Located in the iconic Battersea Power Station, this chic apartment showcases a considered, calm and timeless scheme that nods to the building’s industrial heritage, crafted by interior designer Alice Leigh.
Comprising an open-plan living and kitchen space plus two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this enchanting contemporary apartment is proof that you can turn a small space into something seriously impressive. We're talking a brick backdrop, bold pops of colour and the best part: crittall-style doors for extra light flow through each room.
Arguably, the most important area of this apartment for this working couple was the open-plan room, which oozes comfort without compromising on style and modernity. A truly comfortable yet practical apartment that we'd move into tomorrow.
Walls in Leather II, Paint & Paper Library.
'The homeowners were returning clients.,' explains Alice of how she became involved in the project. 'We had previously worked together on their country cottage project, and this brought an ease and shared understanding to the design process. This project was for their London pied à terre, which had been built by a developer.'
'The brief was to create a contemporary, layered home that felt genuinely comfortable and practical for a busy working couple and their dog,' she explains. 'While the Battersea Power Station development has a distinctive, urban character, we wanted to honour that strong architectural identity while introducing warmth, texture and softness, creating a space that feels inviting, relaxed and effortlessly liveable.'
Walls in Stock Mid, Little Greene.
'The priority was to create a light-filled, contemporary home that still felt warm, comfortable and lived-in - avoiding anything too stark or austere,' says Alice. 'The open-plan living space was definitely the most important room.'
'One of the main challenges was to define different zones within the open-plan living space, giving each area its own identity without disrupting the overall flow,' she adds.
'The homeowners’ style is comfortably modern, mixing antiques with contemporary pieces, and featuring calm colour palettes with accent colours and patterns.'
Main bedroom
Walls in Stock Mid, Little Greene. Bed and bedside table, Soho Home.
'The scheme was heavily inspired by the building’s location and the striking architecture of the old power station itself,' Alice explains of the design.
'The main room was intentionally kept neutral, with subtle pattern introduced through cushions and a palette of earthy tones to add depth without dominating the space. Stronger colour comes through in the artwork.
'Layering a variety of textures and furniture finishes for me is key to bringing depth and warmth to a space. In this project, by thoughtfully mixing old and new pieces, we were able to create a scheme that feels collected and characterful rather than overly uniform. This approach added richness and interest, while helping the interior feel comfortable, lived-in and timeless.'
Alice worked with Kate Anniss from art and design consultancy Mylo, who created an inventory of fantastic artworks to complement the schemes and inject personality.
Bathroom
Walls in Leather II, Paint & Paper Library
A spa-like feel is created in the light-filled space with a contemporary bathtub and a soft colour palette. Bold artwork brings personality to the wall.
Dining room
Walls in Leather II, Paint & Paper Library. Saarinen Tulip table by Knoll from The Conran Shop. Chairs, Vincent Sheppard. Sideboard, Andrew Martin.
The rounded silhouettes of the generous pedestal dining table and mid-century-style chairs form a contrast to the blocky form of the sideboard. Colourful artwork makes for an eyecatching focal point, while chevron wooden flooring grounds the scheme.
Guest bedroom
Walls in Willow II, Paint & Paper Library
The melange of soft and bold greens, teased out of the landscape artwork, evokes a soothing aesthetic.
Kitchen
Bar stools, Vincent Sheppard. Armchairs, Soho Home (in COM velvet). Central coffee table, Galvin Brothers. Glass antique side table, Rue Vintage 74, Madrid. Sofa, Minotti.
The property’s industrial roots are played to with the kitchen’s metro tiles, streamlined cabinetry and metal-framed screen. Velvet chairs bring a pop of rich colour, as well as opulent texture. A generous sofa provides stylish and inviting seating.
Sitting area
The earthy hues of the cushion fabric nod to the warm tones of the brick wall. Sofa, Minotti.
A generous sofa provides stylish and inviting seating. Alice has introduced earthy-hued cushion fabrics that nod to the warm tones of the brick backdrop.
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This article originally appeared in 25 Beautiful Homes.