Principal bedroom defined by a bespoke headboard wall with integrated side tables, pendant and concealed lighting, set against a panelled wall with textured wallpaper

01 - Selected Work

Principle Suite

St John's Wood, London NW8

Spatial Reconfiguration

A focused study within a lateral apartment, exploring the reorganisation of the principal suite as part of a wider renovation.

The proposal establishes a clear spatial hierarchy across bedroom, dressing room and en suite.

02 — Existing Condition

Existing Condition

Scope
Principal suite: Bedroom, Dressing room and En-suite

Stages
Concept, Design development, Technical package

The existing layout occupied the full width of the plan but lacked clarity in organisation.

The dressing room was undersized, circulation to the en suite was indirect, and the bedroom lacked a defined hierarchy.

While proportion and natural light were strong, the arrangement failed to use the volume effectively.

  • The room is south facing, with consistent natural light throughout the day.

    This established a fixed condition within the scheme, requiring the layout and joinery to respond to light rather than compete with it.

    Light was treated as a governing condition, not an applied layer.

  • The design began with a close reading of the existing architecture.
    Structure, window positions and ceiling height established the framework for intervention.

    The proposal focuses on alignment and reduction, removing unnecessary movement and resolving each element in relation to the overall composition.

    All architectural elements and joinery were developed to construction level prior to material selection.

Existing principal bedroom showing unmodernised layout, basic joinery and lack of architectural definition
Existing en suite bathroom showing exposed services, fragmented material palette and unresolved spatial layout
Existing floor plan of principal suite showing original spatial arrangement and relationship between bedroom, dressing room and en suite

Existing Layout

03 — Design Intent

Project Brief

The project focuses on reordering the principal suite to improve clarity, movement and spatial balance.

The intention is to create a calm, legible arrangement where each space is clearly defined and appropriately scaled.

The focus is on architecture rather than applied decoration.

04 — Spatial Strategy

Dress → Rest → Sanctuary

The suite is organised as a sequence of spaces, moving from dressing to bedroom and into the en suite.

Each zone is defined through shifts in enclosure, material and threshold, creating controlled transitions while maintaining continuity.

  • Existing floor plan of principal suite showing original spatial arrangement and relationship between bedroom, dressing room and en suite
  • Diagram illustrating existing spatial relationships across the principal suite, highlighting movement and arrival sequence
  • Demolition plan indicating removal of existing partitions to enable reconfigured spatial flow and arrival sequence
  • Proposed plan diagram illustrating a redefined spatial sequence across rest, dress and sanctuary zones from a clear arrival threshold

05 — Spatial Development

Layout Resolution

❋ The layout is reconfigured to establish direct circulation and improve usable area within each zone.

❋ The dressing room is expanded, the bedroom centred, and the en suite aligned with the overall plan.

❋ The result is a coherent arrangement that is efficient and buildable.

Proposed floor plan of principal suite illustrating a reconfigured layout and clear spatial sequence across rest, dress and sanctuary zones

Principal suite — proposed layout

05 - Material Strategy

Material Selection

Materials are developed as part of the architecture, not applied to it.

Each finish is selected for its performance within the space, light response, tactility and buildability before aesthetic expression.

The palette is intentionally restrained.

Material palette for principal suite illustrating a restrained combination of timber veneer, antique brass trims, leather and textured wall finishes

Principal Bedroom & Dressing

En suite material palette illustrating a refined combination of marble, stone and metal finishes

Principal En-suite

06 — Spatial Experience

Principal Bedroom

Headboard Wall

The bed establishes the primary focal point within the room, anchoring the overall composition.

Bespoke Joinery is integrated to reduce visual clutter and resolve proportion across the elevation.

Lighting is layered into the architecture, with concealed sources softening the wall and reinforcing balance.

Detailed bedroom interior design plan, showing a bed with pillows, bedside tables with lamps, wall decoration, ceiling light, and window treatments, with room and element labels.

07 — Spatial Experience

Principal Bedroom

Wardrobe Wall

Storage is resolved as a continuous architectural element rather than a series of units. Door proportions are aligned to the room geometry, creating a calm and ordered elevation.

Internal layouts are designed to maximise usable storage while maintaining a consistent external expression.

Design plan for a bedroom closet with detailed elevation views. The image shows a closed door, a wardrobe with inset metal trim, shelves, drawers, and a pull-out shoe drawer, along with annotations describing materials and features. A key plan of the bedroom layout is also included in the bottom right corner.

