Organic materials and intriguing architectural flourishes infuse a classic Islington home with contemporary elegance and calm.

On the lower-ground floor, the open-plan kitchen and dining room is a setting tailored for entertaining. Finished with pale tones, mirrored panels and bathed in light through a series of windows, the space has a calming quality – enhanced by all the natural materials, from the exposed red brickwork to the pale wood floors. The central island doubles as a breakfast bar, while a contemporary table is paired with Eames chairs for a stylish dining area.

The principal bedroom is an elegant sanctum of calm. Neutral walls, pale wood floors and rows of finely-crafted wardrobes set a minimalist tone. Considered furnishings include fern-green velvet chairs, a marble fireplace surround and the Nkuku Kagitha recycled glass chandelier – all beautifully illuminated through the large sash windows. Next door, the principal bathroom exudes style and serenity. A Victoria + Albert Elwick freestanding bathtub catches the eye, backdropped by pebble-toned metro tilling and a dual vanity.

On the top floor, two guest bedrooms enjoy Sisal carpets and pale walls. In one of the rooms, pops of colour are introduced with patterned cushions, green lamps and a yellow ottoman. In the other room, a pared-back palette lets the Anthony Burrill print do the talking. Both of these bedrooms share an en suite bathroom, which has gently curved walls that add a sense of movement to the spaces. Inside, bluescale micro tiling wraps around a rainfall shower.

Stone paving and exposed brick walls make for a textural garden setting, complemented by leafy trees and sage-green garden chairs. On sunny days, pick up local delicatessen items and head to the patio for private picnics and golden-hour aperitivo.