Benyon House-Central London Interior Design & Renovation Project
Transforming a central-London pied-à-terre into a timeless, investment-ready home. See how AKIVA’s award-winning interior designers reimagined Benyon House in Islington
The Details
Client: A family based outside of London
Task: To transform a newly purchased London flat into a stylish yet practical home for their son, combining comfort, functionality, and lasting design value.
The Brief
To completely redesign and furnish a central London property that would serve as both a personal home and long-term investment. The client wanted each room to feel distinct yet connected—offering a modern, comfortable base for their son working in the city, while still appealing to future tenants or buyers. The brief included a full refresh of the kitchen, living room, shower room, master bedroom, and guest bedroom, with a focus on practicality, elegance, and cohesive style.
Our approach
Akiva’s approach began with a detailed site survey, followed by a clear design roadmap tailored through our Basic and Premium Interior Design Packages, along with our Furniture Design Package for bespoke wardrobes. The client also appointed our trusted building contractor, with Akiva providing full post-design support to ensure the build process was smooth and consistent with the vision.
Throughout the project, we focused on blending tonal colour palettes, soft layering, and architectural details. In the living room, we created a calm, cocooned space with colour-drenched joinery and soft, textural furnishings. The kitchen combined navy shaker cabinetry with quartz worktops and a butler sink—offering a timeless look with modern functionality. The bathroom was reimagined in stone tones, with black accents and brass fittings to create a sophisticated, spa-like atmosphere within a compact layout.
Ultimately, the Benyon House project reflects Akiva’s belief in design that’s not only beautiful but thoughtfully liveable—perfect for today, and adaptable for tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions – Benyon House Project
How did AKIVA manage procurement for the Benyon House project?
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Because the homeowners were based outside London, they entrusted AKIVA to manage the entire purchasing and procurement process on their behalf. Our in-house procurement service acted as their on-the-ground partner, sourcing furniture, finishes and fittings directly from trusted suppliers while coordinating deliveries and logistics for the property.
Through our established relationships with manufacturers and retailers, we were able to secure over £2,000 in verified trade discounts, helping to offset a significant portion of the procurement fee while ensuring the clients received high-quality products at better-than-retail prices.
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What furniture and suppliers were used in the Benyon House living and dining areas?
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What materials and suppliers were used in the bathroom?
Why do clients choose AKIVA’s procurement service?
For the living and dining spaces, we selected a mix of contemporary and characterful pieces from well-known design suppliers. The sofa and loveseat were sourced from Loaf, while the dining table was supplied by Where Saints Go and paired with dining chairs from Dusk.
Soft furnishings and finishes were carefully layered to add warmth and texture, including window treatments from Curtains 2 Go, a feature rug from Benuta, and a decorative pendant light from Lights & Lamps. The fireplace was sourced from Cast Fireplaces, helping to create a focal point within the room. Wall finishes throughout the space were completed using paint from Coat.
Where were the kitchen materials sourced from?
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The kitchen was supplied by Howdens, providing a clean and functional foundation for the space. To elevate the design, we specified tiles from Claybrook Studio, known for their high-quality architectural tiles and finishes. The final decorative layer was achieved using paint from Coat, ensuring a cohesive palette throughout the apartment.
What suppliers were used for the bedrooms?
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The bedrooms were designed to feel calm and comfortable, with a focus on soft textures and practical furnishings. The beds were sourced from Dusk and Furniture 123, offering both style and value. Window treatments were supplied by Curtains 2 Go, while the walls were finished with paint from Coat to maintain a consistent colour palette throughout the home.
In the bathroom, we selected durable yet visually refined materials to create a timeless finish. The tiles were sourced from Claybrook Studio, while the sanitary fittings and fixtures were supplied by ABI Interiors, known for their contemporary bathroom hardware. The space was completed with paint from Coat, ensuring the overall design remained consistent with the rest of the apartment.
AKIVA’s procurement service is particularly valuable for clients who are not based near their property or who prefer a fully managed design process. We handle supplier coordination, trade pricing, purchasing, delivery management and logistics, ensuring that every item arrives on schedule and matches the design specification.
By combining our design expertise with supplier relationships and trade discounts, clients benefit from a smoother renovation process, better pricing and a carefully curated selection of furniture and finishes.