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 /  18 August 2025  

#  How A Traditional London Townhouse Was Re-Imagined  


When architects MALIN+LYNN were tasked with extending a period property in south-west London, they used a creative approach to exploit every inch of space and give the owners the elegant dream home they wanted, including a gym, wine cellar and beautiful garden. Working alongside interior designer Emma Milne, the result is an impressive home where ‘Downtown Abbey meets Soho House’. Here, architect Chelsie Malin explains the process…  


ByGEORGINA BLASKEY

 

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## The Property 



  

Located on the Peterborough Estate in the heart of Parsons Green in south-west London, this stunning Victorian terrace is one of the ‘Lion Houses’ that date back to the late 19th century. The owners appointed us to design a full internal reconfiguration of the property, alongside a basement excavation and extension, a ground floor side extension and a pod extension to the second floor. We were also asked to design the outdoor spaces, both front and rear, all the lighting, fitted joinery and hard finishes. The family appointed interior designer [Emma Milne](https://www.emmamilne.co.uk/) to decorate their home.

 

## The Brief 



  

Overall, the design draws inspiration from traditional English interiors, reimagined through a modern lens, balancing comfort and character with polish and practicality – where ‘Downton Abbey meets Soho House’ was how we phrased it. By reconfiguring the previously enclosed reception rooms, the ground floor was opened up using internal glazed screens to allow natural light to flow throughout, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The interiors are a harmonious blend of refined comfort and thoughtful detailing. A restrained palette of soft neutrals is paired with moodier crafted cabinetry, vintage-inspired furnishings and curated artwork, bringing warmth and character to each space. Thoughtful architecturally designed elements, such as bespoke joinery, add both functionality and charm, balancing modern living with classic sensibilities.

 

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## LET'S TAKE THE TOUR... 



 

 

 

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## ENTRANCE HALLWAY 



  

The transition to the main circulation spaces introduces softness and lightness through crisp joinery, pale oak herringbone flooring and an elegantly curved, continuous handrail detailing on the timber staircase, which was hand-carved on site by a skilled woodworker. Thoughtful sight lines connect spaces from the front of the house all the way to the garden, while preserving intimacy, allowing natural light to thread seamlessly from one room to the next.

Hallway Table [*Porta Romana*](https://portaromana.com/)   
Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate II by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-ii)   
Flooring [*Verbier by Humphrey Munson*](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/shop/product/verbier-engineered-oak/)

 

 

 

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## FRONT RECEPTION ROOM 



  

Subtle textures, muted heritage tones and curated artwork by [Iwona Kenny](https://www.instagram.com/iwonakenny_art/) and [Millie McCallum](https://www.milliemccallum.com/) bring a timeless rhythm to the interiors, underscoring a design approach that favours depth, craftsmanship and calm. A timeless space the family can enjoy for years to come.

Picture Light [*Pooky*](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=20426&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pooky.com%2F)   
Floor Light [*Porta Romana*](https://portaromana.com/)  
Table and Ceramic Drum [*OKA*](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=46541&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oka.com%2F)   
Sofa [*David Seyfried*](https://www.davidseyfried.com/)   
Fabric [*Laidback Linen in Mineral by Nicola Harding*](https://nicolaharding.com/products/laidback-linen-mineral-blue-flp001004one)   
Footstool [*David Seyfried*](https://www.davidseyfried.com/)    
Fabric [*Lerio in Deep Blue Namay Samay*](https://www.namaysamay.com/fabric-colourway/deep-blue/)   
Fender [*Acres Farm*](https://www.acresfarm.co.uk/)   
Fabric [*Khiva 02 Forest Madeaux*](https://www.madeaux.com/product/khiva-02/)   
Side Table [*Julian Chichester*](https://julianchichester.com/)   
Lamp [*Matilda Goad*](https://matildagoad.com/)   
Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate III by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-iii)

 

 

 

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## KITCHEN 



  

Every element, from the layered lighting to the tactile textiles and joinery, was chosen to create a home that feels simultaneously grounded and an elevated space that invites quiet moments as much as it does lively gatherings. The pantry is practical but also a real showstopper.

