A 1980s townhouse has been reimagined with undulating walls that wrap around corners to create a home that ebbs and flows seamlessly between rooms
DINING AREA
‘The curved bottom shelf, designed as seating, transitions from the banquette to the fireplace, giving the illusion of more space,’ says the house’s designer Adele.
LOUNGE AREA
‘We wanted to create an opportunity for styling and adding personal touches,’ says Adele. ‘The sliding oak panels pull back to reveal the TV, but can also be used to cover the shelving. In contrast to many organic elements, we added a tougher accent with the black leather chair and ottoman.’
ENTRANCE HALL
‘The open shelving is the perfect transition between the entrance hall and the dining area. As the architectural design is so minimal, layering art and accessories becomes so much more important, and we wanted to create moments like this for styling,’ says Adele.
LIVING ROOM
Like the lounge area off the kitchen this has a fire, too. Warmth is also added with the flooring and ceiling timbers. The curved sofa and floaty curtains deliver ample sumptuousness.
designer Adele Lonergan refers to the challenge of reinventing a characterless 1980s townhouse, slap bang in the middle of London, to ref lect a warm Los A ngeles-meets-Ibiza sanctuary as a ‘dream job’. ‘We gelled right away with the owner, who is a model and travels a lot, and once we had agreed a vision for the refurbishment, largely focused on natural materials and organic shapes, she was pretty much hands off,’ she says.
Adele, together with business partner Maria Lindgren, set up their design studio, Covet Noir, five years ago. The pair, who are known for curating effortlessly timeless interiors, share an affinity for neutrals and a love of
