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Home House Unveils Its Reimagined
Drawing Rooms
Russell Sage Breathes New Life into a Robert Adam Masterpiece, Blending Timeless Design with an All-Day Dining Experience
celebratory energy carries late into the night beneath the glow of the
restored chandeliers.
London, September 2025 – Home House, London’s most iconic private
members’ club, has unveiled the refresh of its Drawing Rooms, a suite of
Grade I listed interiors originally designed by Robert Adam. Reimagined
by Russell Sage Studio, the project preserves Adam’s celebrated neoclassical features while enhancing the rooms’ role as the vibrant social
heart of the club, where members can dine, drink, and gather from early
morning through the small hours.
Each of the four Drawing Rooms o昀昀ers its own distinct atmosphere
within this 昀氀ow. The Etruscan Rooms, with their deep terracotta palette,
playful fabrics, and glittering crystal chandelier, create an intimate
setting for morning co昀昀ee or evening drinks. The Grand Drawing Room,
the most animated of the suite, is anchored by a striking Chippendale-inspired bar in deep red lacquer with gilded Chinoiserie detailing,
becoming the club’s focal point as the day turns to evening. The Music
Room, by contrast, is a pastel-toned, mohair-lined sanctuary, o昀昀ering a
calm escape for tea, quiet conversation, or intimate cocktails away from
the livelier rooms.
Few places in London allow guests to truly inhabit a Robert Adam
interior. While most of his surviving works are admired behind ropes in
museums or stately homes, the Drawing Rooms at Home House invite
members to experience Adam’s vision as it was meant to be enjoyed: as
elegant living spaces 昀椀lled with conversation, dining, and connection.
Russell Sage Studio, known for its expertise in heritage-led design, was
commissioned to reinterpret the rooms within the careful parameters of
their Grade I listing. The studio ampli昀椀ed Adam’s architectural mastery,
highlighting the ornate plasterwork ceilings, classical Greek key motifs,
and re昀椀ned Georgian proportions, while adding warmth and comfort
through rich textures and lighting.
Chandeliers across the suite were meticulously restored, and new
lighting schemes now accentuate the historic ceilings and decorative
昀氀ourishes, casting a soft, elegant glow by day and a richer, more atmospheric light by evening. Luxurious moiré textiles, deep terracotta tones,
and plush upholstery bring a tactile quality that encourages members to
linger throughout the day.
Within these revitalised interiors, the Drawing Rooms now deliver a
dining and drinking experience that shifts naturally with the rhythm
of the day. Inspired by the conviviality of Europe’s Grand Cafés, the
o昀昀ering blends comfort, wellness, and indulgence. A menu of timeless
dishes, classics, and shareable plates 昀氀ows seamlessly from breakfast
through to late-night drinking and dining, complimented by playful
touches such as seasonal collaborations and indulgent desserts. A
selection of reinterpreted timeless cocktails and a carefully chosen
Champagne list ensures every member can enjoy a crafted experience,
whatever their preference.
“The Drawing Rooms are extraordinary because they carry Robert
Adam’s history yet feel alive again. Our job was to make sure the design
works for how people want to use them today, whether that’s a quiet
breakfast, an afternoon tea with friends, or cocktails beneath the chandeliers late into the night. The original details shine, but now the Drawing Rooms feel like spaces you want to spend time in, not just admire.”
Russell Sage, Founder and Creative Director of Russell Sage Studio.
“The Drawing Rooms have always been central to the life of Home
House, but this reimagining gives our members a reason to use them at
every hour. By combining Russell Sage Studio’s considered design with
a menu and atmosphere that evolve seamlessly, these Grade I listed
interiors now feel as vibrant as they are historic.”
Andrew Richardson, Managing Director of Home House Collection
The restored Drawing Rooms are open exclusively to Home House
members and their guests o昀昀ering a rare opportunity to dine, drink, and
socialise within a Robert Adam masterpiece that feels as alive today as it
did when 昀椀rst conceived.
Further information and details on membership can be found at
www.homehouse.co.uk
The atmosphere shifts as the day unfolds. Mornings start serenely,
with newspapers, co昀昀ee table books, and a choice of both healthy and
indulgent breakfast options. Through the afternoon, the energy builds as
guests enjoy Grand Café favourites over lunch and gatherings.
In the afternoons, the Drawing Rooms become the stage for Afternoon
Tea, a tradition that has long celebrated leisure, elegance, and good
company. Here, it is given a playful Home House twist within Robert
Adam’s 18th-century interiors. Guests can choose between Classic or vibrant Vegan menus, upgrade with Champagne for sparkle, or treat little
ones to a Children’s Afternoon Tea at weekends. The service is enriched
by a collaboration with London Tea Exchange, curators of the world’s
largest tea collection with over 300 rare loose-leaf teas sourced directly
from 20 countries. Each cup re昀氀ects craft, provenance, and sustainability, while a roaming cake trolley adds ceremony and indulgence.
Cocktails are woven into the life of the Drawing Rooms from day
through night, with a menu designed as a journey through time. It
begins with Home House signatures, spanning enduring favourites and
bold new inventions. Vintage Classics revisit iconic serves such as the
Mary Pickford (1924 Havana), while contemporaries bring a modern
edge with creations like the Paper Plane (New York, 2007). Thoughtfully
crafted mocktails complete the o昀昀er, ensuring every guest can join in.
From the 昀椀rst gathering of the day to the last toast at night, the cocktail
list matches the rhythm and spirit of the rooms.
As evening arrives, the rooms transform once again, with cocktails,
Champagne, and vibrant dishes served to a lively soundtrack. The
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