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Luxury Bespoke Design: Brummell Penthouse

For our design inspiration today, we have the Brummell Penthouse at Beau House completed by Oliver Burns. Beau House is a new luxury development located on Jermyn Street in London’s exclusive St. James neighborhood. The residence takes its name from the iconic Regency era arbiter of men’s fashion, Beau Brummell. The interiors pay homage to the location, best known for bespoke tailoring and fine gentlemen’s attire. This one-of-a-kind penthouse marries British tradition with contemporary styling to create the best in luxury bespoke design.

The 4,000 square-foot penthouse spans the top three floors and includes a roof terrace and outdoor space on every level. Designed for 21st-century luxury living, the home features bespoke designed furnishings, luxe finishes, and state-of-the-art technology. Oliver Burns infused their signature thoughtful luxury into every detail.

LUXURY BESPOKE DESIGN INSPIRATION

The penthouse arranges top down to make the best use of the space, with the bedrooms on the fifth floor, and the public rooms on the sixth. The roof terrace spans the full width of the seventh floor.

The sixth-floor reception space includes the open plan living, kitchen and dining areas. The room lays out with distinct zones, each with its unique style. A color palette of gray and navy blue, accented with orange and green reflects those used in traditional tailoring. These pair with dark stained oak floors in a herringbone pattern.

The living room area gathers before the bespoke media unit that conceals the television when not in use. A button-tufted sofa upholstered in gray with contrast piping groups with velvet covered occasional chairs with bronze stud detailing. The arrangement sits beneath a gilded ceiling coffer holding a sparkling custom, contemporary crystal chandelier. A hand-knotted Tibetan wool-and-silk rug defines the space from below. Side tables with an antique nickel frame and smoked oak top pair with a Macassar ebony sofa table with bronze dividers.

The dining area gathers beneath another custom, contemporary crystal chandelier. A bespoke table in sycamore stone with ebonized detailing pairs with eight upholstered dining chairs by Aiveen Daly.

The contemporary kitchen includes cabinetry by Boffi finished in graphite gray oak with Quartzite Calacatta counter-tops and back-splash. The space integrates appliances from Gaggenau: ovens, microwave, warming drawers, refrigerator and wine cooler, with a Boffi hob cook-top and Miele dishwasher. Velvet upholstered bar stools by Brabbu with walnut legs and brass detailing, form a breakfast bar beneath pendant lights by Lee Broom.

The polished white Namibia marble staircase with bespoke glass balustrade and bronze handrail provides passage between the floors. A bespoke sculptural plaster wall in a geometrically patterned relief lit with concealed LED lighting stands behind the stairs. A velvet upholstered bench groups with metal nesting tables with bronze glass tops.

Dark stained oak doors, detailed with inlaid bronze metal profiles open to the master bedroom. The console table is bespoke designed by Oliver Burns.

The master bedroom includes a wall of full-height windows. Oliver Burns designed the custom bed with upholstered head and footboard standing before the bespoke fretwork headboard, as well as the side tables. The bedside lamps are by Porta Romana. A bespoke built-in dressing table with leather lined internal compartments, and polished nickel drawer pulls stands beneath Tigermoth pendant lights. A sofa by Larforma stands at the foot of the bed before a bespoke rug laid on the bamboo carpet. The leather upholstered ottoman incorporates side tables.

Sliding doors open to the en-suite master bathroom, which is flooded with natural light. Polished aqua Bianca marble covers the floor and walls. The shower includes a book matched polished Arabescato marble feature wall. A floating vanity unit finished in high-gloss sycamore with silver leaf drawer pulls holds a Blue De Savoie marble top. Above it, backlit beveled mirrors reflect the bespoke crystal chandelier. Before the terrace windows, a soaking tub with faucets by THG Paris stands before a 27” Aquavision TV for long enjoyable baths.

The door by the bed leads to the master bedroom dressing area with leather lined, bespoke cabinetry finished in dark oak with high gloss tabu edges.

In a second bedroom, the bed integrates with a bespoke upholstered headboard tailored with stitching details and bronze stud work. Bespoke bedside tables with leather inlaid tops and nickel drawer pulls stand on either side. A flush mounted contemporary crystal chandelier sparkles above.

In the second bedroom’s en-suite bathroom, polished Carrara Joia marble covers the walls and floors. A bespoke vanity combines mirrored drawers with basins carved in Marmara marble with polished chrome faucets by THG Paris. The shower holds a feature wall in Marmara marble laid vertically and a 27” Aquavision TV. A crystal pendant light by Spina punctuates the contemporary glamour.

In a third bedroom, the bespoke upholstered headboard includes bedside lights by Heathfield & Co., with tassels by Wendy Cushing. Bespoke Mahogany bedside tables stand beneath custom mirrors with antique silver frames. Pinstripe fabric wallcovering by Brian Yates lines the walls. A sofa by Brabbu with chrome detailing stands at the foot of the bed. The white sateen upholstered, tufted ottoman stands on a bespoke geometric rug. A Lexington ceiling pendant by Heathfield & Co shines above it all.

The third bedroom’s en-suite bathroom includes polished Statuario marble covered walls and floors. Book-matched polished grey Marquino marble forms a feature wall in the shower. A bespoke vanity combines mirrored drawers with a gray Marquino top. Statuario marble encases the bath surround which includes a 27” Aquavision TV. The Lalique faucets are designed by Jamie Drake in chrome with crystal inserts.