Mirrors and All Cabinetry Including Pantry [*Humphrey Munson*](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/)   
Lighting [*Jim Lawrence*](https://www.jim-lawrence.co.uk/)   
Unlacquered Tapware [*Waterworks*](https://www.waterworks.com/uk_en/)   
Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate II by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-ii)  
Island Colour [*Brolly Blue by Humphrey Munson*](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/brolly-blue/)

 

 

 



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## OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM/DINING AREA 



  

Still part of the kitchen, the open-plan sitting room and dining area look out to the beautifully landscaped garden.

Artwork [*Hugo Wilson*](https://www.hugowilson.com/)   
Pouffes [*William Yeoward in Lipari Rose*](https://www.williamyeoward.com/lipari-rose)*, made by Boucle Design*   
Sofa [*David Seyfried*](https://www.davidseyfried.com/)   
Fabric [*Brera Lino Dusk Designers Guild*](https://www.designersguild.com/en-fi/fabric/designers-guild-essentials/brera-lino-dusk-fabric/p5813)   
Wall Lights [*Pooky Clyfford Picture Lights*](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=20426&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pooky.com%2F)   
Cabinets [*Arcadia Antiques*](https://www.arcadiaantiques.co.uk/)   
Footstool [*Jacan Weave fabric in Campari Guy Goodfellow*](https://www.guygoodfellowcollection.com/colourways/campari/)   
Rug [*Jennifer Manners*](https://jennifermanners.co.uk/)   
Dining Table [*Humphrey Munson*](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/)   
Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate II by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-ii)  
Pendant [*Holden Linear Pendant by Porta Romana*](https://portaromana.com/products/holden-linear-pendant-downlight)  
Chairs [*Giorgio Casa*](https://alarusinteriors.com/product/planet-dining-chair-by-giorgiocasa/)   
Fabric [*Tatton Strip Blue Spruce Perennials*](https://www.perennialsfabrics.com/product/tatton-stripe/?sku=860-68&id=105937)  
Wall Light [*Jamb*](https://www.jamb.co.uk/)

 

## CLOAKROOM 



  

Careful attention was given to moments of quiet luxury throughout the home spaces that elevate the everyday. A rich palette of deep green and soft brass sanitaryware in the cloakroom is balanced by natural stone and ambient lighting.

Sanitaryware [*The Water Monopoly*](https://thewatermonopoly.com/)   
Mirror [*Porta Romana*](https://portaromana.com/)   
Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Panel by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/panel)

 

 

 

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## BASEMENT CINEMA ROOM 



  

What was once a small, dark and under used cellar has been transformed into a vibrant and inviting living space. Generous three-metre ceiling heights and strategic excavation allowed for improved proportions, while the new rear staircase brings in welcome natural light from the garden, softening the boundary between inside and out. The calm and cohesive colour palette creates a layered and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for both quiet evenings and family weekends. Bespoke built-ins offer storage and display, while clever zoning, including a built-in banquette and games nook, maximises every inch of floor space without compromising flow.

Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate III by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-iii)  
Joinery [*LAKI Carpentry*](https://laki.co.uk/)   
Joinery and Panelling Colour [*De Nimes by Farrow &amp; Ball*](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=20199&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farrow-ball.com%2Fpaint%2Fde-nimes)   
Sofa [*Lorfords*](https://lorfords.com/)   
Fabric [*Olive Sacking in Indigo Guy Goodfellow*](https://www.guygoodfellowcollection.com/colourways/indigo-4/)   
Footstools [*Sofa.com*](https://www.sofa.com/gb)

 

 

 

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## BASEMENT GYM 



  

The wellness and Reformer Pilates space are thoughtfully designed to feel calm yet energising, with a restrained material palette and carefully curated lighting. Wall-mounted lighting (by [Jamb](https://www.jamb.co.uk/lighting/)) integrated with mirrors provides focused illumination for training, while concealed LED strip lighting set within the ceiling cornice adds a gentle, ambient glow, softening the architecture and making the space feel expansive despite being below ground. Pale timber flooring ([Verbier by Humphrey Munson](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/shop/product/verbier-engineered-oak/)), was selected for its warmth and natural texture, offsetting the coolness often associated with home gyms.

