VIEW from the TOP

Danni Hamer and her husband Sebastien Floch's penthouse apartment has been redesigned to put the focus on its amazing panoramic views

- MARISHA TAYLOR

LIVING AREA The top floor is now the perfect place to entertain. 'During the warmer months, we keep the terrace doors open which doubles the size of the living space,' says Danni. Friendly Folk cushion in Dusk, £91, Kit Kemp collection at Andrew Martin. Elgin rug in Birch, £625, Neptune. Similar rattan garden furniture set, £399.99, Rattan Tree

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY Top-floor duplex apartment with a roof terrace in a red-brick, Victorian mansion block

LOCATION West London

ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen/living and dining space, utility room, three bedrooms (one en suite), bathroom, dressing room

PURCHASED 2019

PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'We rented a two-bedroom Victorian conversion flat nearby,' says Danni.

LIVING AREA Crittall-style doors were chosen to fit in with the period of the apartment. Crescent Deep two-seater sofa in Bamboo, £1,880, Camerich, would suit this scheme

SITTING ROOM The couple spent a long time looking for antique armchairs that they liked and reupholstering them in wool bouclé has given them a new lease of life.

Armchairs reupholstered in Pierre Frey Naturel Opio wool, price on request, Susan Osbourne Interiors

ROOF TERRACE This space boasts wonderful views over the rooftops. 'We have transformed the roof terrace into our perfect outdoor sanctuary, with a herb garden, lavender borders and olive trees,' says Danni

DINING AREA 'We love hosting and the open-plan kitchen is perfect for this,' says Danni. Sella dining chairs, £329 each, by Crea. Joint 160cm dining table in Black Ceramic, £1,475, Camerich