For a private residence in Kensington Palace Gardens, London, De Ferranti supplied Parquet de Versailles leather floor panels in a warm tan tone for the reading area of the library. Ordered directly by the client, the floor translates a classical parquet language into a soft, tactile surface designed for comfort, quiet luxury and daily use.

These Parquet de Versailles panels reinterpret the historic timber pattern using leather, creating a surface that feels refined underfoot and visually rich without being glossy or loud. The tan colourway brings warmth to the room and pairs naturally with traditional furniture, antiques and layered textiles typical of a library setting.

nEach panel was pre-assembled to ensure crisp geometry and consistent alignment, then mounted onto a sturdy marine ply base for dimensional stability and dependable installation. This approach delivers the look of a complex parquet floor with the practical advantages of a modular, workshop-built system.

nTo complete the room, De Ferranti also produced custom skirting boards tailored to the floor build-up and detailing, ensuring a seamless edge condition and a fully resolved architectural finish. The result is a modern-classic leather parquet floor that combines craftsmanship, comfort and long-term performance in one of London’s most prestigious residential addresses.