A Philosophy of Service
We think of our London interior design company's services as being a "considered purchase" for luxury-orientated homeowners worldwide. In my opinion, the number one priority for any interior design company should be "understanding the client's needs". At Global Interior Design in London, we use a specialised and proprietary matrix process to achieve optimal results for each and every project - our goal is to outfit "luxury homes of the world" and we think long and hard about how to customise our service offerings to meet the unique needs of every client with an effort level of 100% or more!
Hello World, It's Me London
When I started my London-based interior design company, Global Interior Design, I always knew that we would end up catering to clients all across the world. From the very beginning, I have understood that value that international clients will derive from the designer flair of our professional London team. Today, as we move towards serving every corner of the globe, we have a tight quality control process through which all of our designs are approved to the highest quality and finalised with oversight from our interior design company's head office in central London. Whether a client is requesting "cool luxury" or "warm luxury" styles, we guarantee a no-fuss and hassle-free service - whether we are sourcing cabinetry and panelling from the Cotswolds or antique furniture with gold leaf detailing from Paris!
Eco-Friendly Interior Design
We must learn to use energy more efficiently, and for most people there is no better way to do that than to start right at home. Several years ago, our London-based interior design company started to focus on so-called "green design" for our most discerning and future-thinking high-end clients. Since then, we have supported countless homeowners and office redevelopers both in London and worldwide through their efforts to maximise energy efficiency. This spirit of innovation truly reflects the essence of how an interior design company should work - showcasing a collaborative relationship with our clients, and uncovering new ways to customise our designs to help build a better reality for our environment and for future generations.
Unique Value Comes From Experience
A great interior design company can only be built on experience. With every new project come new learnings and fresh perspectives. One of the questions asked most often by clients of our London-based interior design company is "what should I spend extra on to beautify this design?" This question can only be answered effectively by a highly experienced interior design company. As with so many things in interior design, it is all about the end client. We might encourage a family to spend a bit extra on a high-end living room entertainment system. By contrast, we might recommend that a wealthy single businessperson with a showcase luxury home spend extra on a wonderful set of antique furniture items from Italy.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Interior Designer - In Love With Design! London’s No-Fuss Interior Design Company - Foliage and Functionality
In this last article (part three in my series "In Love With Design!") we continue with our commentary on the magnificent redesign of the Peugeot family's Kenya Lamu residence, as envisioned and implemented by the prestigious Modola interior design company.
The foliage and vegetation is simply adorable, with clusters of mangrove (a swamplike plant) that climb up out of the earth and envelop palm fronds and an array of white and yellow desert flowers, which look a little like the yellow buttercups that one often sees in London's royal parks. The Modola interior design company installed the pool in an el evated position, fully 10 metres above the beachfront below. The poolside pergola is where the Peugeots and their closest friends assemble for informal lunches and light dinners prior to the evening's entertainment.
London's best-apportioned residences are often characterised by the traditional English conservatory. The equivalent in Kenyan culture is an architectural feature known as the baraza - a snug, sheltered outdoor private space that is covered with a thatched roof and features beautiful outdoor-safe upholstered couches and recliners. The Modola interior design company installed multiple of these units. One can snack on treats or enjoy social time with friends in these nice little spaces while luxuriating in the refreshing sea breezes. The cushions and throws help the Peugeot family to rest and relax while enjoying a meal or afternoon tea. Accessories have been installed by the Modola interior design company to evoke memories of the beach next door - shells, pebbles, rounded beach rocks, and precious gems adorn the foot of each seating area.
In the poolside pergola, one note of dashing colour reflects the overall philosophy of this interior design company's work in beautiful Kenya . The intense red tablecloth contrasts with the green tint of the dishware and orange highlights in the glasses. In London , such colours may risk feeling overbearing - but on the island of Lamu , with its gorgeous blue skies and rich gold colours of the beach, intense relaxation is the net effect. As the founder of a London-based interior design company myself, I commend the Modola team for their amazing work on what must surely be one of the world's top luxury homes!
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The foliage and vegetation is simply adorable, with clusters of mangrove (a swamplike plant) that climb up out of the earth and envelop palm fronds and an array of white and yellow desert flowers, which look a little like the yellow buttercups that one often sees in London's royal parks. The Modola interior design company installed the pool in an el evated position, fully 10 metres above the beachfront below. The poolside pergola is where the Peugeots and their closest friends assemble for informal lunches and light dinners prior to the evening's entertainment.
London's best-apportioned residences are often characterised by the traditional English conservatory. The equivalent in Kenyan culture is an architectural feature known as the baraza - a snug, sheltered outdoor private space that is covered with a thatched roof and features beautiful outdoor-safe upholstered couches and recliners. The Modola interior design company installed multiple of these units. One can snack on treats or enjoy social time with friends in these nice little spaces while luxuriating in the refreshing sea breezes. The cushions and throws help the Peugeot family to rest and relax while enjoying a meal or afternoon tea. Accessories have been installed by the Modola interior design company to evoke memories of the beach next door - shells, pebbles, rounded beach rocks, and precious gems adorn the foot of each seating area.