The roof-top terrace, a super luxury for central London, provides another level of luxury bespoke design. The outdoor space includes purpose zoned areas; living, dining, and kitchen. Gray porcelain tile with an anti-skip finish covers the floor. The outdoor kitchen features granite counter-tops and stainless-steel cabinets, integrated with a grill, refrigerator, and wine cooler. The dining area, with seating for eight, stands on a bespoke herringbone grille providing underfloor heating. George Smith all-weather furnishings form a living space before a 42” Aqualite outdoor TV. A glass balustrade extends across the front of the building. This is a fabulous place for outdoor entertaining with style.

That concludes our luxury bespoke design inspiration for today.

For more exceptional London penthouses, be sure to see:

CLASSIC MAYFAIR PENTHOUSE: ORO BIANCO

KNIGHTSBRIDGE CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE: STAFFAN TOLLGARD

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN PENTHOUSE: STYLE HOMAGE

Oliver Burns: Luxury Bespoke Design

Oliver Burns is a luxury architectural interior design studio that thoughtfully designs the world’s finest homes. Working across an exclusive portfolio of some of the world’s best international turnkey projects, their multi-disciplinary team has a world-class reputation for bespoke private commissions, super-prime developments and elegant spaces that are synonymous with a luxury lifestyle.

Interior Design: Oliver Burns

Property Development: Beau House – London

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April 9, 2018
Classic Contemporary Design: Laura Hammett

Laura Hammett is a London-based interior design and interior architecture practice specializing in high-end, luxury residential projects. The multi-award-winning firm, formed in 2008 and now ran by husband-and-wife team Aaron and Laura Hammett, has quickly become an industry highlight offering highly personalized bespoke design services for developers and private clients. The firm’s work combines a meticulously detailed approach with their signature timeless classic contemporary design style tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.

For our design inspiration today, we are looking at some of the best from multiple completed projects starting with one of their latest. The first residence is a redeveloped historic Belgravia townhouse with connected mews property completed with property developers Residence One. This 7,100-square foot home includes beautiful entertaining rooms, five-bedroom suites, staff accommodations, and an indoor leisure complex with spa, pool, and gym. Laura Hammett completed this residence with over £1 million of bespoke designed furniture, fittings, and specially curated works of art presented as a “turnkey” luxury home. The Chester Square residence is the epitome of fashionable luxury London living.

Signature Classic Contemporary Design

The opening photo shows the grand first-floor drawing room with its full height French doors swagged in elegant draperies. Architectural moldings and millwork respect the structure’s Georgian history while also emphasizing its ideal proportions. A restored original fireplace surround and mantel with a gilded mirror above serves as the room’s focal point. The room’s classic features combine with bespoke designed contemporary furnishings. Silk and suede upholstered sofas pair with damask-covered modern chairs on a custom silk rug with a Bella Figura chandelier suspended above to form the conversation area.

The formal dining room is another expression of the designer’s timeless classic contemporary design style. Another original fireplace surround mounted with a gilded mirror centers the room. On either side of the fireplace stands a bespoke designed dark oak cabinet with laser cut leather upholstered doors. Each cabinet conceals a Gaggenau wine fridge inside which is just brilliant. A bespoke contemporary lighting fixture suspends above the dining table.

The sophisticated study includes herringbone oak floors with antique brass trim. Bespoke oak and suede cabinetry provide plenty of space for public display and concealed storage.

The master bedroom suite is a decadent delight that commands the entire second floor with the bedroom, dressing room, two bathrooms, and a private terrace. Silk upholstered walls and plush, deep pile carpet envelope the room with textured luxury. A freestanding silk button-tufted headboard forms a partition that brings the room forward to create more intimate scale. The space behind it creates more dressing area before the wall of glass door closets that leads to a dedicated side dressing room. Silk draperies frame the windows and silk velvet covers the seat at the end of the bed dressed in custom luxurious linens.

Emperador marble covers the bathroom wall and floors. Bespoke vanity and dressing tables line the generously scaled room. The rear holds the walk-through shower while a freestanding soaking tub is in the center. The antique gold faucets and fixtures are by Samuel Health. The mirrors include automatic demisters and LED lighting. The room completes with a limestone fireplace mounted with an antique mirror that conceals the television within.

The home delivers a seamlessly flowing living environment, enriched with thoughtful functionality, elegance, and classic contemporary design style.

Our next residence is another refurbished historic Belgravia townhouse completed with developers Residence One. This one is a bit smaller with 4,600 square feet over five floors. The refurbishment included the restoration of many period features balanced with the best for a contemporary luxury lifestyle. Laura Hammett designed the interior architectural details and finishes with full turnkey furnishings and their signature classic contemporary design styling. I covered this entire project at length in my post: London Georgian Townhouse Renewal. It is fabulous!

Above, we see the first floor, formal drawing room. The double-volume room is designed for entertaining with style. It arranges into two seating areas each gathered on a silk rug before a white marble fireplace, beneath a sparkling Ambika rock crystal chandelier.