Pilates Machine [*Heartcore*](https://weareheartcore.com/en-gb/)   
Boxes [*OKA*](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=46541&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oka.com%2F)   
Walls and Ceiling Colour [*Slate V by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-v)

 

 

 

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## BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM 



  

Every functional space within the home was approached with the same design rigour as the main living areas. Beneath the staircase, bespoke joinery by [LAKI Carpentry](https://laki.co.uk/) transforms what might otherwise be dead space into elegant, practical, seamlessly integrated and easily accessible storage. The adjacent utility room is calm and efficient in tone, combining durable surfaces with accessible appliances and ample cabinetry to ensure day-to-day tasks remain discreetly behind the scenes.

Ironing Board [*Garden Trading*](https://www.gardentrading.co.uk/)   
Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate III by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-iii)  
Joinery Colour [*Tartalan by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/tarlatan)   
Floor Tiles [*Wilton Porcelain by Humphrey Munson*](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/shop/product/wilton-porcelain/)

 

## BASEMENT WINE CELLAR 



  

Anchoring the lower level, a glazed display wine cellar built by [LAKI Carpentry](https://laki.co.uk/) introduces a moment of quiet theatre. Framed in bespoke joinery and ambiently lit, it offers a refined storage solution.

Cellar Joinery is Oak Veneer, matched to internal finish of [*Humphrey Munson*](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/)   
Cellar Door Colour [*Squid Ink by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/squid-ink)

 

 

 

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## MAIN BEDROOM SUITE &amp; BATHROOM 



  

The main bedroom and walk-in wardrobe are painted in a muted off-white but the upholstery and soft furnishings elevate the room.

Bedside Lights [*Soho Home*](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42468&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohohome.com%2F)   
Bedside Tables [*HOWE*](https://howelondon.com/)   
Headboard [*Lerio in Wakama Namay Samay*](https://www.namaysamay.com/fabric/lerio/)

The main ensuite gives a sense of calm, a mix of a more contemporary bath by [Lusso](https://www.lussostone.com/) and a stool by [Custodian Antiques](https://custodianantiques.co.uk/). The ladder is [The White Company](http://thewhitecompany.sjv.io/WyGX6X), the floor tap by [Studio Ore](https://studio-ore.com/) and the vanity unit is made by [Humprey Munson](https://www.humphreymunson.co.uk/).

Wall and Ceiling Colour [*Slate II by Paint &amp; Paper Library*](https://www.paintandpaperlibrary.com/slate-ii)

 

 

 

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## GARDEN 



  

We designed a space that is great for entertaining, with clever lighting and designated zones for relaxation, dining and planting.

Furniture [*Garden Trading*](https://www.gardentrading.co.uk/)   
Wall Light [*Ash Wall Light J Adams*](https://jadamsandco.com/products/ash-wall-light-medium)   
Pots [*Pots and Pithoi*](https://potsandpithoi.com/)   
Pizza Oven [*Gozney*](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=16804&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gozney.com%2F)   
BBQ [*Sub Zero Wolf*](https://subzero-wolf.co.uk/)   
Floor Tiles [*Dijon Tumbled Limestone Mandarin Stone*](https://www.mandarinstone.com/product/dijon-tumbled-limestone/)   
Railing [*Leighton Ironcraft*](https://leightonironcraft.co.uk/)

 

 

 

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Visit [MalinAndLynn.com](https://www.malinandlynn.com/) and [EmmaMilne.co.uk](https://www.emmamilne.co.uk/)   
Photography by David Butler ([@DnButlr](https://www.instagram.com/dnbutlr/?hl=en))

 

 

 

 

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