A home-from-home, with a British twist

Interiors inspired by London’s colourful boutique hotels

Our client, who lives mostly overseas but whose children attend boarding school in the UK, tasked us with creating a quintessentially British pied-à-terre.

First, we set about defining what ‘quintessentially British’ means to us. We concluded that it’s about craftsmanship and the assemblage of unique and creative pieces.

Once we settled on this definition, we worked on producing a series of lively and vivacious interiors, filled with expressive prints, rich hues and beautiful detailing.

Life’s rich pattern

For maximum impact, we upholstered this Rococo-inspired Savoir Bed in a sumptuous, embroidered cotton satin fabric that depicts bountiful flora and fauna.

Master stroke

The large figurative painting is by British artist Jack Penny. His explosive brushwork plays beautifully with the other dynamic shapes and textures in the room.

Over the moon

Constellations, distant planets, spaceships – these were the preoccupations of our 10-year-old client.

We treated him to a planetary mobile, cloud mural wallpaper, and circular wall lights – aptly named ‘Luna’ – which, when turned on, cast cosmic shadows on the wall.

A delicate balance

We took care to harmonise densely textured fabrics and bright pops of colour with warm neutrals and smooth finishes. That way, the house would ebb and flow with pattern and calm.

Down to a fine art

We lavished each room with an exciting mix of media, including oils, prints, hand drawings, ceramics and wooden wall sculptures.