Samuel
Heath bathroom fittings, architectural hardware and concealed door closers have
been used to help retain the Victorian heritage of six, Grade II listed
buildings overlooking a garden square in London’s fashionable Notting Hill.
Originally
part of an elegant five-storey, stucco-fronted Victorian terrace in Leinster
Square, the properties were at the point of being placed on the ‘endangered
buildings’ list when they were acquired by Alchemi Group, who set about
restoring them to their former glory, working closely with English Heritage.
Working
closely with English Heritage, furnishings and fittings were selected to retain
the ambience of the Victorian era whilst creating a contemporary feel.
It
is here that Samuel Heath products play a critical role. Bathrooms were
finished in marble or colourful ceramics and it was vital that taps, showers
and other fittings complemented or co-ordinated with the finishes and bathroom
furniture.
Creative
director and co-founder of Studio L, Laura Marino commented: “We chose Samuel
Heath’s Fairfield and Style Moderne fittings for the bathrooms.
"The
brassware brings an understated elegance to the bathrooms, allowing us to
easily combine the classical with the contemporary, whilst providing a
high-quality user experience in the feel of the products.”
An
equally discerning approach was taken to the selection of Samuel Heath fittings
for doors, windows and cupboards, with door furniture created for Studio L
being used in selected areas.
Laura
Marino concludes: “Sourcing from Samuel Heath gave us the simplicity of dealing
with one supplier, but also enabled us to discuss project requirements in
detail.”
