Triz often uses the room for exercising and didn’t want to have to move a chunky coffee out of the way to do so, so I left the central floor area clear and positioned String shelving by the sofa so that it acts as a handy surface area for drinks and candles. I therefore included multi-purpose pieces that can fulfil several different functions – and, as Triz and her husband plan to move at some point in the next few years, I focused on timeless modular furniture that won’t date and can be reconfigured or extended to suit future homes. Given the room’s compact dimensions and varied uses, versatility was key. I also incorporated a hint of mid-century style, and created elements of contrast by offsetting clean lines with recurring circle, curve and arch motifs. You can see my mood board and visualisations below: Taking Triz’s love of calming neutrals and her wonderful pared-back style as starting points, I put together a subtle yet sophisticated scheme based around soft beige and rich walnut, with grey and black accents to give depth and structure. She also tasked me with rejigging the layout to make the space work better for her and her husband, who use it for relaxing, entertaining, dining and occasional working. She was keen to retain the room’s bright and airy ambience, but wanted to inject some warmth, add some much-needed storage and invest in some new furniture.
She then turned it into a reality, and it was wonderful to see the finished space in person.Īs you might have guessed from her Instagram handle, Triz is a fellow minimalist and had already created a great blank canvas, painting the walls white and fitting a beautiful oak floor. I started with an hour-long consultation so I could get a feel for the space, Triz’s taste and her budget (done on site in this instance, but I can use Zoom for those who aren’t based locally), before getting to work on the scheme. She opted for my full-room package, which gives clients a bespoke design with everything they need (mood board, floor plan, visual renderings, clickable shopping list) to implement it in their own time and at their own pace. Triz lives near me in Bristol and we’ve been following each other on Instagram for a while now, so I was delighted when she asked me for help transforming her living room. So, I’m very excited to be able to show you the results of one of my favourite projects to date, created for Triz of. Many people (understandably) are reluctant to have their homes featured online, and in any case lockdown has made it virtually impossible for me to visit them to take photos over the last year. It’s not often I get to share my finished client designs.
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