Modern Mews
A Delicate Stair that offers Light in Paddington
A three-bedroom renovation of a London Mews House features a bespoke timber staircase. The design reflects Japanese aesthetics, integrating Shoji screen elements into the home's luxury ambiance.
The Modern Mews is a four-storey mews house meticulously reimagined and crafted to maximise its use of natural light, space, and connectivity. The original house suffered from limited light and disconnection between floors due to its layout. To address this, Coffey Residential shifted the stairs to the centre of the property, transforming it into a design-focused feature that links all floors while allowing light to permeate the home. Translucent sliding doors further enhance light penetration while maintaining privacy.
To optimise space, the living area and master bedroom were swapped, improving the home’s functionality. A ground floor glass panel was introduced to the front of the house, allowing light to illuminate the lower ground living room. This cohesive architectural solution provides an open and inviting feel, making the property a true testament to intricate craftsmanship, bespoke joinery, and thoughtful spatial planning.
Light : Borrowed and Translucent
The design incorporates glass flooring in the front and centre areas, allowing sunlight to brighten the lower levels while promoting a visual flow between storeys. Integrated blinds offer varying levels of privacy as needed. On the upper floors, sliding doors made of translucent rice-paper glass and oak louvres provide privacy while allowing light to filter in. The central staircase and these bespoke sliding doors ensure light diffusion throughout the house, seamlessly unifying all levels with enhanced visibility and warmth.
Craft : Meticulous Joinery
The Modern Mews is an elegant testament to luxury craftsmanship. The oak joinery, a focal point of the design, gives the home the feel of a carved wooden masterpiece. On the ground floor, oak-framed bi-folding doors connect the kitchen and dining area directly to the mews. The bathrooms feature seamless Corian finishes on walls and floors, offering a refined, modern aesthetic with low-maintenance practicality. On the lower ground, a polished concrete floor unifies with the fireplace, contrasting with the light oak staircase above. This interplay of textures—heavy and light, smooth and tactile—embodies the thoughtful detailing and skilful execution that make this house so unique.
