Bright kitchen with large arched windows, white cabinetry, marble backsplash, black vintage stove, wooden flooring, and a central marble-topped table with two black and olive chairs. There is a potted plant and decorative items on shelves and a sideboard, with natural light streaming in through curtains and a skylight.
A dog sitting on a red couch with a beige blanket, next to a white pillow, in a living room.

A meticulous facade retention rebuild and basement excavation of a 2,500 sq/ft Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chelsea, SW3.

Completed in May 2024 on a 12-month programme, Nomad oversaw project management, construction management, interior architecture, FF&E design, and full construction—transforming this heritage home into a modern sanctuary while preserving its timeless character.

Private client

Completed May 2024

A dining area with a round table topped with a large vase holding green leafy branches, surrounded by four upholstered stools with a tiger print pattern, in front of a window with cream-colored curtains. There is a sideboard with decorative objects on the left, window with cream curtains in the background, and artworks and vases on the walls and on pedestals to the right.

Past meets present

65 Oakley Gardens was originally built on the site of a former Dairy House in the mid-19th Century. This stunning terraced home is positioned in the Cheyne Conservation area, between the city’s Kings Road and the neighbouring River Thames.

Elegant kitchen with marble countertops, gold fixtures, wooden cutting board, and decorative items on shelves.

Retaining character, creating innovation.

Our aim is to create an elegant, practical townhouse with impressive eco credentials. To achieve this, the townhouse’s front façade will remain relatively untouched, with a new-build construction completed behind.

Living room interior with a large framed abstract painting on the wall, a wooden sideboard with a plant pot, an open photo album, and decorative vases with dried plants and candles.
Bright modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash, stainless steel stove, green velvet chairs, and large arched windows with sheer white curtains.
Living room with beige and yellow sofas, a white artist's palette-shaped coffee table, a fireplace with a firewood stack, a tall potted olive tree, and artwork with three black hearts and the phrase "It's just you and me Barry" hanging above the fireplace.
Interior of a home hallway leading to a room with a desk, chair, and window, featuring a staircase with black railings and wooden steps on the right side.
Elegant living room with beige sofa, abstract artwork of three black hearts, floral arrangement in fireplace, and large window with cream curtains.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed featuring white linens and a green velvet bolster pillow, beige curtains, a small side table with a lamp, potted plants, and a decorative mirror on the wall.
A pantry with wooden shelves holding jars, bottles, and bowls, located behind a curtain under an archway, next to a large cream-colored cabinet with gold handles.
Interior kitchen with marble countertops, gold sink and faucet, decorative vases, framed artwork, and wall-mounted lights.
A cozy outdoor patio area with a round table, striped cushions on a built-in corner bench, two metal chairs with white cushions, a potted plant, and trees casting shadows on a white brick wall.
A neatly made bed with a dark brown upholstered headboard in a bedroom, flanked by two small bedside tables with lamps, a window with cream curtains on the left, and a built-in wardrobe on the right. There's a small framed artwork above the headboard.

Interiors story

The FF&E design enhances this narrative, combining custom furnishings, curated artwork, and sculptural lighting to elevate each space. Every element was carefully selected by Nomads in house designers to harmonise with the home’s architecture, ensuring a seamless dialogue between structure and styling.

Close-up of a bedroom with a brown upholstered headboard, a white bed with a beige bolster pillow, a nightstand with a glass vase of flowers, a table lamp, a wall art with a rabbit sketch, and curtains on the window.
A hallway with a closed closet door and a tilted wooden ladder leaning against the door. There are cream-colored curtains covering a window at the end of the hallway. Part of a staircase railing with a curved wooden handrail is visible on the left side.
Elegant bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, gold fixtures, and a large mirror reflecting a marble shower with gold hardware and a pebble floor. A potted plant and water pitcher sit on the counter.
View of a bathroom vanity with a mirror, a vase with green leaves, a wall-mounted light, and a towel hanging on wall hooks.
A luxurious walk-in shower with marble walls, ceiling, and floor, featuring black veining, a glass door, gold fixtures, and a small rustic stool outside the shower.
Two dark-colored bottles labeled shampoo and conditioner placed on a marble shelf inside a shower with white and black veined marble walls.
A cozy pink-themed room with a wall of pink wardrobes, a pink ottoman, and a built-in desk with a vase of pink flowers near a window with beige blinds. The ceiling has a pink and black circular swirl pattern with a chandelier hanging from it.
Decorative mirror reflecting a cozy workspace with a built-in desk, beige armchair, brown ottoman with a handbag on top, pink wardrobe, window with beige Roman shade, table lamp, and vase with flowers.
A bathroom with a bathtub beneath a window with white plantation shutters, pink and beige checkered wall tiles, a small wooden table with a vase of white flowers, and two bottles of bath products.
Bathroom vanity with pink cabinet, marble countertop, and a mirror with a white frame. Two wall-mounted lamps with beige shades are on either side of the mirror. A bottle of liquid soap and a vase with white flowers are on the countertop.
A neatly made bed with a white headboard, flanked by two nightstands with table lamps, a flower vase, and a window with cream curtains in a bedroom.

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