A large classical-style painting depicting a lion and a reclining figure, displayed on a wall in a modern living room setting with a beige armchair, console table, and curtains.

London, Ladbroke Grove

Situated within a Victorian residence in Notting Hill, this London apartment was reimagined as Tala Fustok’s own forever home. The project explores the relationship between heritage architecture and contemporary living, balancing the building’s original character with a series of thoughtful modern interventions.

LOCATION
London

AREA
170sqm

Olive velvet living room with a dark marble fireplace and antiqued mirror in the Ladbroke Grove apartment

Once a dark basement apartment, the home has been transformed into a light-filled, double-height sanctuary. Original bay windows and period details were preserved, while the rear of the property was opened up to create a fluid living space. Exposed steel beams introduce a contemporary architectural language, establishing a dialogue between the home’s Victorian shell and its modern core.

Study with walnut millwork, a stone basin, and olive velvet walls in the Ladbroke Grove apartment

Throughout the apartment, rich textures and carefully considered materials create depth and atmosphere. Fantastico Arni Verde marble, polished concrete floors, timber joinery and velvet-lined walls combine to form interiors that feel both refined and deeply personal. A monumental 18th-century French painting anchors the living space, setting the tone for a home shaped by art and craftsmanship.

Kitchen with Fantastico Arni Verde marble and walnut cabinetry in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Bay-window living room with a burl-wood daybed and marble fireplace in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Walnut desk with an integrated stone basin and olive velvet panelling in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Living room with a burl-wood daybed in a bay window in the Ladbroke Grove apartment by Tala Fustok Studio
Bedroom with a chocolate velvet bolster headboard and brass-panelled alcove in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Interior opening to a stone patio and garden from the Ladbroke Grove apartment by Tala Fustok Studio
Bathroom with green marble, a two-tier wood vanity, and a glass shower in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Twin beds with arched teal velvet headboards and a palm-print canopy in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Marble mantel with a classical figurine against olive velvet walls in the Ladbroke Grove apartment

Antique furnishings sit comfortably alongside bespoke contemporary pieces, while fabric-panelled bedrooms, brass detailing and curated decorative elements bring character to every room. Designed to evolve over time, the apartment reflects Tala Fustok Studio’s approach to residential interior design in London, creating spaces that honour the past while embracing modern life.

Bathroom vanity with a stone vessel sink, bronze taps, and olive velvet in the Ladbroke Grove apartment
Curved timber staircase with recessed wall lights in the Ladbroke Grove apartment by Tala Fustok Studio