This renovation involved sensitively restoring the character and elegance of a beautiful townhouse in a Conservation area and my first, full ‘green energy’ retrofit. Upon completion it was the first refurbishment of a period Kensington & Chelsea home to achieve an EPC energy performance rating of ‘A’. In terms of styling, a layered English look respected the traditional strengths of the building's architectural features. In contrast the open plan ground floor kitchen and dining areas, and the gardens beyond, were contemporary.