The height of elegance

Charu Gandhi has brought fresh sensibilites to classic design themes in a sophisticated period apartment that delights at every turn

- SEÁN O'CONNELL

SITTING ROOM A statement curved sofa softens the lines of the room. Bespoke sofa, Michael Reeves Design, covered in Louison bouclé fabric, £534m, Pierre Frey. Armchairs, price on request, Liang & Eimil. Quartz Il rug, £4,018 Jennifer Manners

DINING ROOM Colourful cushions on the chairs bring a relaxed feel to this otherwise formal space. Bolle Zigzag chandelier, price on request, Giopato & Coombes. Giobagnara serving trolley, £1,832, Amara. Bespoke dining chairs, price on request, Elicyon

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY Single-storey apartment

LOCATION Central London

ROOMS Sitting room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, three bedrooms (all en suite), dressing room

PURCHASED 2019

PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'The owners also have several homes overseas,' says Charu.

KITCHEN Vividly patterned marble creates a visual contrast with the streamlined cabinetry. Segmento cabinetry, price on request, Poggenpohl. Calacatta Viola polished marble slab tiling, from £522sq m, Mandarin Stone

BREAKFAST AREA 'Instead of this being a small, leftover space, we made it a monochrome highlight,' says Charu. TS column table, from £2,299, Gubi; Fulcrum chandelier, £1,170, Lee Broom, both The Conran Shop. Bespoke bar stools in Whistler leather, Elicyon