The ground floor of this magnificent home holds both the formal dining room and the study with similar looks. The rooms have custom chevron oak flooring with brass inlays and integrated LED lighting. Both rooms feature silk-covered walls and classic architectural details, and both have white marble fireplaces. The furnishings for each of these rooms are bespoke designed. The chandelier in the dining room is by Serip, while the pendant in the office is a Porta Romana.

Laura Hammett completed the design with an understated elegance that would complement, rather than compete with the classic architecture.

Our next residence is a redeveloped mews house located in the heart of Belgravia. This house is a little smaller and a bit more contemporary but still respectful of its historical origins. The 2,200 square-foot home arranges over three floors. Laura Hammett designed the architectural details and interior finishes. They also bespoke designed every piece of furniture in their classic contemporary design style. I covered this project in its entirety, which you can see in my post: Contemporary Mews House: Belgravia.

The above photo shows the ground floor entrance hall with its inlaid marble floors. The entrance hall gives access to the bespoke helical staircase with marble steps and recessed LED lighting. The stairway, which leads to the upper floor and the basement level below includes beveled mirrored walls along the back extending all three levels. A 23-foot bespoke designed Serip chandelier suspends down through the center to all floors. The mirrors reflect the natural light that comes in from the upper floors and distributes it through to the lower level. It is an extremely attractive and statement-making feature that also serves multiple practical purposes.

The living room is just off the entrance hall. In this chic space, the ceiling shines with a specialized high-gloss finish which mirrors the polished marble floors below. These design details also help to reflect light through the home. A television integrated into the wall above a bronze-framed firebox serves as the room’s focal point. On either side of it, custom fumed eucalyptus shelves with mirrored backing create a visual display and storage. A pair of facing sofas centered by a pair of cocktail tables gather on a custom graphic rug to form the conversation area.

The marble floors and high-gloss ceilings continue here in the sleek custom kitchen. Handmade, high-polished bronze cabinets with walnut interiors pair with Carrera marble counter-tops with mirrored back-splashes. The appliances are by Gaggenau. Laura Hammett’s use of bespoke luxury details significantly increases the appeal of this home’s limited space.

Our final residence is a 2,200-square foot apartment set within a historic Georgian townhouse in Marylebone. The design team thoughtfully balanced features that reference the homes Georgian heritage with furniture and finishes that make it a home for contemporary life.

Here in the living room, the design team kept everything light and simple. A large cream sofa gathers with bespoke eglomise and bronze tables and accent chairs on a carved, polished rug to create a serene backdrop for the owner’s collection of Tibetan art.

The luxurious master bedroom is a dream. It looks so inviting and comforting with the upholstered headboard, deep pile carpet, and the dense layers of window draperies. The pearly whites and silvery shades of gray make it even more calming and gorgeous.

The courtyard beyond is central to the home and accessible from all the main rooms making it excellent for extending entertaining outdoors.

The perfect finale for this showcase apartment is the custom dressing room. Pearlescent walls, polished carpet, endless mirrors, glass-fronted closets, and display lighting. Just add some seating against the open wall, and many fashionistas would seldom care ever to leave.

Laura Hammett’s designs respond to the architectural vernacular of each property, contextual and geographical cues and the individual culture, lifestyle, and taste of each client. Bespoke design is integral to the Laura Hammett approach and every facet of a project is meticulously designed, ensuring that each home is just as practical as it is beautiful.

That concludes our design inspiration, my friend.

CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY DESIGN INSPIRATION

Residence One is a developer of elegant residences in London’s finest addresses. The developers pride themselves on their attention to the beauty and quality of the smallest detail. They make sure that their flawlessly completed property developments showcase the world’s very best material finishes and technology.

Interior Design & Interior Architecture: Laura Hammett

Property Development: Residence One

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June 12, 2017
Bespoke Luxury Design: Chester Square

Today’s residence is a newly redeveloped 19th-century, seven-story townhouse in the prestigious Belgravia district in London. This property was given an entirely bespoke luxury design by twin brothers Will & Ben Samuels of the boutique property development company Wilben. Every new feature is custom designed specifically for this home and finished to the highest specifications. Due to its historical and architectural significance, the brothers maintained and carefully restored many of the original period features. The results are a mix of contemporary and British heritage that perfectly captures the heart of high-end British interior design today.

The home is in affluent Chester Square, one of the most highly regarded garden squares in the city. Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher lived here after her tenure until she passed in 2013. It is the largest of the family townhomes that make up the imposing white stucco fronted terraces overlooking the private garden which is open only to residents of the square. This home uniquely benefits from a double mansard roof, allowing for additional bedrooms upstairs, and an unusually large mews house at the rear. The completed residence now totals over 8,000 square feet spread over seven floors with an elevator to reach each. Continue reading for more details.

The first photos show the first-floor formal living room. Wilben maintained the room’s original proportions and restored some of the original features such as the cornices and the beautiful marble fireplace. Wainscoting and additional architectural detailing emphasize the dimensions while honoring the structure’s history. Silk wall-coverings line the upper portions of the walls adding a bit of luxe. The floors are handset, stained and lacquered oak. Bespoke, satin lacquer finished oak cabinetry includes integrated LED lighting and hand stitched padded panels. A custom commissioned crystal chandelier from Italy sparkles over the central seating area. Bespoke furnishings with tailored cushions and cashmere throws group into zoned conversation areas on custom wool/silk area rugs. Tailored window dressings in wonderful fabrics frame the windows that look out over the garden. The entire home is turn-key finished in anticipation of the lifestyle of those who will occupy it.

