In this two-bedroom Hampstead apartment, countrypile charm is given a contemporary twist - rich in pattern, colour and personality.

This open-plan space invites slow mornings, long conversations and easy evenings — backdropped by vintage pieces and layered textiles inspired by the owners’ Asian heritage and African upbringing. A library ladder hints at shelves filled with well-thumbed books, while a reupholstered antique George Smith sofa creates inviting places to unwind.

The living room centres around a French Louis XV-style marble chimneypiece, while sculpture by Chelenge and Robert Glen, alongside paintings by Waseki Maori and Jebet, add a gallery-like quality to the interiors. Original windows and restored floors keep the home’s heritage esteem within mind.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen — designed with entertaining and cooking in mind by one of the owners, a professional chef. From the restored timber flooring to the antique Bath stone fire surround, the space balances rustic warmth with contemporary detailing: a Shaws double sink is paired with Perrin & Rowe brassware and an instant hot water tap, while the convivial dining area is anchored by an 1820s Gillow’s dining table surrounded by eclectic upholstered seating. Serving as the eye-catching functional showpiece, the handmade burgundy Lacanche range cooker is suited to all manner of culinary creativity.