Even in the 21st century, London remains a city steeped in history and tradition. Though it's a modern metropolis, its heritage is still at its core. You'll realize this once you've been here. From beautiful palaces to grand halls, the city has preserved many of its historic structures. And even in countless
luxury apartments in London, the traditional interior design style reigns supreme. You can actually rent a place that looks as if it came from a classic novel. But don't worry. Though these homes look classic, they're still very comfortable too!
Montague Place
It's almost hard to imagine that you can rent a place like this stunning two-bedroom apartment in Holborn, London. 'Elegant' doesn't even begin to describe this decadent traditional-style London luxury home. Think oriental rugs on the floor, a grand fireplace with a portrait set above it, intricate wooden seating upholstered with floral brocade, and Chinese ceramics decorating the kitchen. If you didn't know any better, you'd think this was the home of Sherlock Holmes. But this isn't 221B Baker Street. Weirdly enough, this opulent apartment is located in the business
district of London. What beautiful irony!
Hyde Park Gate II
It's almost impossible to believe that this fabulous crimson-colored four-bedroom luxury home on Hyde Park Gate actually exists in modern-day London. With all the rich textiles, classical artworks, and gilded chandeliers, you'd think this was in the Palaces of Versailles. Even the rooms have a Marie Antoinette vibe to them. Colored in pastel hues and decorated with intricate handiwork, it's easier to believe that this is a resort home of the former French royal family in the
French countryside than a luxury apartment in London for rent. It's definitely one of the most beautiful homes in the city!
Lancaster Gate
Now this cream-colored London luxury home in the Bayswater district of Central London is more like if you're a Jane Austen character visiting the British capital. Although the iconic author's works are mostly set in the
English countryside, there are scenes in London. And these are probably what their townhouses in the city look like. The white chiffon drapes, the gilded drapes, the well-crafted clocks, and the wooden chandeliers dripping in crystals. It'd be quite the experience reading a Jane Austen novel by the fireplace in this gorgeous living room. Even more so if you'll watch their film adaptations too!
St Mary's Gardens II
If you're up for more Georgian elegance in your London luxury apartments, then you'll love this two-bedroom home by the St. Mary Gardens. You can get any more traditional style than this! There's even a Greek god bust on the grand fireplace. And the fact that it's painted in pastel teal and lighted by the gilded chandelier? You can practically hear the swishes of the long dresses that women wear at the time. That's just the drawing room alone! Even the kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms, apart from the modern appliances, look like they came from the Georgian period.
Cloncurry Street
Let's go back to the Victorian era for this one. Located on Cloncurry Street, this luxury apartment in London looks mostly contemporary. The traditional style already jumps out with the grand fireplace, but it's the glasshouse-like part of the dining area that harkens back to the 1800s. It's as if barely anything changed from that time to today. And the view of the outside? Divine! You can enjoy lunch and afternoon tea here, bathed in sunlight and watching the outside world go by. No that sounds pretty idyllic, doesn't it? It's almost as if you're not in present-day London anymore!
Bramerton Street II
This four-bedroom holiday home on Bramerton Street further proves that traditional elegance really is a
popular interior design style in London. The classic look of this place isn't too severe. It's simply painted in pastel tones, lighted by chandeliers, and contains beautiful wall and ceiling trimmings. You can say that this London luxury apartment is the updated and slightly modernized version of the Georgian aesthetic that you've probably seen in period movies set in the UK. The home looks classic and traditional, but the feel and finish are definitely contemporary! What's not to love?
City Road
Can you feel the slightly bohemian spirit in this gorgeous one-bedroom apartment on City Road? You can easily create a narrative for this place. By the looks of it, this was probably the home of a worldly scholar who trotted the globe a while back. They were the type to travel on ships and journal their adventures. If you're lucky, you might find their writings in an old closet somewhere! Doesn't that sound positively romantic? It's this kind of old-world charm that makes even opulent luxury apartments in London like these popular among tourists!
Abbey Gardens
The classic design of this four-bedroom luxury apartment in London will likely appeal more to those who prefer contemporary homes. Overall, the look of the place is pretty traditional. There are the intricate wall trimmings, the grand fireplace, and the like. Even the kitchen has that early 20th-century elegance to it. You can tell that very little has changed from that time to today. Perhaps, everything was just renovated and polished but the main design has remained the same. And thus, the charms of yesteryear combined with the comforts of the present make this a popular luxury rental in London!
It's the traditional-style luxury apartments in London that are truly the most sophisticated homes. Not only do they look so classic and cultured, but they also offer a glimmer of historic beauty in everyday life!
