Show Home Room By Room: Lyons Place, Maida Vale

Multi-award-winning Alexander James Interiors is responsible for the show home which represents this collection of apartments and townhouses in sought-after Maida Vale.

Lyons Place comprises five townhouses, 22 apartments and two duplex penthouses in a contemporary design from world-renowned Sir Terry Farrell, architect and local resident, which has been seen to appeal to homebuyers and investors alike by developer Almacantar.

“A development as exciting as Lyons Place provides a superb opportunity to showcase how well bold colours, artisan pieces and layers of texture can work together to create a vision for contemporary living,” said Ben Axton, show home sales director for Alexander James Interiors. “From the inverted layout of the townhouses, with the kitchen and living spaces at the top, to the flowing space in the apartments, we knew instantly that Lyons Place was going to deliver something special.”

For the show apartment, the Alexander James team used colour and texture to add some real roar to Lyon’s Place. The main reception room exudes warmth, with soft whites and blush pinks evoking a sense of relaxation and calm, while playful splashes of mauve and crimson add depth and interest.

This bold expression of colour continues throughout the apartment. In the main bedroom, for example, the serenity of the wall coverings is complemented by the warmth of rich bronze tones.

Texture is also a major theme, with different rooms showcasing beautiful combinations of materials to ignite the senses. Artisan weaves and sculpted wood provide plenty of textural interest throughout, with natural materials complementing the flow of light into the homes and the elegant landscaped courtyard around which they are set.

The kitchen and dining area, meanwhile, feature the cool smoothness of a marble table, offset by plush velvet chairs.

“The ability to play with texture so artfully in the Lyons Place show apartment was exciting. We’ve used layering of differing fabrics and materials to add interest in every room, making each space unique while also telling a story as you move through the apartment,” said Laura Leadbetter, senior interior designer at Alexander James Interiors.

The Alexander James team also dressed one of the five three-storey townhouses at Lyons Place, highlighting the incredible potential that the spacious homes hold. The timber and natural stone elements of the townhouses’ exterior have been drawn into the interior, while the gentle olive that flows through the hallways and dining room is reminiscent of the leafy pathways of Maida Vale.

As with the apartments, the townhouses are bursting with character. The living spaces, in particular, feature exciting touches such as handmade tubular lamps, statement coffee tables and multicoloured wall coverings by Pop Art movement innovator Roy Lichtenstein. Vintage items pair with contemporary lighting to create a bold statement of stylish living.

The lower floor bedrooms play with light and dark, earthy tones and metallic warmth to deliver a cosy, indulgent effect that feels both welcoming and restful. Aged glass plays beautifully with the natural light with which the homes are flooded, while ornate sateen fabrics and rich velvet deliver a richly luxurious experience.

Window treatments throughout the townhouse pair light, watery linens and voile curtains with warm metals, binding together these elements and enhancing the overall flow of colour and texture throughout the space.

In texture terms, boucle woods contrast with shortcut velvets, while the rich timber is complemented by the in-depth, layered marble offering warm tones. Fabrics, meanwhile, range from soft mohair, silk jacquards and softly woven carpets to wool fringing and faux leather with crisp piping.

The homes at Lyons Place ooze personality, elegance and sophistication. They have been designed and dressed to bring light, space and tranquillity into every room, delighting the senses at every turn.

Find out more about Alexander James Interiors at www.aji.co.uk.

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