Barks & Bliss
We transformed a contemporary family home in Surrey, infusing it with the essence of Cornwall’s landscapes and sea. The nearly new-build property underwent a full refurbishment, incorporating bold, nature-inspired elements and vibrant colors drawn from the family’s favorite holiday destination. Meeting the unique needs of a family with 11 members, including 3 daughters, 4 dogs, […]
Japanese Designer’s Take on Japandi
As a Japanese designer, I’ve frequently been asked to create Japandi interiors over the past few years. Japandi, a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian Japanese design elements, has become a significant trend in the Western world. Japandi: a trend in interior design that combines elements of Japanese and Scandinavian styles.Source: Collins Dictionary Interestingly, when I […]
Beyond Sight and Sound
In a world overflowing with information, our senses are constantly on high alert. The majority of this information, especially in the digital realm, engages just two of our senses – sight and hearing. While our visual and auditory receptors (our eyes and ears) need time to rest, our other three senses remain underutilised in enhancing […]
‘Yugen’ – Philosophy Behind Our Design
We recently received a compliment by a new client of ours, who explained how our projects evoke particular sentiments – specifically feelings such as love, and a sense of being welcomed. This observation has been one of the best compliments we have received, and while very flattered by this acknowledgment, we would also like to […]