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Prime London Living: A Mayfair Townhouse by The Door UK

2 september 2026 in
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Prime London Living: A Mayfair Townhouse by The Door UK

In this edition of Meet the Designer, we turn our attention to a beautifully designed three-storey Mayfair townhouse in the heart of prime central London, by award-winning heritage developer The Door UK.


Just off New Bond Street and moments from Claridge’s Hotel, South Molton Street is one of Mayfair’s rare pleasures, a pedestrianised strip of boutiques and cafés where historic façades often conceal strikingly modern interiors. At number 52, The Door UK, in collaboration with C2 Architects and Andrew Henry Interiors, created a triplex home that is both elevated and entirely at ease in its surroundings.

The result carries a quiet grandeur. Richly veined stone, sculptural lighting and layered finishes combine in a scheme that is carefully balanced rather than excessive.

Nowhere is that more evident than in the extraordinary bathrooms. Riluxa was appointed to supply the majority of the bathroom elements across the project, collaborating closely with the design team to support the wider architectural vision.

A Townhouse Above the Street

Arranged across three upper floors, the apartment unfolds vertically rather than laterally. Living spaces sit on the first level above the retail frontage, while the floors above are given over almost entirely to private suites – each bedroom accompanied by its own substantial bathroom and private outdoor terrace.

This progression gives the home a townhouse-like quality. There is separation, privacy and flow that belies its position above one of Mayfair’s most recognisable shopping streets. It feels intentional.

The façade of 52 South Molton Street, a Mayfair townhouse reimagined above one of London’s most recognisable retail streets.

Heritage Meets Precision

The Door UK is known for delivering heritage property renovations across London and the wider UK, from Grade II listed manor conversions such as Temple Dinsley Park to the Grade I College of St Mark in Essex, alongside numerous farmhouse and barn transformations across the British countryside.

At South Molton Street, that heritage experience translates into a confident material language. Veined stone, sculptural forms and layered finishes are used generously, but with control. The palette is confident and opulent, but never overwhelming.

A Poliform kitchen and Miele appliances anchor the main living space, their precision acting as a natural counterpart to the richness around them. Across the apartment, materials are used not just for contrast, but to create continuity between spaces, giving the interiors a strong and coherent identity.

A consistent material palette runs from the living spaces through to the private suites.

The Bathrooms as Architectural Spaces

As a luxury bathroom brand working across high-end residential developments in London and the UK, Riluxa supplied the freestanding baths and bespoke vanity units to both ensuites, along with a distinctive Corian basin for the guest bathroom.

Corian® features prominently – not in default white, but in expressive finishes such as Witch Hazel and Cosmos Prima, where the material becomes part of the overall visual language of each space.

In the principal suite, the Gaia vanity unit in Corian Witch Hazel introduces both scale and movement through its marble-like veining. Its generous proportions give it the presence of a carved block rather than fitted furniture, holding its own against expanses of marble and travertine. Paired with Riluxa’s Biham bath in matte stone resin, the atmosphere is contemporary yet indulgent.

The second ensuite embraces a more dramatic mood. A two-drawer Gaia vanity in Cosmos Prima brings depth and contrast through its bold white veining. And set beneath a long, illuminated niche within the marble wall, our black and white Toulouse bath becomes a striking focal point, its oval silhouette framed by warm light and gold fittings.

In the guest bathroom, the Sepia Linear basin offers a quieter note. Its horizontal detailing echoes the surrounding stone, tying the elements together without competing for attention.

Across all three bathrooms, material and form are used consistently, giving each space a clear identity while maintaining continuity throughout the apartment.

Mayfair, Reimagined

South Molton Street has evolved for more than two centuries, from an 18th-century residential address to the polished retail destination it is today. Shopfronts animate the street level, private homes rise quietly above.

At number 52, The Door UK contributes its own layer to that story. The façade remains anchored in its period setting, while the interiors speak a distinctly contemporary language. This is Mayfair interpreted with confidence – rooted in heritage, yet unmistakably modern.

The Door UK and Riluxa: A Shared Approach

The Door UK’s approach is defined by preservation with purpose. Historic buildings are not simply restored but revitalised, given new relevance while retaining their architectural integrity. Sustainability, longevity and craftsmanship sit at the heart of every project.

Riluxa has worked with The Door UK on previous developments, including Woodredon House and Bushett Rise in Essex – prestigious residential conversions that combine historic architecture with contemporary design. That shared commitment to material quality and thoughtful design makes the collaboration at South Molton Street feel entirely natural.

Previous collaborations with The Door UK, including Woodredon House and Bushett Rise.

Here, the bathrooms are not afterthoughts but integral parts of the architecture, where material, proportion and finish are considered with the same care as the spaces themselves. The result is a home with presence – layered, confident and quietly grand.


The Door UK is an award-winning heritage developer specialising in the restoration and transformation of historic buildings across the UK.

Explore more of their work here: https://thedooruk.com

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