Social Hub

Hanna’s fabulous family home is designed both as a fun space for her four young boys and as a social destination for eating and entertaining

- Steve Efstathiou

HALL

The sweeping staircase, designed by architect Guy Stansfeld, is a central feature in the large, lobby-style hall. Built-in storage helps keep the space sleek and clean.

Get the look This is Poul Henningsen’s PH 50 pendant for Louis Poulsen. For concrete flooring in this style, try Lazenby. Notonthehighstreet.com sells children’s balance bikes.

OFFICE/ DEN

A period portrait of Philip’s great-grandfather contrasts with a striking piece of fashion photography. ‘Things are always changing in the house,’ says Hanna. ‘I don’t believe in finished perfection.’

Get the look The desk is vintage Danish – find a similar design at Pamono. The photograph by Irving Penn, called Mouth (for L’Oréal), is from 77 Broadway Market. This is Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby’s Tip Ton chair in Glacier Blue for Vitra. The Sixties dining chair is part of a set inherited by Philip from his uncle.

My philosophy in life is simple,’ says culinary creative Hanna Geller Goldsmith. ‘I want to draw people together.’ So, whether it’s through the supper clubs and cookery classes she organises via her website Building Feasts, or making sure her four young sons congregate around the kitchen and living area to play or do homework, the hub of her home is exactly that – a space to enjoy good company, fabulous food and an embracing atmosphere.