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Victorian townhouse entrance in South Kensington featuring white Doric columns, black gloss front door, geometric tiled steps, and floral window boxes
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Where British Architecture Meets Italian Design

South Kensington’s white stucco townhouses and garden squares have some of the most beautiful proportions in London. We approach them not simply to renovate, but to orchestrate homes that feel historically grounded yet distinctly cosmopolitan.

In Milano Meets London, a multi-level Victorian townhouse of 337 sqm, we reinstated the integrity of the original volumes and plasterwork, then layered tailor-made Italian joinery, Fornasetti wallpaper, Minotti furniture and collector-grade pieces to celebrate light, proportion and texture on every floor.

As an Italian interior designer based in London, Paolo Rota brings together British architectural heritage and Italian decorative art, with a trusted network of artisans and suppliers in Italy and the UK.

Discover our specialist services: interior architecture and period renovation, bespoke furniture and Italian joinery and luxury furniture procurement.

Our London Projects

Interior Design Services

Living room with stone fireplace and bouclé armchairs – The Quiet Form, Hampstead
INTERIOR DESIGN

We craft refined, fully bespoke interiors tailored to each client’s lifestyle. With no fixed style, our design approach is personal, elegant and detail-driven, offering a complete turnkey interior design service.

Bespoke quartz furniture designed by Paolo Rota Interiors
BESPOKE FURNITURE

We design custom furniture and joinery crafted in Italy with exceptional materials and craftsmanship. Our in-house production offers a seamless, cost-efficient solution for fully bespoke, Made-in-Italy interiors.

Bentley Home cushions in a luxury interior
PROCUREMENT

We source premium furniture, lighting, materials and finishes through our global network of artisans and luxury brands. Our team manages purchasing, shipping and installation, delivering a complete turnkey procurement service.

Versace tableware styling in a luxury home
HOME DRESSING

We curate accessories, art and antiques to complete each space with character and elegance. Thanks to our network of international artists, we can also commission bespoke pieces for uniquely refined interiors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you restore period features in South Kensington townhouses?

Yes. In our South Kensington townhouse we reinstated the original volumes and restored period mouldings, combining them with bespoke Italian joinery and contemporary comfort.

Can you source Italian furniture and wallpaper for my home?

Yes. We procure furniture, lighting, wallpaper and finishes from leading Italian and international brands – for example Minotti furniture and Fornasetti wallpaper in our South Kensington project – and design bespoke pieces made in Italy.

Do you design every floor of a townhouse?

Yes. We design complete multi-level homes, planning each floor as part of one coherent interior, from entrance and reception rooms to bedrooms and bathrooms.

How do we start a project together?

Share a few details through our contact page or call the studio on +44 20 3576 1580.

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