Best Interior Design - Development - The Auria is set on Portobello Road in Notting Hill, a neighbourhood prized for community spirit and cosmopolitan charm. The show home, The Bohemia, is a compact apartment by interior designer Pandora Taylor for Peabody New Homes. The brief was to distil the area into a welcoming retreat that would appeal to varied buyers and generate excitement and sales off-plan. The result aims to translate the neighbourhood's village-like feel into a calm, characterful interior.
The scheme leans on bold colours, natural textures and a strong sense of place. Bark-like rusts and mossy greens are balanced by sky-blue walls and sunshine-yellow curtains to evoke warmth and comfort. Materials and finishes are selected to communicate
craft and tactility, giving the compact home depth and individuality without excess. The approach is expressive yet grounded, using a coherent palette to reflect the creative energy associated with Notting Hill while ensuring livability.
Situated within a major regeneration, The Auria offers residents shared gardens, a co-working space, a gym and a concierge, framing the show home within a complete lifestyle proposition. More than style, the design presents sustainability and community integration as part of everyday living, positioning the apartment as a modern refuge. The project is presented as design excellence that supports the development's next phase by aligning place, product and experience.
Judges consistently praised the originality and memorability of the FF&E, noting that it feels like a genuine home rather than a showcase. They commended the confident execution, contemporary relevance without novelty, and an overall coherence. The work was also recognised for market understanding and perceived value, with presentation and narrative elevating the proposition into a lifestyle offer with durable appeal. One judge remarked: “The Bohemia is a top quality example of the interior design of a show apartment, creating a recognisable character without resorting to novelty, all underpinned by a tasteful but contemporary colour and material palette.”
