How Friendship Made the Renovation of This Notting Hill Flat More Fun – Architectural Digest

I sourced the bathtub from a dealer and found the totem statues and the star light from Universal Providers. The little bum on the wall was a present I bought for Gaby from Columbia Road Market, Hollie says. She used a dresser for the vanity and topped it off with a white marble slab.

They agreed on an all-white kitchen and a brass bathtub for classic features that could then be accented with animal print, architectural furniture, and of course, figurines. I collect miniature animal sculptures. I find them all over the place, all over the world really, at flea markets and such, Hollie says. They were something Gaby was drawn to and so she started her ownand we joke that it got a little competitive. They add a touch of humor and some character.

We both have a pretty large collection of figurines now and occasionally do swaps and make each other jealous with new additions, Gaby says.

The figurines are an easy connection to the lush outdoor space Hollie updated with potted ferns and palms that sweep up against a bamboo privacy wall. Its home to my pissing frog water feature, which was the first thing Hollie bought me for this flat, Gaby says.

The travertine nightstands in the bedroom were found on 1stdibs and the bedside light is from Twenty Twenty One. The Fallopia Vase is by Charlotte Colbert.

The ceiling light is from my friend Orlando, who I buy a lot of weird, wonderful pieces from. He had a pop-up where I found this, and its one of my favorite pieces, Hollie says.

It took a couple of years for this project to come together, although Hollie doesnt want to say that the job is completely finished. Gaby doesnt mind, eitheras long as theyre hanging out together anyway, they might as well chat about improvements. Well probably keep adding to it, given the nature of our friendship and the way it has unfolded, Hollie says.

Gaby lounges in a rattan chair at home.

Do It Yourself

Shop for souvenirs. Collecting items from your travels is one thing that I think creates the most character in an apartment, Hollie says.

Take risks in a bathroom. The options are endless, and you can get away with more here than perhaps in a kitchen, Hollie says.

Design a room around your favorite feature. If you are obsessed with one feature, like leopard print, it's always good to focus on that and dress the rest of the room around it, Hollie says.

Hollie completely renovated the outdoor space to have a tropical and lush appearance, and sourced the table and chairs from Barney Lee.

Shop It Out

Nessa table lamp by Archivio Storico and Vetreria Vistosi for Vistosi, 502 ($649 as of this writing), twentytwentyone.com

Fallopia vase by Charlotte Colbert, 120 ($132), charlottecolbert.com

Runes mirror by Porta Romana, price upon request, portaromana.com

Vintage wrought iron chair from Jermaine Gallacher, 590 ($763), jermainegallacher.com

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