Forensic Questioning in Design
Helen Touli is the Director of The Interior Design House. Here, she talks about a property they designed for one of their clients with the help of forensic questioning.
At The Interior Design House we have a very different approach to designing for our clients; they undergo forensic questioning so that each design concept is as individual as they are.
Our hygge-themed living room was stripped back and adapted to receive a modern ribbon fire surrounded by a robust, textured, pebble wallpaper. The soft, comfy, stain-resistant sofa, colourful cushions, earthy rug and insulating blinds and curtains create a warm welcome to the new favourite family room.
We encourage homeowners to really express themselves in the smallest room in the house; the first one is dark and moody with black metallic wallpaper, gold accents and black glossy surfaces with hidden soft lighting; the second wows their guests with the unexpected stunning, backlit onyx stone vanity top and statement tasselled pendant lights, moody halo lighting, dark ceiling and textured walls, reminiscent of their 5* luxury getaways.
We created a home spa and steam room using organic wood and stone finishes, accompanied with sensual aromatherapy infusions, oversized rain shower and ambient soothing sounds, culminating to a calm oasis to melt away stress and enhance quality of life and wellbeing.
Taupe is a wonderful modern calming neutral; we added many luxurious textures on the walls, the modern classic furniture and accessories with highlights of metallic burnt orange and lilac for individuality.
A contemporary, metallic, curvaceous balustrade flanks the sweeping marble staircase of this newbuild with the dark wall accentuating the curved forms. The opulence continues with the book matched marble surround, and a distinct large ‘pocket wall’ reveals the lavish dining room, adorned with a suspended crystal rock chandelier.
This Central London apartment underwent a complete transformation: space-saving pocket doors were installed to the newly styled bathrooms, tall ceilings and mouldings were highlighted with cove lighting and a beautiful open-plan kitchen/diner/living room with timeless finishes, and antique bronze mirror and Amtico chevron flooring were created.