BELGRAVIA TOWNHOUSE || A Nostalgic Ode to European Modernism Reimagined with Subtle Grandeur
In the heart of London’s Belgravia, a 19th-century townhouse finds new rhythm in the hands of Child Studio—where vintage treasures, sculptural silhouettes, and old-world grace meet with quiet sophistication.
The transformation of this 3,200-square-foot Georgian townhouse by Child Studio is less a renovation and more a cinematic unfolding—each room a frame, each detail a cue from another time. Designed for a London-based entrepreneur and art collector, the three-storey residence blends early 20th-century European modernism with rich artisanal texture and an unmistakable atmosphere of calm restraint.
Set at the edge of Eaton Square, the historic bones of the home—white stucco façade, classic proportions—serve as a refined canvas for Child Studio’s vision: to create a quietly luxurious sanctuary that celebrates heritage without replicating it.
Velvet-clad bespoke sofas by Child Studio frame a neoclassical sculpture and a custom parchment-shaded lamp inspired by Luis Barragán’s 1950s designs.
The living room, dramatically reimagined beneath a soaring mansard roof, now hums with intellectual charm. A bespoke mahogany library wall, stretching five metres high, anchors the double-height space, its cast-iron spiral stair leading to a mezzanine rooftop terrace. Inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary studio, the room is a visual sonata of Bauhaus armchairs in Pierre Frey bouclé, Charlotte Perriand stools, and curved velvet sofas designed in-house by Child Studio. A North African Tuareg rug underfoot and Luis Barragán–inspired ceramic lamps round out the curated drama.
A five-metre mahogany library wall anchors the space, with a cast-iron spiral stair leading to the mezzanine rooftop terrace.
Equally expressive is the dining area, where a suite of Pierre Jeanneret teak chairs—originals from Chandigarh—circles a custom mahogany table beneath a 1920s moonstone pendant light. The backdrop? A striking 18th-century limestone fireplace and floating Calacatta marble shelves, elegantly layered with design tomes and art volumes.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom channels Art Deco through a sensual language of curve and craft. A sculptural mahogany headboard, flanked by Italian Stilnovo bedside lamps, faces a travertine fireplace between two sash windows. At its foot, a custom daybed upholstered in Pierre Frey cotton nods to Jules Leleu’s refined French modernism.
In the primary bedroom, a sculptural headboard and Pierre Frey-upholstered daybed pay homage to Jules Leleu’s Art Deco design. Nestled between panelled windows, an antique marble and travertine fireplace meets a 1900s mirror and Aristide Maillol plaster sculpture.
Entirely sculpted from Verde Guatemala marble, this bath is a study in quiet opulence.
The true showpiece, however, lies in the principal bathroom. Clad entirely in Verde Guatemala marble, the space is a green jewel box of carved curves and monolithic elegance. Every element—from the bathtub to the vanity—is hewn from solid stone and shaped in collaboration with master carvers in Northern Italy.
Throughout the home, mahogany paneling, herringbone oak flooring, and a warm, tactile material palette elevate the interiors without overwhelming them. In the lounge, soft caramel-toned mohair wraps a deep custom daybed, while a Senufo coffee table and Jacques Adnet crystal lamp add layers of patina. The guest bedroom, wrapped in deep green velvet, features early 19th-century Empire stools, a Pierre Jeanneret writing desk, and Marcel Breuer's 1925 brass lamp, quietly echoing the room’s contemplative mood.
A mohair-upholstered daybed meets layered antiques, including a Senufo coffee table and Jacques Adnet lamp.
“Our approach for this project was pared-back and evolved around a constrained selection of natural materials: hand-crafted wood, solid stone and tactile fabrics,” explain Che Huang and Alexy Kos of Child Studio. “The majority of furniture was custom-designed by us, as it needed to fit seamlessly around this unique property. Focusing on quality and comfort, we aimed to create an effortless and relaxing home that serves as an understated backdrop to the owner’s life, with every detail tailored to their needs.”
In this Belgravia home, time moves slowly, deliberately. And perhaps that’s the most luxurious thing of all.