08 — Spatial Experience

Principal Bedroom

Tv Wall

The central wall forms two thresholds, connecting the bedroom to the dressing area and en suite beyond.

A bespoke dressing table is integrated into the elevation, with the TV recessed into the wall to sit flush within the composition.

The wall anchors the room, balancing openness with a degree of separation between spaces.

Interior design blueprint for a bedroom wall with two dark doors, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, a console table with decor items, and a small textured stool in front of it. The blueprint includes labels for materials and features, and a small layout plan of the bedroom in the bottom right corner.

09 — Spatial Experience

Principal Dressing

Joinery Wall

The dressing area extends the bedroom joinery, increasing storage without introducing visual fragmentation.

A controlled framework organises hanging, shelving and drawers, allowing multiple functions to be integrated within a single, coherent elevation.

This forms the first part of the suite sequence, transitioning from dressing into the bedroom.

Design plan for a walk-in closet, showing different elevations with storage for shoes, bags, clothes, and a safe, including a key plan for the dressing room.

10 — FF&E

FF&E Design

Loose elements are introduced to support the architectural framework rather than compete with it.

Selection is driven by proportion, alignment and material continuity, ensuring each piece sits naturally within the composition.

FF&E is resolved as part of the architecture, not applied to it.

FF&E selection for principal suite illustrating a restrained combination of lighting, furniture and artwork aligned with the architectural composition

11 — Spatial Experience

Principal En-suite

Vanity Wall

The layout is reorganised to establish a clear alignment between vanity, bath and shower, introducing order across the room.

Joinery and sanitaryware are composed as a single elevation, removing the fragmentation present in the existing arrangement.

Material changes are controlled to reinforce this alignment, creating a unified and legible surface.

Design plan of a luxury bathroom with marble walls, a large mirror, a vanity with timber veneer, a toilet, and a shower area with bronze metal framed glazed glass doors and a towel rail, featuring concealed lighting and ventilation.

12 — Spatial Experience

Principal En-suite

Window Wall

The bath is positioned to complete the overall composition of the room, reinforcing a sense of balance across the elevation.

A freestanding bath preserves visual lightness within a constrained footprint, avoiding the heaviness of built-in elements.

Material transitions are simplified to maintain a calm, continuous elevation.

Architectural elevation drawing of a bathroom wall with two windows, stone accents, porcelain artwork, and plumbing fixtures, including a bathtub and pipes, with a smaller floor plan of the en-suite bathroom in the corner.

13 — Spatial Experience

Principal En-suite

Shower Enclosure

The enclosure is designed as a clean, frameless volume to reduce visual weight within the room. Stone is used continuously across walls to create a unified surface, with integrated niches and concealed lighting providing both function and depth.

All fittings are aligned and recessed where possible to maintain a quiet, considered finish.

Architectural diagrams of a shower design, including elevation views and a key plan. The diagrams depict a ceiling-mounted rain shower, feature stones to the rear wall, concealed lighting, a glazed shower door with rail and handle, and stone walls with specific wall height details. The key plan shows the shower layout from above.

14 — Specification

Sanitaryware Specification

Every fixed element is selected and documented to ensure the design is buildable and completely costed. Sanitaryware is chosen as part of the architecture, scale, proportion and finish considered against the space before any supplier is approached.

Sanitaryware selection for en suite illustrating a coordinated set of fixtures and fittings aligned in finish, proportion and placement

All elements are resolved to construction level prior to issue, ensuring clarity in dimensions, material junctions and integration with lighting and services.

Drawings are developed as a coordinated set, forming the basis for contractor pricing, consultant alignment and fabrication, allowing the design to be executed without ambiguity on site.

Technical Drawings

  • Architectural floor plan of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, dressing room, and closet space, including furniture and fixture details.
  • Architectural floor plan of a small living space with rooms labeled Principal Bedroom, Principal En-Suite, Dressing Room, and other design details.
  • Architectural drawings of a principal bedroom, including elevation views of the walls, windows, built-in cabinets, TV, and furniture layout.
  • Architectural blueprint of a bathroom with multiple elevations, including a shower, vanity, bathtub, and separate toilet area, with measurements and detailed annotations.
  • Technical architectural drawing of a bathroom vanity with detailed measurements and design specifications.
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