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Expert bathroom renovation services in Kensington, W8. Trusted by homeowners across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Kensington bathrooms should be sanctuaries of calm and refinement. The Victorian and Edwardian mansion houses that line the streets around Holland Park, Kensington Square, and Palace Gardens demand bathrooms finished to the highest conceivable standard, and SOM Development delivers precisely that.
Our Kensington bathroom renovations feature materials sourced from the world's finest suppliers: book-matched Calacatta marble, solid onyx vanity tops, brushed-gold brassware from Italian foundries, and handmade ceramic tiles from artisan studios. Every surface is selected, cut, and installed with an obsessive attention to detail that reflects the exclusivity of the neighbourhood.
Many Kensington properties have six or more bathrooms across multiple storeys, and we manage the renovation of entire bathroom suites as a single, coordinated project. Our project managers schedule trade sequences to minimise disruption, maintain access to working facilities throughout, and deliver each room to an exacting quality standard verified through a comprehensive snagging process.
We also integrate the latest bathroom technology: digitally controlled thermostatic systems, chromotherapy lighting, steam-shower generators, and underfloor heating zoned by room. These features are seamlessly concealed behind pristine surfaces, creating an experience of effortless luxury.
Kensington's mansion houses and large period conversions contain some of London's most impressive residential bathrooms. The expectation of quality among Kensington homeowners is exceptionally high, and the area's interior designers and architects set exacting standards for materials, finishes, and installation precision.
RBKC's construction management policies require careful project planning, particularly regarding deliveries, noise, and working hours. SOM Development's experienced project managers build full compliance into every programme, ensuring that the renovation proceeds smoothly for both clients and neighbours.
“SOM renovated five bathrooms in our Holland Park property. The book-matched Statuario marble in the master en-suite is a genuine work of art. Their project management was impeccable—every trade arrived on time, every finish was flawless.”
Alexandra & Edward C.
Holland Park, Kensington
Three simple steps to your new bathroom renovation in Kensington.
We assess your space, discuss your preferences, and present design options that maximise functionality and style.
You receive a transparent, itemised quote with no hidden costs — covering design, materials, labour, and timelines.
From plumbing first-fix to the final grout line, our experienced team delivers a flawless bathroom finish.
Book-matching involves cutting adjacent slabs from the same marble block and opening them like a book to create a symmetrical veined pattern. We source, template, and install book-matched marble as standard for our Kensington projects, creating a truly bespoke finish.
Yes. We install concealed steam generators, sealed shower enclosures, and drainage systems designed for steam-shower use. The enclosure must be fully sealed with appropriate ventilation, and we specify materials that withstand the additional heat and moisture.
We assign a dedicated project manager who coordinates all trades, manages deliveries, and ensures access to working facilities at all times. Bathrooms are typically renovated in phases of two at a time, with each room following a structured programme from strip-out to snagging.
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