In the poolside pergola, one note of dashing colour reflects the overall philosophy of this interior design company's work in beautiful Kenya . The intense red tablecloth contrasts with the green tint of the dishware and orange highlights in the glasses. In London , such colours may risk feeling overbearing - but on the island of Lamu , with its gorgeous blue skies and rich gold colours of the beach, intense relaxation is the net effect. As the founder of a London-based interior design company myself, I commend the Modola team for their amazing work on what must surely be one of the world's top luxury homes!
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Interior Designer - In Love With Design! London’s No-Fuss Interior Design Company - The Social Scene
The true core of the residence is the kitchen, and this is where the Modola Interior Design Company decided to place a new door that opens directly onto the village green for easy business or social access! As with many grander London residences, all of the seating/entertainment areas are upstairs. The house features a beautiful social zone where the Peugeots can luxuriate with family and guests from London or Paris in one of two crescent-shaped seating areas. The Modola interior design company elected to install opulent couches that are covered in enchantingly bright coloured pillows, placed around a fabulous extended oak table from a local artisanal interior design company.
On the same upper level, Claudio's interior design company installed a narrow railing-guarded balcony to enhance the feeling of connectedness with the rest of the village. The Peugeot family loves to stand out here at night to enjoy the still air and chat with neighbours - for me this is refreshingly different from most London residences which tend to be so much more secluded!
The Modola interior design company subcontracted a star garden/landscaping design team to further enhance the social functions of the residence. The London-based garden interior design company Hobson & Co. created two enchanting walled-in "secret gardens" that create fresh, shady relaxation spaces - amply secluded from the everyday hubbub of village life. A waterfall and a sophisticated palm jungle surrounding a private seating area make for a simply breathtaking effect. For a touch of Mediterranean class, the interior design company installed a pool and a delightful pergola adjacent to it. The swimming pool is almost a perfect triangle, but the Modola interior design company chose an unusual shape that reminds the viewer of the famed London Eye ferris wheel on the South Bank. Just steps beyond is the ocean itself, and the aquamarine pool water looks simply fabulous alongside the deeper blue of the water beyond.
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On the same upper level, Claudio's interior design company installed a narrow railing-guarded balcony to enhance the feeling of connectedness with the rest of the village. The Peugeot family loves to stand out here at night to enjoy the still air and chat with neighbours - for me this is refreshingly different from most London residences which tend to be so much more secluded!
The Modola interior design company subcontracted a star garden/landscaping design team to further enhance the social functions of the residence. The London-based garden interior design company Hobson & Co. created two enchanting walled-in "secret gardens" that create fresh, shady relaxation spaces - amply secluded from the everyday hubbub of village life. A waterfall and a sophisticated palm jungle surrounding a private seating area make for a simply breathtaking effect. For a touch of Mediterranean class, the interior design company installed a pool and a delightful pergola adjacent to it. The swimming pool is almost a perfect triangle, but the Modola interior design company chose an unusual shape that reminds the viewer of the famed London Eye ferris wheel on the South Bank. Just steps beyond is the ocean itself, and the aquamarine pool water looks simply fabulous alongside the deeper blue of the water beyond.
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Interior Designer - In Love With Design! London’s No-Fuss Interior Design Company - Introduction
Recently I was reading an article about the celebrated London/Italy/Africa-based interior design company Claudio Modola & Co., and their amazing efforts to renovate a breathtaking residence on the island of Lamu, off the coast of Kenya, owned by famed French automobile magnate and fashionista Domitilla Peugeot. It's been a few years since I last visited Kenya on behalf of my interior design company, so I know first-hand that one of the most astonishing things about this fabulous country is the vibrancy of its diverse people-groups. Indeed, I have quite a number of Kenyan friends who live here in London, and they are truly some of the most friendly and beautiful people in the world.
Lamu is an interesting place, and certainly one where you wouldn't expect to find interior design companies around every corner. It's not a conventional tourist destination like London - there are few cars, no public transport options, and plenty of donkeys and power failures. Hence the need for Italy's famous interior design company E. Claudio Modola & Co. to assist Domitilla Peugeot and her famous husband. The couple craved an escape from the bustle of Paris and London, and a true relaxation space in which to luxuriate while on holidays. The goal for Claudio's interior design company was to embrace the Swahili architectural language by including indoor balconies - what a concept! - to echo the traditional street-corner Kenyan village hut. Furthermore, his interior design company was asked to incorporate a crescent moon motif as a core thematic element in the design - as I know from my Kenyan friends in London, this idiom is commonly used to signify good luck in the local culture.
As for furniture, Claudio's interior design company strove for authenticity by selecting a range of beautiful artisan-made pieces from local Swahili designers. Charming hand-crafted wooden beds are a centrepiece of every bedroom, while the Modola team selected rich purple cotton daythrows to offset the bright white cotton sheets from London and the deep blues of the ocean, which are constantly visible from many of the residence's windows. The interior design company recognised that focusing on the upper levels would be key - not just for the gorgeous views, but also to benefit from the constant flow of sea breezes that can make all the difference between a delightful dinner/music soiree and a stiflingly hot evening indoors.