To increase the available living space, Wilben connected the main property to the mews house at the rear. The original mews was rebuilt with a basement excavation that extends it down two levels to line up with the main house and the two merge to provide over 1,000 additional square-feet.

The living room opens onto a private open-air terrace leading to the family media room (above) created on the first floor of the mews. Accordion glass doors across the front fold completely to the side. A rear staircase provides direct access to the kitchen below. The room features a large skylight above complete with integrated electric blinds. The oak flooring and bespoke cabinetry in the front living area continue back here. Bespoke furnishings gather before the large television centered in the cabinetry.

The main entrance hall on the ground level includes inlaid marble floors to create a more formal welcome. The restored original staircase shows beautifully with the silk carpet runner.

The formal dining room positions at the front on the ground level. The room centers with an original marble fireplace flanked with bespoke oak cabinetry with antiqued mirror backing and padded paneled doors. Applied moldings inset with fabric wallpaper cover the walls. A contemporary-style silk and crystal chandelier suspends above an oval table surrounded by chairs upholstered with different but complimentary fronts and backs. Wilben created the room for formal entertaining with a bespoke luxury design that balances Georgian heritage and contemporary living.

A handsome study situates on the ground floor beyond the dining room. Stained oak floors in a chevron design and paneled walls create a smart home office that is both elegant and practical.

The kitchen and family dining area complete the ground floor, spanning the width across the rear. The bespoke Hacker kitchen features Quartz worktops with smoked glass back-splash and professional grade Gaggenau appliances. Italian marble clads the back wall and forms the breakfast bar. The thoughtfully designed space is suitable for both family use and grand scale entertaining.

The lower ground floor holds the home theater. A super-high definition projector displays onto a 108” acoustically transparent fixed screen. Stained timber inset with padded upholstered panels cover the walls. A back-lit, specialist finished coffered ceiling crowns the room. Deep, comfortable seating custom created for this space continues the bespoke luxury design that defines this home.

The lower floor includes a wine storage area designed with stained and lacquered oak flooring and shelving.

A twenty-five-foot-high light well, formed in the center runs through the core from the basement up through to the first floor. A skylight at the top, forming part of the terrace floor, shines natural light through to interior windows and on down here to the lowest level. The space features a wall covered with green ivy to bring a sense of the outdoors into the rooms that open to it. The area at the bottom of the light well serves as the home gym/yoga room.

Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms down here bring the total to eight. The designers included these to serve as staff quarters along with a separate staff kitchen and a convenient side entrance. Here, one of the bedrooms serves as a spa treatment room.

The home’s configuration allows for two spacious full-floor master bedroom suites up on the second and third floor. Both bedrooms lead through bespoke dressing areas to large marble bathrooms. The home’s bespoke luxury design is very apparent in the bedrooms. The bed’s design integrates with the entire wall it extends from with upholstered and mirrored walls, built-in side cabinetry and side closets with upholstered doors. Across the room, more upholstered closets flank a central integrated writing or dressing nook. The beds finish with custom bedding and automated tailored draperies open and close at the touch of a button.

Four additional bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms make up the fourth and fifth floors with luxury and style. The home also includes a two-car rear loading garage created on the ground level of the mews house.

That concludes our design inspiration for today. To see more bespoke luxury design in London be sure to check out:

Bespoke Design: Contemporary Luxury

Luxury Interior Design: Mayfair

Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

Wilben’s Bespoke Luxury Design Listing

This turnkey residence complete with its bespoke luxury design is available for immediate occupation through agents Savills and Strutt & Parker.

Established in 2009, Wilben’s philosophy is simple: create the most desirable homes within London’s most desirable addresses. The company prides itself on its holistic private service which provides clients with both interior design and architectural services that are second-to-none. They only work with known and trusted teams of contractors and specialists who commit to the extremely high standards they demand. Wilben’s design team combines creativity and excellence to deliver interiors of the highest specifications where quality is apparent in every detail. The company offers a complete, professional and bespoke property development service, from acquisition to completion.

Property Development and Design: Wilben

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May 29, 2017
Luxury Upholstery: Aiveen Daly

Aiveen Daly is a luxury upholstery specialist who, along with her team of highly skilled artisans at her London studio, create some of the finest upholstery work I have ever seen. Her intricate couture level work features hand-beading, stitching, and fabric manipulation techniques using the finest fabrics and leathers for which she has become known.

Aiveen’s exquisite embellishment and expert tailoring of home goods over the last ten years have made her the most in-demand luxury upholstery specialist in the UK. A global clientele allows her to practice her craft at the highest levels. The studio is constantly innovating to create beautiful bespoke furnishings and interior surfaces and regularly collaborates with the world’s top interior designers and architects.

Her work has shown here on this site in multiple projects we have featured on London designers. We have received loads of questions and feedback. In response, we decided to focus today’s design inspiration solely on the luxury upholstery of Aiveen Daly.

