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

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.   

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