Playful contemporary design meets vintage elegance in this beautiful Kensington apartment. Owned by an interior designer, this home has been fashioned with an impressive eye for detail and it’s difficult to know where to start when describing just how gorgeous this imaginatively curated home is when every corner of it deserves a mention. From its scrubbed wooden furniture to its caramel tones that are deftly balanced by vivid pieces of modern artwork, there’s a sense of ageless sophistication here that feels immediately inviting. Though located at basement level, light is abundant thanks to the pristine white walls and large windows throughout. The living room’s beautiful bay windows – in particular – ensure the whole space is bathed in sunlight and give way to views of the raised patio just outside bowered by stone walls hemmed by creeping branches and leafy shrubs. Choose a deck chair and relax in this tranquil spot with your morning coffee or sundowner in hand. Vintage and contemporary are masterfully blended in the kitchen too with its range cooker, rustic terracotta tiles, delicate wallpaper and statement lighting, and this home’s knack for surprising and delighting continues in the bedrooms. Brightened by creamy beige hues, the main bedroom combines classic furniture (we’re particularly fond of the four-poster bed) with colourful floral detailing, while the second bedroom is decidedly modern-chic, showcasing bold pops of blue, abstract art and a statement desk where you can catch up on work. Factor in the bathroom’s sumptuous clawfoot tub – the place to retreat in the evenings with a glass of bubbly – and you’ve got everything you need for a classy Kensington stay. When it comes to sightseeing in the local area, you’ve got plenty from which to choose, not least of all the fashionable King’s Road (an eight-minute walk), South Kensington’s world-class museums (a twelve-minute walk) and Hyde Park (a twenty-minute stroll).