Tucked into a leafy North London street, this period house had all the architectural charm of a beautiful home, but years of piecemeal changes had left it feeling visually and emotionally fragmented. When the owners approached TXTURED founder Simon Mayhew, they were not seeking a dramatic overhaul. Instead, the brief was to bring calm and a sense of cohesion, to quietly recalibrate the home so its original features and contemporary layers could finally speak the same language.
Refinement over reinvention
The project involved a full interior reworking of the existing property, focusing not on structural changes, but on spatial flow, material continuity and bespoke detailing. Therefore, rather than imposing a new identity, Simon’s approach was one of restraint. “This project was about refinement rather than reinvention,” he explains. “We wanted the house to feel considered and enduring, somewhere that supports daily life while still feeling special.”
The design began not with individual rooms, but with atmosphere. TXTURED focused on how the home feels as you move through it, the rhythm of spaces and the way light shifts throughout the day. Flooring became the unifying thread, uniting rooms that had once felt disconnected and restoring a sense of flow.
The colour palette emerged organically. An alpine-inspired rug, a nod to the client’s love of skiing, became an unexpected reference point, informing Simon’s scheme of layered neutrals, warm browns, muted ochres and soft blush tones. Walls are finished in chalky hues that quietly respond to changing light, creating warmth and depth without heaviness.
A seamless transition
To welcome visitors and immediately set the tone, Simon chose a soft chequerboard floor for the hallway. This then transitions seamlessly into the timber flooring, textured walls and refined detailing of the main living room beyond. Designed as a moment of arrival, this space features a stunning focal point in its newly created fireplace, which is anchored by the colour and texture of a large abstract artwork above.
Sculptural seating and furniture with gentle curves soften the symmetry of the period architecture, while materials including timber, stone and plaster were chosen equally for their tactility and looks. In addition, a discreetly integrated bar (right) is woven into the joinery, adding a layer of function and pleasure without interrupting the visual calm, a recurring theme throughout the home.
A home that finally feels complete
Upstairs, the bedrooms continue the story, with layered linens, muted palettes and bespoke upholstered headboards creating spaces that feel restorative and deeply personal. Bathrooms are treated with the same level of thoughtfulness, combining natural stone, clean-lined cabinetry and gentle lighting to create spa like-rooms that are timeless rather than led by trends.
Bespoke elements run throughout the project, from custom bathroom stonework to a marble and glass pendant that drops softly through the stairwell, bringing elegance to a space often overlooked. And when the client returned after time away, the response was immediate – that the house finally felt complete.
“This home is a clear expression of our approach at TXTURED,” says Simon. “It is confident enough to be understated, thoughtful enough to endure. There are no unnecessary gestures, just careful decisions, made consistently and in service of how the space feels to live in.”
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