Tour a Historic London Townhouse Designed for an Art Collector by April Russell

In this Grade II Listed family home in the heart of Belgravia, April Russell, an interior designer with offices in London and New York, created a gallery for her client’s sensational art collection – a gallery designed for living. Throughout the home, paintings and sculptures are the dramatic focus of carefully crafted spaces and complimented by bespoke furniture pieces, many of which were designed by Russell. She will be sharing insider knowledge about this project and how to design around a carefully curated art collection as a panelist on the Art of Interiors panel at Decorex International on Tuesday, September 23.

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Listed architectural features combined with plenty of natural light to create a striking look at this historic property.
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A mixture of rich timber floors, subtle wall finishes and rich textures create a fitting backdrop to the art, elegantly seen in the drawing room.
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Permission was obtained to construct a small bespoke Orangery structure on the rear of the first floor drawing room, creating a link from the drawing room to the external terrace.
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The furniture, upholstery and lighting were sourced or individually commissioned in the United Kingdom to occupy specific areas within the townhouse.
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A specialist painter used pearlescent techniques in the living room to create the effect of light bouncing off of the walls.
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Plenty of natural light, space, quartz worktops and the latest in cooking technology make this kitchen a dream to work in.
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Entertaining plays an important role in the client’s family life, so Russell created a sociable kitchen and dining space that is spread over two levels.
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The half-landings on the existing staircase were extended outwards at the rear of the building to give extra space for the client’s collection of contemporary art work and sculpture.
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Cheerful and textural fabrics and unusual furniture designs in the master bedroom are reflected in the eglomise mirrors. Russell’s rotating Bradford Side Table Book Unit serves as both bookshelf and accent table in the room.
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The study showcases pieces from Russell’s bespoke furniture collection, including the Otis Curved Desk, which enhances the client’s extensive collection of modern artwork and sculpture.
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As seen in the office, a number of post war pieces were sourced from Italy and add character to feature walls.
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Russell used the latest lighting schemes to enhance the presentation of art throughout the home. An advanced audiovisual system brings the home up to date, particularly in the cinema room.

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