LUXURY UPHOLSTERY DESIGN INSPIRATION

Inspired by the world of fashion’s haute couture, Aiveen’s hand-upholstered pieces combine meticulous attention to detail and flawless execution applying many of the rules of couturiers. Her artisan team creates everything in the studio and completes each work with acute precision using specialist instruments to position buttons, fabrics, and beads one-tenth of a millimeter in place. The quality is of the highest unquestionable caliber. This precise detail is what sets the work of Aiveen Daly apart from the mass-produced goods on offer today.

Let’s take a look at some of her items!

The Flourish chair is a majestic high backed chair with pearl & bronze floral beadwork applied by hand. The design takes inspiration from the exquisite Lesage embroidery of the 1940’s. It’s here with black gloss legs though other finishes are available. Aiveen works with clients to create bespoke luxury upholstery commissions, all produced in a range of color palettes.

The Paradise chair takes inspiration from the vibrantly embroidered creations of Gucci’s design director, Alessandro Michele. Striking emerald green Tabularasa by Dedar and a pleated gloss satin upholster the chair. The contrasting fabrics are stitched on the bias, and the gliding bird is beaded and embroidered entirely by hand with tiny bronze, black and gold beads, and gold thread. It is shown here with lacquered black gloss legs with bespoke brass sabots. Many other finishes are available on request. The chair requires seven specialist craftspeople four months to finish by hand.

The Swathe Stiletto chair is shown first in a formal dining room completed by London luxury developer Oliver Burns. The feminine silhouette is swathed in suede or satin meticulously upholstered by hand with skinny tapered legs. It is shown here with a Spina pearl and crystal tassel. The chair was also used by luxury design firm Elicyon in the dining room with additional hand-beading and embroidery applied. You can see it featured in Glamorous Luxury Design here.

The Concertina bench is upholstered in smooth Dedar Tabularasa 100% cotton satin and Italian lambskin leather. The leather is twisted and woven to create wonderful concertina folds. The Bolsters are decorated with hand stitched leather tabs and nestled into the upholstery. They rest perfectly on the carved dark oak satin-stained plinths. Custom sizes and finishes as always are available.

Inspired by the iconic Chanel handbag, the Ice Diamond Bench comprises over 250 symmetrical and meticulously placed hand-quilted diamonds in the softest leathers. The process requires time and absolute precision. Here it stands on gray gloss legs but comes in a variety of finishes for the legs and fabric or leathers for the luxury upholstery.

The Electra Chair functions as a dressing or dining chair. It shows here in silver satin with weighty metal belt detail across the back. The belt comes in silver or gold metal finish. I think it would be fabulous in suede or a supple leather. Do you love these details? I would love many items in my house complete with such thought. Aiveen also does upholstered doors, wall panels, headboards, and full canopy beds.

The art deco-inspired Liberty Stiletto chair includes hand-embroidered crystal and metallic beads on meticulously pleated satin. Bejeweled glamor is everything!

Here we have the hand sculpted and fluted Olympus chair in a dark pink satin with pleated details and a silver metal knot design. Also available in gold metal finish.

The Agave Stiletto chair’s design is painstakingly beaded by hand with antique bronze, silver, and pearlescent beads. It is meticulously upholstered in cream cotton satin on glossy black legs.

The Chevron chair, inspired by the work of Azzedine Alaia, is a stunning dressing or dining chair shown in deep blue metallic vinyl with precision cut and stitched seams upholstered by hand.

“Every day I am inspired by couture, jewel settings, and other haute crafts which become so personal to their owner. I have tried to relay that with upholstery at the centerpiece as it has a very tactile and aesthetic quality. I hope the craftsmanship in each piece will sing out to match the technical ingenuity and conjure up a genuine sense of delight.” Aiveen Daly

Aiveen sees her work as the couture of the upholstery design industry, and she uses many of the same suppliers as the fashion houses. For that reason, her work tends to follow fashion trends more than interior decorating ones. Her pieces have increasingly come to be viewed as art.

The business is not without its challenges. Because everything is unique, it’s tough to plan a timetable because you just don’t know how long things will take. Often, the studio has to have several attempts at something before it is perfect. Aiveen admits that this can be incredibly frustrating but the reactions of her clients when they see the result is worth it.

For the most part, Aiveen works with interior designers on behalf of high net-worth individuals rather than the clients themselves. One of the things asked for most is dining chairs. The dining room is one of the most important rooms in the house for many of her clients. Glamourous entertaining is essential. Statement dining chairs are extremely popular.

I’ll wrap up this post with a collection of Aiveen Daly’s very popular couture cushions.

Dip-dyed feather cushion, Feather golden-tip cushion, Speckled flower feather cushion, and Feather flower pink cushion.

Various takes on her Empress cushion.

Crystal drop cushion, Silver bow cushion, Embroidered chevron cushion, and Silver belt cushion.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

I have such huge respect and admiration for the talented craftspeople who uphold the standards of quality in hand-created goods. It is so important that we support them and keep these traditional methods alive and relevant in these fast times. We must celebrate creative artistry. We cannot allow traditional forms of craftsmanship to fade away.

AIVEEN DALY’S LUXURY UPHOLSTERY

On her website, Aiveen also has a small collection of some of her most popular cushion designs available immediately, including some shown here. You definitely want to check it out!

Aiveen Daly

Photos and info via, courtesy of, and with special thanks to Aiveen Daly.

