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Linda Boronkay Reimagines Iconic Whiteley Suites in London

Historic elegance meets bold reinvention in Linda Boronkay’s design for The Whiteley’s latest Designer Collection apartment

By House & Garden South Africa | July 19, 2025 | Category design

Interior decorator and design director, Linda is well known for her exceptional design work across hotels, restaurants and private residences worldwide. Drawing on her rich cultural background to define spaces that tell a unique story, her work at The Whiteley — London’s £1.2 billion transformation of the city’s former department store — is no exception. The landmark features private residences, the UK's first Six Senses hotel and choice restaurants and retailers.

London-based interior designer and design director Linda Boronkay, Image: Ben Andres

In the second apartment of the esteemed Designer Collection's, Linda blends historical elegance with contemporary creativity to reflect The Whiteley’s legacy while embracing its reinvention. Further, the four-bedroom, fifth-floor apartment exemplifies the harmony of old-world charm and modern design.

In Linda's design approach, contemporary pieces are mixed with iconic vintage selections — honouring the building's history through carefully curated furnishings and bespoke pieces, Image: Ben Andres

She has infused the space with an eclectic yet sophisticated aesthetic that honours the building’s history through carefully curated furnishings and bespoke pieces, including works by renowned artists such as Laurence Leenaert and Richard Hearns. Its vibrant colours and distinctive art installations signal a fresh approach to luxury living.

The apartment's interiors are enhanced by generous natural light flowing throughout, Image: Ben Andres

Offering a first glance at the apartment's unique character is the carefully curated corridor, with its brass chain gallery wall. The residence’s open-plan living, kitchen and dining spaces are perfect for intimate gatherings and grand entertainment alike.

A focal point is the open-plan living, kitchen and dining spaces, Image: Ben Andres

Meanwhile, each of the four bedrooms has been individually designed, while two expansive terraces provide a rare oasis in the heart of West London — with carefully selected furnishings from Sika and Franco Albini to enhance the al fresco experience.

This collaboration affirms Linda's ability to blend artistry with functionality, creating a home that is both sophisticated and deeply personal.

The expansive terraces provide an oasis for al fresco experiences in the heart of West London, Image: Ben Andres

Text by Catherine Mo