Flower power

Summer came late to London but we’ve seen soaring temperatures over the last few weeks. Spending as much time as possible outside, we’ve been thinking of how best to bring some outside elements into the home. Some of these arrangements have been really inspiring, encouraging us to experiment with new ways of displaying flowers in the home.

A touch of gold

A little bit of gold instantly elevates an interior, tapping into classic Hollywood glamour and adding a touch of Art Deco elegance. The key is to keep it minimal, too much and classy turns to tacky.

Antique Mirrors

Found an amazing pair of matching antique Venetian Mirrors from circa 1930. They're 44" x 88" (111cm x 223 cm). Priced at £5000 +vat. Anybody interested?

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Embracing white

We've been noticing a real trend for white floors. They help make rooms appear bigger and make furniture stand out - in the right setting we think they look stunning. And with modern materials they're easier than ever to keep clean.  I'm even thinking of getting the sander and paints out and doing it in my own home.

Interior juxtapositions

We're working on a refurbishment project with a client whose brief is all about juxtapositions - putting ultramodern furniture pieces in classic settings or the opposite, antique pieces in glossy, modern environments. Some of our favorite images from the mood board below.

Artist's homes

We were lucky enough to poke our noses around the studio of Stik, the East London based graffiti artist. To call the place unfurnished would be a significant understatement - the temporary portakabin toilet was being cleared out while we were looking around! Nonetheless it was a really inspiring space and reminded us that some of our favorite interiors have the compositional flourishes and daring palettes that only an artist can provide (even if we might not always want to live in them!). Some of our favorites below from Julian Schnabel, Cy Twobly and Francis Bacon.