The Transformation of Two Bathrooms for a Remote Landlord Client in Hyde Park

Hyde Park, one of London’s most desirable Zone 1 neighbourhoods, is known for its hard-to-rival luxury and convenience. InStyle Direct has performed extensive work in this area for landlords, developers and homeowners, all looking to add value to their properties in different ways.

Our most recent work included the luxurious update of two tired bathrooms, an en-suite and a guest bathroom for a landlord client. With the client based remotely and unable to attend site visits, the entire renovation was managed by our experienced team, who focused on every detail and sourced only the highest quality materials to deliver a modern, luxurious finish.

A Classy and Grand Idea for the Guest Bathroom

The idea for the guest bathroom came from the tea room of the Imperial Hotel in India. Anna, our senior designer, aimed to create a sense of historic grandeur while making the room feel modern and contemporary. Anna chose rich, forest-green tiles and a deep, oak-wood vanity. The panelled interiors with brushed brass fixtures also made the overall finish warmer and more elegant than anything else.

Spa-Inspired Ritzy Touches for the en-Suite

For the en-suite, Anna chose a theme inspired by the chic marbled interiors of boutique hotel spas. We selected a minimal colour palette of warm neutrals, complemented by soft greys, and a fluted feature wall. To create a floating marble effect, a stylish round mirror with back lights was added, along with polished brass finishing to establish a regal look for the entire space.

High-Quality Materials Sourced To Meet the Client’s Brief

Although the client was off-site, our team ensured the use of premium materials and made multiple trips to meet with different suppliers. Finally, after evaluating different brands and suppliers, Anna and the client agreed upon Mandarin Stone flooring and wall finishes, Lusso Stone sanitaryware and brassware, and COAT paints to achieve a look of warm neutrals and crisp finishes. Quality control is a crucial aspect of our work, and our hands-on sourcing approach ensures that we consistently meet our clients’ needs.

The Result: Design Cohesion and Project Efficiency

Despite adopting two different styles for the bathrooms, the uniformity in design language created a unique cohesion that the client appreciated. Another success was staying within budget by following a refined sourcing strategy and providing accurate specifications to our trusted suppliers. The client was pleased with the result and commended the team for efficiently managing everything with minimal input and supervision.

Conclusion: A Long-Term Relationship Is in the Making

While this project’s mandate was to style two bathrooms, the long-term impact of this success story is the relationship that InStyle Direct builds with overseas or remote clients. By delivering a high-spec bathroom refurbishment service, our capable teams demonstrated how cultural depth is blended with contemporary ease to create beautiful spaces.

For more information on the success of this project, please visit our success story.

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Author: Amar Tufail

As a part of the core team at InStyle Direct since 2008, I have worked on hundreds of property refurbishment and furnishing projects for the company. I've worked with a diverse group of clients, from private landlords and homeowners to leading property developers, such as Berkeley, Barratt London, Mount Anvil and many more. Whether transforming an older property into a modern residence with the latest EPC upgrades, introducing an open-plan layout or optimising floor space by creating a new room, renovations and refurbishments are a great way to enhance a property's appeal and value potential. However, every pound invested in upgrading a home should yield results, and therefore, I advise clients on the most cost-effective solutions to get the job done. Once the client is clear on what is needed and comfortable with the allocated budget, I collaborate and work closely with our in-house team of designers, architects, and suppliers, as well as the plumbers, electricians, and on-ground staff working towards a collective goal. Despite my managerial background in the fashion industry, I enjoy the creative side of my role, which includes reconfiguring and transforming properties into sought-after rentals and showhomes. Helping overseas clients create their dream homes in London brings me great joy. I'm also fluent in Hindi and Urdu, which helps when working with overseas clients. In my 17 years with InStyle Direct, I have witnessed several rental and sale successes achieved with the right refurbishment and furnishing solutions. Since I've been a part of many of them, I would like to share some of my specialist insights with you in this section.

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FAQs:

The guest bathroom was based on the Imperial Hotel in India. It features forest green tiles and warm brass accents, giving it a colonial-luxe look. The en-suite features more spa-like characteristics, including fluted edges, floating vanities, and calming neutral colours.
The client was not on site the whole time, so we made all the decisions on suppliers and materials on our own. We used our existing relationship and intimate knowledge of the client's tastes and preferences to build on our existing relationship.
Even with a generous budget, we made wise, smart choices by allotting expenditure to high-impact features like fluted walls and brassware, while saving on background finishes.
We delivered two cohesive yet distinct bathrooms with cultural character and contemporary finesse. Additionally, the project was also completed on time, within budget, and without the client needing to set foot on-site.

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