Dwell

"Historically, this topmost room would have housed the silk weavers' rooms, but the room is now Zen, one where you might relax into a freestanding tub or sink into a bed of plumped up pillows," says Eayrs.

Zoe Chan and her child relax on a Danish banana sofa that Chan + Eayrs reupholstered in Cream Pierre Frey velvet.

The couple’s preference for raw, natural materials, tactile surfaces, and verdant color can be seen throughout the house.

The floor of the study, which is located on the lower ground floor, is fitted with vibrant clay tiles that brighten the lightwells.

The walls were covered in raw lime plaster, and modern, flush paneling in rough, cross-sawn limed oak wraps around the interior walls to form cabinets, doors, and dado rails.

Because much of the building’s original, historically significant interior features no longer existed, Chan + Eayrs were free to reinvent the space, adding their own twist to the Huguenot building’s vernacular vocabulary.

Wood and veined Arabescato marble, used throughout the home, create contrasting warm and cool elements.

An 18th century townhouse in London was renovated by the design-build firm of Chan+Eayrs. For the kitchen, Arabescato slabs with little butterfly joints are used for the countertops, combined with a large dresser with twisted brass pulls. Integrated into the kitchen island are four large open shelves for firewood storage, allowing the firewood to contrast with the smooth wood cabinetry.