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October 15, 2016
Bespoke Design: Contemporary Luxury

Bespoke design has become the fundamental ingredient in the creation of the finest luxury interiors for contemporary living. This residence is a perfect example of carefully considered and uncompromising luxurious bespoke design. For our design inspiration today, we look to London’s ultra-exclusive One Hyde Park development in Knightsbridge. This 4,500 square foot residence has been completed by the award-winning luxury interior design firm Casa Forma to serve as a comfortable holiday home for an international family.

Bespoke Design is the last word in contemporary luxury!

Casa Forma’s designs were inspired by and are synergistic with the buildings Modernist and Art Deco-inspired architecture. Their primary focus was on practicality and ease of function, resulting in a smart and sophisticated contemporary design. At the same time, the design team focused on creating a timeless style and a unique living experience with the incorporation of the best of luxury bespoke design. This isn’t just any apartment after all. These are among the most expensive apartments in the world, and it was very necessary to create ultra-special interiors that reflect that. The interiors realized here are a product of the design team being enabled to fully develop each detail with ultimate precision using the finest materials, finishes, and processes to their exacting bespoke standards.

BESPOKE DESIGN INSPIRATION

Upon entering the home, one steps into a long central corridor that extends through the apartment, connecting to the main living area at the far end. This corridor is the primary passage route from which all the other rooms flow. Casa Forma developed two types of bespoke designed paneling features to highlight this main hall. On one side, high-gloss sycamore panels with an Ombre color gradient add light and subtlety. On the opposite, an Art Deco-inspired map of Hyde Park’s pathways simplified into geometric shapes, creates an abstract design that serves as the focus. The map combines metalized panels with multi-tone resin fill and bronze trims connected by bronzed mirror panels with triple bevel edges.

The interior design in the main living area focuses on maximizing the incredible open views over Hyde Park. Floor-to-ceiling, triple-glazed glass windows and doors make up the three outer walls. The double-volume living room divides into two seating areas with the furniture layout arranged to best take in the light and view. The designers completed the interior wall with sliding panels made of dyed goat skin tiles set in rosewood interspaced with mirrored panels with Deco-style beveled glass relief.

The entertainment system tucks away out of view behind the sliding wall panels. A novel turntable resides in a unique niche concealed by a commissioned eglomise painting. A deluxe bar with LED lighting details also hides behind the panels. The rooms mood and use can change completely by adjusting the panels.

The formal dining room’s luxurious design includes a feature wall created with silver and gold leaf panels. The opposite wall features bronze and glass cabinetry framed with a back-lit mosaic of tortoiseshell and tiger eye. How is that for your original bespoke design details? Above the table, a grouping of blown glass lighting pendants provides the room with a warm amber glow. You can imagine just how extraordinary this must look with the lights low for dinner.

The spacious contemporary kitchen is Baulthaup designed and equipped with Gaggenau appliances.

One of the original four bedrooms now serves as a sexy study that doubles as a games room. The room has a sleek, contemporary finish. Casa Forma bespoke designed the magnificent units lining the walls which were then made by skilled craftsmen in Italy. The designers used stained solid Indian Rosewood with a piano high-gloss finish complete with bronze trim. The room can still act as a guestroom for the kidskin leather sofa converts into a bed.

The designers reconfigured the en-suite bathroom linked to the study to include a Swedish dry sauna. This detail proved to be the biggest challenge of the entire project. The smartly designed building has the latest heat and moisture detectors which presented a problem. Casa Forma ultimately perfected the design, and the small yet complex feature is a hugely successful addition.

The home’s guest powder room features a unique bespoke created wall finish. Silver and gold leaf gesso, treated with an acid wash to render a distressed look covers the walls creating depth and texture.

Casa Forma completed the bedrooms with designs that embrace both style and elegance to provide the ultimate in comfort. The bespoke designed wall units continue in here with their rich high gloss finish and Art Deco-inspired shapes. Luxurious hand painted silk covers the walls accented with beveled glass finished mirror panels. The neutral color palette used throughout the rest of the home continues in the bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own spacious en-suite marble bathroom.

Custom rugs, sumptuous fabrics, expert lighting, bespoke furnishings and a state-of-the-art home automation system complete the home with a smart, absolutely original luxurious design. Such attention to detail is typical for a residence within One Hyde Park. As residents, the owners also have access to the development’s multiple world-class high-end facilities.

Designed by Lord Rogers, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect, One Hyde Park is the first Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Europe. When originally built, the press proclaimed that it was one of London’s most prestigious residential addresses. With striking design, exemplary service, luxurious facilities, and impenetrable security ensuring privacy, the homes within One Hyde Park tend to be the preference of a certain discerning international high-net-worth audience.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend.

If you would like to see more fabulous London residences that feature spectacular bespoke design details, be sure to see my articles:

Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

Timeless Interior Design: Boscolo

Casa Forma’s Luxurious Bespoke Design

The award-winning luxury interior design firm Casa Forma provides a comprehensive interior and architectural design service. Headquartered in London, their experienced team of interior designers is world-class experts from the fields of decorative and structural design. They place importance on understanding the needs of their clients for a personalized service delivered to an uncompromising standard.

Interior Design: Casa Forma: Luxury Interior Designers London

Photography: James Balston

Thank you for reading along with me today. I trust you enjoyed and found some inspiration in the gorgeous bespoke design details used to create this unique family residence by Casa Forma. Be sure to let me hear from you in the comments.

