a moody kitchen with a pale green marble island bar in a London home — In the kitchen, the island-bar in pale green marble with russet veins is the star of the show.

August 24, 2023

Bergman Design House Revives a Collector’s London Home

In the Marylebone area of the British capital, Park Crescent Gardens, laid out by Buckingham Palace architect John Nash, has been transformed into a collection of refined residences befitting their royal pedigree. Nestled in the Grade I listed building, is a home for a British couple who enlisted Bergman Design House to bring warmth to the space and introduce a sense of hygge—a Scandinavian concept that describes a quality of coziness—as a nod to the Swedish origins of Albin Berglund, cofounder of the studio.

“This home truly embraces the concept of the flâneur and marries wabi-sabi—the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent and incomplete; the beauty of things unconventional,” says Marie Soliman, cofounder and creative director of Bergman Design House.

This London Home Design Features Gallery-Worthy Art

Spread around 3,000 square feet over three levels, the home comprises an entrance with a welcoming foyer and a den with rich muddy teals for a private member club feel. This contrasts with the airy and light open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen on the first level. Meanwhile, the study room on the top floor opens up to gorgeous views, and the main suite is adorned with pale apricot tones against crushed linen walls and a whimsical, hand-painted de Gournay Wisteria silk wallcovering.

“The home celebrates its heritage with existing period details that have been restored while giving the building a fresh lease on life with the addition of contemporary furniture and a new layer to the design,” says Soliman.

Chocolate herringbone floors and muted, oyster-colored walls complement each other throughout, offering a sense of grandeur and an inviting atmosphere.

As for the kitchen, it has a distinct focal point. “We used a striking pale green with russet vein rich stone for the eye-catching bar/kitchen that is the heart of the living space, and rare exotic (four seasons) marble jewelry-inspired colors for the whiskey corner over the views,” describes Soliman. “We wanted to bring the London Regent’s Park landscapes in and introduce subtle hints of playful elegant details to conjure glamorous yet understated spaces.”

“The Thinker," a limited edition interpretation of the bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, but as an astronaut in a home — Commissioned to Joseph Klibansky, “The Thinker” is a limited edition interpretation of the bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, but as an astronaut.

Standout pieces include a colorful art installation by Zhuang Hong-yi in the main living area and the eccentric astronaut “The Thinker” by Joseph Klibansky, which acts as a conversation starter nestled by the staircase.

“This home celebrates the owners’ collection and their love of discovering pieces and displaying them in style,” says Soliman. “It is subtly echoing the existing shapes and tones of the artworks, complementing but never detracting from their beauty. The design plays to the strengths of the architecture and treasured objects, ensuring the rooms exude a sense of balance and considered calm.”

Inside the London Home by Bergman Design House

furniture by Black Berg Collection in the living room of a London home — Almost all the furniture is the Black Berg Collection, bespoke pieces by Bergman Design House.

a 3D blooms artwork on the wall of a dining room — The 3D blooms in the wall art by Zhuang Hong Yi change colors.

a floor-to-ceiling window flanked by green boucle chairs — On each side of the floor-to-ceiling window, the two Pacha chairs by Gubi in green boucle are an invitation to sit and relax.

the den of a London home with abstract artwork on the walls — The feeling of being in a member club prevails in the den.

artwork tops the mini bar cabinets in this London home — In the living room, the artworks above the mini bar cabinets (with integrated hidden sound system) are by Marie Soliman.

The main bedroom of a London home features a de Gournay wallcovering — The main bedroom features a de Gournay wallcovering.

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