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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 marble table, four upholstered stools with brown and black patterns, a tall vase with green branches, a sideboard with books and decorative items, and large windows with beige curtains, in a room with cream-colored walls and wood flooring.

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.

A marble kitchen countertop and backsplash with a stove, brass faucet, and various decorative items including vases, plates, and candles.

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.

Interior decor with a large blank white canvas, a tall potted plant on the left, an open book on a wood sideboard, and vases with dried and live plants
Modern kitchen with arched windows, marble backsplash, white cabinets, and a wooden dining table with green velvet chairs.
Living room with a beige sofa, a white irregular-shaped coffee table holding decorative glass and candles, a fireplace with logs, a tall indoor potted tree, a gold floor lamp, a large canvas with three black hearts and the phrase "It's just you and me Barry" hanging above the fireplace, and patterned carpet.
A hallway with a staircase on the right leading to the upper floor, a corridor with a tiled floor, and a room with a window at the end of the hallway. The space is decorated with plants and framed artwork.
Living room with cream-colored sofa, beige armchair, oval coffee table with a glass bowl and a bowl of cherries, cream curtains, large window, fireplace decorated with dried flowers, artwork with three black hearts, and a tall gold floor lamp.
A cozy bedroom with large windows, cream-colored curtains, a bed with a gold headboard, and host of decorative items including a mirror, lamp, vase, and framed photo.
A pantry with open wooden shelves holding jars, bottles, and bowls, with green leafy vegetables and a flower vase below, separated by a dark curtain.
Kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops and backsplash, gold sink and faucet, decorative vases and artwork, wall-mounted lamps.
Outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery, with cushioned bench seating along a white brick wall.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed, brown upholstered headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a small framed artwork above the bed, and a window with cream curtains on the left.

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.

A bedroom with a brown upholstered headboard, a nightstand with a lamp and a vase of white flowers, and wall art featuring a rabbit sketch.
A view through a doorway into a bright room with beige curtains, a window, and a wooden ladder leaning against a closet door.
Bathroom with a marble countertop, gold fixtures, large mirror, and a plant in a glass vase.
Bathroom view through a doorway featuring a wooden vanity with brass handles, marble countertop, and a mirror. A potted plant and a wall-mounted light fixture are visible. There is a white towel hanging on hooks on the wall.
A luxurious walk-in shower with black and white marble walls, ceiling, and floor, enclosed by glass doors with black frames, with gold fixtures including showerheads and handles, and a wooden stool outside the shower.
Two bottles labeled shampoo and conditioner placed on marble shelf with black and white veined pattern.
A cozy room with pink cabinetry and a built-in desk with drawers next to a window. The ceiling has patterned wallpaper with swirls, and the room features a pink ottoman, a floral arrangement, and a small built-in bookshelf.
Reflection of a cozy workspace with a wardrobe, desk, chair, lamp, and window in a bathroom mirror with a wavy border.
Bathtub in a bathroom with checkered tile wall and a window with plantation shutters
Bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, pink cabinet, and a framed mirror. There are two wall-mounted lamps with beige shades on either side of the mirror. A clear vase with white flowers and a soap dispenser are on the countertop.
A neatly made bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, one with a small vase of flowers, in front of cream-colored curtains in a bedroom.

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