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September 24, 2016
Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

This spectacular residence, a five-bedroom apartment located within the prestigious One Hyde Park building, situated in the heart of cosmopolitan Knightsbridge, has been completed by the luxury interior design studio Elicyon. The flawless contemporary luxury design has been executed with opulent materials and exquisite bespoke craftsmanship to create a remarkable city residence.

The homeowners, an international family, use the apartment for special occasions when they are in the city and want it to be a grand showstopper when they entertain. This unique property is an example of the ultimate in glamorous luxury design, and that is what makes it our design inspiration for today. Take a look!

LONDON LUXURY DESIGN

The homeowners are Baccarat crystal enthusiasts with quite an extensive collection of vases and lighting which Elicyon incorporated into the home’s interior design. Marble, mirrors, fine crystal, and exquisite finishes abound. It’s pure glamorous luxury design! Contemporary lines and symmetry define the home’s lavish interiors and the specialty pieces created to complete them. Every angle and detail are carefully considered and executed.

“We create tailored environments crafted with precision and care, that capture the vision of our clients.” Charu Gandhi/Elicyon

The double-volume formal living room holds two seating areas, each crowned with a grandly scaled glamorous Baccarat chandelier, created to mirror each other. Silver leaf finished ceilings softly scatter the light above, while high-contrast Italian marble floors reflect the room from below. Sculpted Lalique crystal tiles, inlaid and under-lit, further enhance the beauty of the floors. Custom furnishings of bespoke design complement the owners existing pieces to perfect the space they occupy. Every detail displays exquisite luxury design. Elicyon knows this is a must when creating homes for some of the world’s most discerning clients.

Elicyon brought in the specialty firm Interior ID, to create the joinery throughout the entire property to the highest specifications using incredible materials and featuring beautiful details. Interior ID, from its Notting Hill studio, controls each project from the first commission stages, through the creative design process and project management to delivery and installation. The firm has its workshop in Austria. With its extensive in-house facilities, they bring together traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology to create unrivaled bespoke cabinetry and fitted interiors. Renowned for their excellence, the company produces complex projects in many exceptional materials and finishes; wood, glass, metal, stone, leather, and textiles. Interior ID actively collaborates with many of the top names involved in the creation of luxury properties.

For the highly-specialized upholstery work, Elicyon brought in Aiveen Daly. Note the fabulous work done on the backs of the dining chairs, along with all the detail displayed throughout the home. Elicyon also included the beautiful couture artistry of Beaumont and Fletcher. I cannot begin to say enough about the extraordinary level of refined beauty this company creates.

Aiveen Daly’s couture-inspired work with furnishings and accessories feature in high-end interiors all around the world. Her studio uses luxurious embellishment and artful fabric manipulation techniques to adorn furniture and surfaces. Her work includes exquisite detailing such as delicate beading, pleating, and stitching executed on fine fabrics and supple leathers. Daly is one of London’s top go-to insiders for the most beautiful bespoke luxury design with home upholstery. She regularly collaborates with top interior designers, design studios, architects and other purveyors of luxury goods around the globe.

Beaumont and Fletcher provides the design industry with rare and beautifully designed textiles of unequaled quality. Their couture collection of extraordinarily luxurious fabrics feature flawlessly executed hand-embroidery on fine silks and velvet, with gold and silver threads. Some embellished with pearls and crystals, others inlaid with semi-precious stones, but each a true work of art. They also create fine furniture and accessories with meticulous attention to detail rendered with traditional craftsmanship in uncompromising quality. You really should take a moment and look at their website if you love exquisite beauty.

The beautifully created master bedroom displays intelligent design and bespoke detailing. Quilted satin covers the mirror framed, upholstered headboard. The custom bed coverings feature exquisite specialty detailing; intricate raised embroidery, hand beading, and tassels. It is so rare to find this level of couture finishing on home goods. The bedside tables have mirrored fronts, polished Port Laurent marble tops, patinated brass trim and shimmering gloss finish. Across from the bed, a floating marble vanity anchors the mirrored wall. The Baccarat chandelier and lamps complete the room with a jewel box perfection.

Above and in the photos below, we see two of the guest bedrooms. Both include a pair of twin beds united beneath a framed headboard in a specialist resin finish. Mirrors span the walls to the side to encompass the width of the bedside tables. The ceiling above stops just before meeting the wall to allow for soft lighting to glow from within. The bedside tables and other pieces about the rooms shine in polished high gloss lacquer. Some pieces have marble tops, with either patinated brass or polished nickel trim and handles. Each of the fully upholstered beds has integrated storage beneath them. Both rooms, as well as the other bedrooms, have their bespoke detailing for a luxury design.

That concludes our very glamorous luxury design inspiration for today, my friend. I hope you enjoyed the fine contemporary design of this home located within one of London’s most exclusive addresses. This residence was shortlisted for The Design Society’s International Interior Design & Architecture Awards 2016.

