apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

A little bit of background on 40 Winks: It's a Queen Anne townhouse built in 1717 and owned by interior designer David Carter who was inspired to create a different kind of "hotel"--although since there are really only two guest suites available at a time, it's being dubbed a "home away from home" instead. Targeted towards professionals in the creative and fashion industries, Carter combines the best offerings of a boutique hotel (breakfast, WiFi, garden) and the comfort of being at home (parking spot, washer/dryer, great location, use of kitchen). Considering that a nice hotel in London can run upwards of $250 a night, 40 Winks offers a great rate of $100 - $130 a night, with a deal if you book for a week.

And thanks to its unique stylings, Carter's home has often been used a location house for fashion and celebrity photoshoots.

Sitting Room:

Dining Room:

Kitchen Trompe-l'œil Detail (how convincing is that wall candle sconce?):

Living Room:

Bathroom:

To get more info about 40 Winks and to see the entire gallery including the rooms, check out 40Winks.org.