CLIENT
Way of Life (Operator), Long Harbour (Developer)
DESIGN
Linda Boronkay Design Studio, Dan Monk Studio
LOCATION
London, UK
COMPLETED
2024
Located in the vibrant heart of Tottenham Hale, The Sessile is a new BTR development by Way of Life that combines contemporary homes with a series of dynamic social spaces. Designed by Linda Boronkay, the interiors take cues from private members’ clubs, blending hotel-quality amenities with characterful, domestic settings that move beyond standardised design to create truly individual homes. To support this vision, we delivered a bespoke furniture package that reflects the sophistication and energy of Way of Life’s cosmopolitan living concept.
“I had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with The Furniture Practice on The Sessile, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. As an interior designer, I had a vision for the front of house areas, including the gym, yoga studio, orangery, vinyl room, and private dining room, and The Furniture Practice exceeded all expectations in bringing it to life. Their attention to detail, dedication to sourcing high-quality furniture, and seamless coordination made the entire process a dream.”
Linda Boronkay — Founder & Creative Director, Linda Boronkay Design Studio
The Sessile drew its design inspiration from the world of private members’ clubs, offering luxurious, eclectic and comfortable living spaces, which are paired with hotel standard amenities and communal areas.
To complement this emphasis on quality and considered design, we collaborated with the team to create bespoke furniture solutions that perfectly suit the unique ambience of the development. This approach meant that every detail could be fully aligned with the vision of the design team, creating a space that feels cohesive, creative and considerate of residents’ needs.
“It was fantastic working with TFP on this project where the design, attention to detail, and focus on quality was the key focus throughout the design and procurement and installation process. Keeping to programme and carefully managed installations allowed a phased opening of the asset with no disruption to on site residents.”
John Coling — Construction Director, Long Harbour
Rather than introduce heavy standardisation across its 310 flats, The Sessile’s design team collaborated with interiors specialists Daniel Monk Studio to create 75 different configurations and set ups – an approach that ensures spaces feel personal to their residents. To support this, our in-house product design team created unique prototypes that met the specific demands of the varied interiors. This collaborative approach ensured that space in the individual flats could be fully maximised, and that the furniture, artworks, plants and finishes selected for each interior worked in harmony with one another.
The Sessile offers a dynamic take on contemporary living, with its layered interior design revealing new details on every visit. This spirit of exploration carries over to the furniture pieces specified for the development, where we prioritised responsibly sourced materials that are rich in narrative and details. In the amenity spaces, we worked with Fallen & Felled, a sustainable hardwood timber supplier, to create chestnut tables made from trees felled in London.
The flats feature coffee tables made using Smile Plastics’ high-quality, recycled plastics, as well as locally produced sofas. Additionally, we included a bespoke recycled plastic table in the yoga studio. We also featured an assortment of products made using responsibly harvested mango wood—a material that is a natural byproduct of the fruit industry.
Central to the design of The Sessile are the amenity spaces. From a rooftop orangery to a private dining area, a vinyl room to a gym and yoga studio, the development embeds its private residences within leisure facilities and social spaces that allow residents to entertain friends and family in comfort.
Ensuring that these spaces were properly equipped was fundamental to the project. We consulted with the design team throughout the development of the spaces, ensuring that the furniture and fabrics were optimised for a high-traffic development while keeping with the design vision and bringing the cosy member’s club aesthetic to the BTR market.
