“A major emphasis within the client’s brief was to create a large open plan living, eating, working and entertainment area, with three luxury bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom,” managing director, Roland Hartmann, explains of the brief. “Finishes and materials throughout the residence were to be of the highest quality, with specialist features aiding a completely modern and elegant way of life.”
With the open plan request being so important, Hartmann Designs introduced a large gallery landing which flooded the large space with natural light. They have illuminated this further with three skylights lit by fibre optics creating a starlight effect at night. Lutron controlled lighting and window treatments and the ‘Control 4’ AV system also add to the luxury feel. Imported Arezzo marble from Brazil, never before applied in the UK, was used on the lower level floors and floor to ceiling timber paneling on the walls creates a real wow factor entrance.
The most striking elements appear in the living area, with the expansive space being the perfect arena to show them off. One key feature is the monolithic bar counter set in front of beautifully lit shelving. The counter was constructed using black granite and back-lit Carnelian semi-precious stone.