A living room with two blue velvet sofas, a marble coffee table, a fireplace with a painting above, two white bookshelves with decorative items, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A living room with a gray velvet couch, a marbled coffee table and a matching smaller table. On the coffee table are a book and a small bouquet of pink flowers. The room features hardwood flooring and decorative molding on the wall.
Interior of a living room featuring a large decorative shelving unit with various sculptures, books, and decorative objects, a white armchair, a small side table, and wood paneling on the flooring.
A modern chandelier with glass and brass elements hanging from a decorative ceiling medallion.
A modern dining room with a dark blue geometric wallpaper, a round dining table with a marble top, surrounded by black upholstered chairs, and a decorative chandelier hanging above. There is a white shelving unit with books and decorative bottles on
A dark, sculptural vase on a black marble pedestal against a background of geometric patterned wallpaper, with a wall-mounted light fixture to the left.
Multiple white pendant lights hanging from the ceiling with a blue geometric-patterned wall background.
A display cabinet with decorative books, bottles, and geometric sculptures, with a dining table in front holding a teapot, cups, and fruit.
A bedroom with a large upholstered headboard, bedside lamps, and decorative pillows. The room features classic molding and a modern chandelier.
A bedroom featuring a large, textured headboard with a pattern resembling trees, a black nightstand with gold accents, a white marble lamp, and a bed with white sheets and a brown houndstooth pillow. There are cream-colored carpet and curtains, and w
A beige and brown upholstered sofa with floral design, against a white wall with decorative vertical molding and a modern round white wall light fixture.
Dark wooden cabinets with a sunburst pattern and gold trim in a luxurious room with ornate crown molding and beige carpet.
Double wooden doors with gold trim and long handles, featuring a radial grain pattern on dark wood.
A bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet, a framed mirror, a wall-mounted light fixture, a soap dispenser, a window with a Roman shade, and a radiator.
Close-up of a marble shower with a glass door and chrome hardware, showing the marble flooring and walls with dark veining.
Elegant hallway with ornate molding, metallic chandelier, wall-mounted glass art, a bench at the end, and decorative wall panels and paintings.
Elegant hallway with beige walls, wood paneling, a small black bench with wooden legs, and modern wall art including a textured leaf sculpture and a large abstract painting. A decorative copper tree sculpture hangs on the wall, and hardwood floors wi
A wall with three vertical framed panels containing a scenic landscape mural of trees and foliage in sepia tones, with an ornate decorative glass piece shaped like a leaf hanging on one tree branch.
A detailed monochromatic painting of a large tree with many leaves, a thick trunk, and overhanging branches, with some flowers at the bottom and a background suggesting a natural outdoor scene.
A decorative glass sculpture resembling a leaf, placed on a tree-shaped stand, against a background of a tree with branches and leaves.
Decorative wall sculpture of a tree with metal branches, gold-colored trunk, and clear glass leaves mounted on a beige wall.
Luxury chandelier with glass teardrops and metallic branch-like structure hanging from a ceiling in a decorated room.
A corner of a room with beige paneled walls, a black marble column, and a black-framed mirror. There's a dark upholstered bench with decorative trim at the lower right corner, and a wooden herringbone-patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops, and a marble backsplash. A window with a beige Roman shade lets in natural light, and there is a white radiator beneath the window. A contemporary chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash, and gold faucet.
Modern oval chandelier with clear glass tubes hanging from a bronze fixture, installed in a room with white paneled walls and a window with a beige shade.
Close-up of a cream-colored kitchen cabinet with decorative trim, and a marble tile floor in a herringbone pattern.
A bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, a white undermount sink, bronze faucet and handles, a mirror with a woven frame, against textured reddish-brown walls.
Modern ceiling light fixture with textured white glass shade and gold accents, hanging in a room with a mirrored wall and brick wall, near a white door frame.
A bedroom with a large bed featuring beige pillows, a bench at the foot, and a textured beige wallpapered wall behind the headboard. There are bedside tables with lamps, a vanity with a mirror, and a large mirrored closet door on the right. A modern
A bedroom corner with a nightstand, a lamp, and framed wall art above the bed, with a mirrored wardrobe on the right.
A white sofa with a tray holding a stack of books, positioned near sheer curtains and floral patterned drapes, with sunlight creating shadows on the sofa.
A wooden display cabinet with decorative items including small vases, marble bowls, and a tray with glasses, set against patterned curtains.
Part of a room with a beige, patterned wall, a white crown molding, and a white door frame.
Bathroom sink with marble countertop, gold faucet, soap dispenser, wooden cabinet, mirror, window with curtains, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Bergman Design House - Royal Home At Albert Hall

Project Description:

This luxurious pied-à-terre in Knightsbridge, designed by Bergman Design House, reimagines the timeless elegance of Albert Hall Mansions, a Grade II-listed building by architect Richard Norman Shaw. Located steps from the Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, and Kensington Palace, the three-bedroom apartment blends Victorian grandeur with modern sophistication, creating a serene retreat for its royal owners.

Designer Marie Soliman Berglund artfully balanced masculine and feminine elements, combining rich materials like Breccia Capraia marble and intricately patterned woodwork with bespoke lighting and contemporary interpretations of classic motifs. Deep royal blues, earthy tones, and textures like Sahara Noir marble architraves evoke a sense of calm while celebrating the building’s 19th-century craftsmanship.

Highlights include a dining room with blue monolithic marquetry walls and a Fusion Explosion marble powder room that introduces a dramatic contrast. The master bedroom, a standout space, features a robust headboard, sculptural sconces, and serene views of the Royal Albert Hall. The apartment is a strong example of quiet luxury, merging heritage with refined modern living.

The Shoot:

The shoot for this Knightsbridge pied-à-terre lasted two days, with one day dedicated to stills and another focused on capturing social media video content to support the project’s wider publication. Working with Marie Soliman Berglund is always a pleasure; her work consistently brings a strong sense of identity and detail, making each project visually rewarding. Projects like this, set within historically significant architecture, require a careful balance between documenting original features and showcasing contemporary interventions.

The photography combined natural light with controlled flash to maintain consistency throughout the apartment, particularly given the rich material palette. This approach allowed the textures, finishes, and detailing to come through clearly while preserving the intended atmosphere of each space.

Post-production refined that balance further, ensuring cohesion across the full set and enhancing the depth of materials and tones. The final images present the project with clarity and precision, reflecting my approach to interior photography London for high-end residential interiors.

Project Type | Interior Design Photography

Interior Design | Bergman Design House

Builder | Hieron London

Location | London, United Kingdom