Recently commissioned by the Crown Estate's Cleveland Court Mews development, Studio Ashby has completed the design of a house in St. James, London as part of a trio of Georgian mews houses. For one of the three houses, Studio Ashby created an aesthetic inspired by the rich artistic and architectural heritage of the area in order to create a real, authentic home.
Art is a strong theme of the house, and modern art from emerging, established and graduate artists is used throughout. Standout pieces include Tim Hall's series of photos taken at Skedar Lake in the Balkan Peninsula and Jesus Perea's geometric prints in the bedroom. Studio Ashby even designed a rug in the master bedroom based on the organic patterns of Paul Klee.
The overall colour palette was inspired by the work of British Abstract Figurative artists, whose works hang in the nearby National Gallery. Rooms are filled with texture and earthy tones, creating a calm and peaceful retreat in bustling central London. "We wanted to create an authentic and convincing home with personal and sophisticated touches, using an eclectic mix of antiques and statement pieces all hand selected from our favourite artists, craftsmen and suppliers," explained Sophie Ashby, founder and director of Studio Ashby.
The Studio has created several bespoke pieces of furniture for the property, including a table which combines an unusual black fossil marble top and minimal base structure in black powder coated steel. These are all woven into an overall design, filled with intricate details, which truly capture the feel of a real home.
