Dark Bronze Kitchen
Bronze-lacquer fronts with Dekton worktops, Gaggenau column appliances, concealed pantry behind pocket doors, and integrated undercounter lighting.
Mayfair Apartment Refurbishment
9 Chesterfield Street, Mayfair W1J
A full refurbishment of an apartment within a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Chesterfield Street — one of Mayfair’s most desirable residential addresses — delivering understated luxury through restored plasterwork, a dark bronze kitchen, stacked stone bathrooms, and bespoke silk drapery.
Programme 8 months
Budget Band £520k – £680k
Borough Westminster
Outcome Turnkey residence
Project Overview
Georgian elegance meets contemporary precision
Chesterfield Street is a quiet, immaculate Georgian terrace running between Curzon Street and Charles Street in the heart of Mayfair. The apartment retains original fireplaces, deep skirting boards, and panelled reveals that set the tone for the entire scheme.
The apartment consists of two reception rooms, two bedrooms, a kitchen-breakfast room, and two bathrooms across the principal and first floors of a mid-terrace townhouse. The previous fit-out was clean but uninspired — neutral throughout, with no relationship to the building’s Georgian character.
The new scheme introduced depth and warmth. The kitchen was redesigned in dark bronze-lacquer with Dekton surfaces, integrated Gaggenau appliances, and a concealed pantry. The principal bathroom features stacked natural limestone from floor to ceiling, a double vanity in fumed oak, and a freestanding Victoria + Albert bath. The en-suite uses the same stone in a smaller format with a walk-in thermostatic shower.
Throughout the apartment, original plasterwork was carefully restored, fireplaces were cleaned and recommissioned where possible, and bespoke silk curtains were installed by a specialist soft furnishing house. The lighting design uses a combination of restored period wall sconces, recessed adjustable downlights, and picture lights to create a warm, gallery-like atmosphere.
9 Chesterfield Street Mayfair apartment - dark bronze kitchen and restored Georgian reception room
Scope Delivered
What the refurbishment actually changed
Limestone Bathrooms
Stacked natural limestone walls, fumed oak double vanity, freestanding bath, and walk-in thermostatic shower with body jets.
Plasterwork Restoration
Original Georgian cornicing, ceiling roses, and panel mouldings were repaired by specialist plasterers and redecorated.
Soft Furnishings & Lighting
Bespoke silk curtains, restored wall sconces, picture lighting, and a layered scheme designed for atmosphere rather than brightness.
Programme
How the project moved from brief to handover
Stage 1
Heritage assessment
Condition survey of Georgian features, design development, and coordination with conservation area guidelines.
Stage 2
Sensitive strip-out
Removal of modern finishes while protecting original cornicing, fireplaces, shutters, and floor structure.
Stage 3
Plasterwork and conservation
Specialist repair of Georgian plaster details, fireplace cleaning, and shutter restoration.
Stage 4
Kitchen and bathroom fit-out
Bronze kitchen installed, limestone cut and laid, sanitaryware and vanity fitted.
Stage 5
Decoration and dressing
Full decoration, curtain installation, lighting commissioning, and final furniture placement.
Stage 6
Snagging and handover
Two-round snagging process covering every room, followed by photographic record and client handover.
Delivery Challenges
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Outcome
The details that mattered most on site
Preserving original plaster
Georgian lime plaster is fragile. All services routes were planned to avoid cutting into original ceilings and cornices.
Weight of limestone
The stacked stone bathroom added significant load to the first floor. A structural engineer verified the floor capacity before installation.
Achieving a gallery atmosphere
The client wanted the apartment to feel like a curated space. Lighting angles, artwork positions, and furniture placement were all designed as part of the scheme, not added afterwards.
A true Mayfair residence
The apartment now feels like it has always been this way — a Georgian home with contemporary comforts that reinforce rather than compete with the building’s original character.
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