3 rooms house of 459m² in London

Positioned moments from Portobello Road, interior designer Emma Stevenson transformed this three-bedroom home into an uplifting and innovative setting – reflecting the artful character of its surroundings. Past the pale pink façade, the reception room opens with herringbone wood floors, texture and sunlight. Intricate period cornicing meets contemporary boldness here: Relaxed L-shaped bench seating lines one wall, while a cosy seating area is arranged with a borg sofa and green leather armchairs. At the back, the pièce de résistance is a rear extension fitted with striking curved glass, framed in letterbox-red panels. Adding fantastic illumination and a sense of rhythm to the space, it offers vistas outside and down to the social heart of the home. Guided down by a bright red staircase, the open-plan kitchen and dining room is defined by its bold materiality. Speckled stone floors, warm wood cabinetry and stainless steel worktops create a characterful culinary set-up, anchored by a generous island with eclectic pendant lighting above. Adjacent, double French doors open into a snug living room, wrapped entirely in blue sprigged fabric. Boldly patterned banquette seating shapes a welcoming dining area, while the fully retractable glazed extension opens onto a private south-facing garden. A true suntrap in warmer months, this convivial space features an outdoor kitchen, firepit and built-in bench seating. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is accessed through a curved doorway. Pale pink patterned wallpaper rises to bubble-effect cornicing, complemented by bespoke wardrobes with triangular cut-outs and rattan detailing. A walk-in wardrobe leads through to the en suite bathroom. Finished in marble, a sophisticated tone is set for the sculptural freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower. Occupying the top floor, two twin bedrooms are set for the whole family. In one, bright yellow bunk beds establish a joyful feel; in the other, striped wallpaper forms a playful backdrop to twin wooden beds. These rooms are served by a bathroom, wrapped in bold fern-green geometric tiling. Location Just moments from Notting Hill’s infamous Portobello Road, Denbeigh Terrace puts you at one with the creative action. Pick up an artisan coffee before browsing the plethora of antique stalls, followed by an invigorating workout at SoulCycle. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fine dining; from Gold to The Ledbury, Akub and Dorian, there’s global cuisine at your doorstep. After strolling round Kensington Gardens, wind down with a film at the iconic Electric Cinema and nightcaps at The Cow. Notting Hill Gate - 9 mins (Central, Circle, District) Ladbroke Grove - 12 mins (Circle, Hammersmith & City)