To see another fabulous residence completed by Elicyon, be sure to see:

Contemporary Luxury Design: Hyde Park

To see more glamorous interior design, you must check out:

Eclectic Luxury Design: Lori Morris

Iconic Luxury Design: Ferris Rafauli

ELICYON’S LUXURY DESIGN CONCLUSION

Elicyon is a Chelsea, London based luxury design studio. The award-winning firm creates tailored environments, crafted with precision, care and meticulous attention to detail in some of the most desirable, prominent locations in the UK and internationally. As a multidisciplinary studio, featuring highly professional Designers, Architects, and Project Managers, they provide a comprehensive, diverse, and extensive service that allows them to fulfill their client’s dreams and expectations.

Interior Design: Elicyon

Photography: Elicyon

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September 6, 2016
Contemporary Luxury Design: Hyde Park

The exquisite tailoring of this chic London apartment is a testimony to contemporary luxury design in the historic city. The residence is set within a grand, iconic mansion block in Bayswater with beautiful views over Hyde Park. Chelsea-based luxury interior design studio Elicyon has transformed this four-bedroom residence into an exceptional home finished to superlative standards.

The design studio restored many of the home’s original architectural features while completing it with a polished contemporary luxury design for elegant modern living. Renowned for their turnkey lifestyle design, Elicyon expertly managed the entire process from conception through to completion. The results are quite remarkable. Come see for yourself!

BAYWATERS MANSION CONTEMPORARY LUXURY

The living room features a sophisticated neutral color palette of creams and grays, highlighted with a layering of metallic hues. Two gray sofas and a pair of quilted armchairs anchor the furniture arrangement around a two-stepped coffee table on a graphically carved silk rug, all from the iconic luxury brand Fendi Casa. The entire home has a sophisticated air with contemporary glamorous interiors.

A large bespoke artwork by the art studio Based Upon, acts as the room’s focal point with its prominent position located above the center sofa. On either side of the bronze-and-brass work is a custom display cabinet. The home’s design notes every detail. Almond cream leather with brass trim fronts the cabinets and drawers beneath the display shelves complete with lacquered inner sides. A structured tiered chandelier echoes the design of the room perfectly. Silk draperies and luxurious cushions in an array of shimmering and textured silk, satin, velvet, and suede create a soft balance for this very luxe rendition of an inspired industrial space.

The elegant and refined entrance hall welcomes visitors with soft pleasing colors, clean lines, and an array of rich touchable textures. The far feature wall functions as a complete work of art. A pair of basket-weave lighting sconces flank the bronze antiqued diamond-pattern mirrors with bronze framing. A sculpture by Lorenzo Quin, Give and Take III centers the scene.

A custom rug runs the length of the hall, while a custom Murano glass chandelier illuminates the space from above. A crocodile leather Fendi Casa console and mirror position across from a contemporary luxury low-profile sofa layered with indulgently soft, silk cushions. The designers had the oil painting above the sofa, like all of the paintings throughout the residence, custom created specifically to complement the color palette around it.

The formal dining room is gracious and glamorous. A custom dining table composed of a walnut tabletop on a brass sled base groups with ten button-tufted velvet dining chairs gathered on a custom silk rug with another structured faceted crystal chandelier sparkling above. Sleek walnut side pieces with brass detailing echo the table’s design creating an Art Deco feel. A pair of brass sculptural light sconces flanks an octagonal shagreen mirror above the buffet.

The look is both classic in its design and very now. The room’s location right beyond the living room makes for an easy flow when entertaining. The luxurious, sophisticated design of this entire apartment demands the return of the “cocktail hour” before dinner. How would you like your drink tonight dear?

The master bedroom features a custom silk-upholstered and grid-designed mirror headboard. Golden yellow accents kick up the soft glistening color palette. Custom upholstered chairs fit into and soften the corners of the room. Crown molding along the ceiling line conceals the window drapery panel’s fittings for a smooth, flawless finish. The beautiful fabrics here and throughout the apartment are sublime in their design simplicity, yet rich in texture and supreme softness. Nothing is plain and ordinary. The combination of the finest materials and iconic luxury brand furnishings mixed with bespoke pieces creates an entirely contemporary and custom luxury experience without being loud or showy. The effect is smart, serene, and very inviting.

The following photos show the remaining bedroom’s rich features. The same level of detail and care used in the rest of the house continue throughout.

That concludes our design inspiration for today, my friend. I hope you enjoyed this exquisitely tailored London apartment and its contemporary luxury design. Bespoke cabinetry, Fendi Casa, crystal-dripping chandeliers, luxurious fabrics, and plenty of mirrors; This is an exciting interior design that I applaud! Let’s amp up the glamour in our homes today!

To see another fabulous residence completed by this award-winning design studio, be sure to see:

Glamorous Luxury Design: Elicyon

To see more contemporary Luxury, be sure to see:

Bespoke Design: Contemporary Luxury

Manhattan Contemporary Luxury Apartment

ELICYON’S CONTEMPORARY LUXURY DESIGN

Elicyon is a luxury design studio based in Chelsea, London. The studio creates unique and exclusive environments, tailored with precision, care, and meticulous attention to detail. The professional and sophisticated design team at Elicyon discover and bring to fruition the vision of their clients. The design team ensures that every project is perfectly tailored to the client’s needs, personal taste, and lifestyle.

Interior Design: Elicyon

Photography: Elicyon

Thanks so much for reading along with me today! Let me hear from you. Please share in the comments some ways you create glamour in your home. We want to share the experience with you.

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May 13, 2016