serene.<\/p>\n

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