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Lamu is an interesting place, and certainly one where you wouldn't expect to find interior design companies around every corner. It's not a conventional tourist destination like London - there are few cars, no public transport options, and plenty of donkeys and power failures. Hence the need for Italy's famous interior design company E. Claudio Modola & Co. to assist Domitilla Peugeot and her famous husband. The couple craved an escape from the bustle of Paris and London, and a true relaxation space in which to luxuriate while on holidays. The goal for Claudio's interior design company was to embrace the Swahili architectural language by including indoor balconies - what a concept! - to echo the traditional street-corner Kenyan village hut. Furthermore, his interior design company was asked to incorporate a crescent moon motif as a core thematic element in the design - as I know from my Kenyan friends in London, this idiom is commonly used to signify good luck in the local culture.
As for furniture, Claudio's interior design company strove for authenticity by selecting a range of beautiful artisan-made pieces from local Swahili designers. Charming hand-crafted wooden beds are a centrepiece of every bedroom, while the Modola team selected rich purple cotton daythrows to offset the bright white cotton sheets from London and the deep blues of the ocean, which are constantly visible from many of the residence's windows. The interior design company recognised that focusing on the upper levels would be key - not just for the gorgeous views, but also to benefit from the constant flow of sea breezes that can make all the difference between a delightful dinner/music soiree and a stiflingly hot evening indoors.
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Interior Designer - Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios
Today's rising stars of London's executive jetset desire the highest quality in design that allows them to luxuriate and recharge following an intense day in the boardroom. On many occasions, our in-house bathroom design teamhas had to go for gold to meet the latest demands for spa-style extravagance and high-tech luxury. One of the most often-requested features is an outdoor swimming pool, which our high-end London clients will request for either a garden or a stunning cityview roof terrace, or even for the upper deck of a prized houseboat. Join me in this series of blogs as I explain how we achieve amazing results!
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part II
When invited to create an outdoor swimming pool, our bathroom design team will normally rely on ocean-inspired colours and textures that evoke the core mindset of fresh aqua harmony. Often, this means plenty of deep navy or indigo illumination, perhaps with underwater fibre optics that throw a burst of light onto the surface and create a stunning glow in the fresh London nighttime air. Our team of clever bathroom designerswill use all their indoor-inspired talent for this outdoor scenario, incorporating easy-clean tiling, luxurious side-decks, and a bespoke blend of lighting fixtures that is both eye-catching and safety-aware.
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part III
Some outdoor pools in London are only intended for seasonal usage, thanks to our occasionally inclement weather in autumn and winter. For this purpose, our London bathroom design team may encourage clients to select lighting hardware that slides seamlessly into the tilework, creating a flush surface that can be more easily drained and that is more robust to frost during the off-season. We love to use cross-throw illumination patterns that artfully link high-intensity and more shadowy areas to build the sense of mystique and majesty.
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part IV
High-efficiency halogen illuminators are readily available from London lighting wholesalers, and these - together with fibre optic lights - are normally sold in slimline packages that can be embedded into pool walls or floors. As a professional London bathroom designer, I will routinely encourage clients to explore more dynamic colour ecosystems. For example, I love the concept of a wireless colour pad that can be installed next to the illuminator junction. Clients can use a remote control device to choose the desired colour any time, and our bathroom design team can also incorporate an "auto-cycle" option, which dynamically shifts through the entire spectrum of hues over the course of an evening.
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part V
This is the final blog posting in my series on outdoor swimming pool design, from the perspective of our London-based bathroom designconsultancy. Pools can be great places to enjoy a fabulous summer garden party or enchanting soiree. It is important to include ample privacy-aware changing facilities for guests, together with dry zones and wet zones to avoid slip hazards and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Our bathroom designers will also try to make the pool accessible to the elderly or those who are less mobile, perhaps by incorporating an easy-lower deck option and a shallower zone with warm bubble jets where older guests can relax in comfort and gaze out over the London skyline.
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Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part II
When invited to create an outdoor swimming pool, our bathroom design team will normally rely on ocean-inspired colours and textures that evoke the core mindset of fresh aqua harmony. Often, this means plenty of deep navy or indigo illumination, perhaps with underwater fibre optics that throw a burst of light onto the surface and create a stunning glow in the fresh London nighttime air. Our team of clever bathroom designerswill use all their indoor-inspired talent for this outdoor scenario, incorporating easy-clean tiling, luxurious side-decks, and a bespoke blend of lighting fixtures that is both eye-catching and safety-aware.
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part III
Some outdoor pools in London are only intended for seasonal usage, thanks to our occasionally inclement weather in autumn and winter. For this purpose, our London bathroom design team may encourage clients to select lighting hardware that slides seamlessly into the tilework, creating a flush surface that can be more easily drained and that is more robust to frost during the off-season. We love to use cross-throw illumination patterns that artfully link high-intensity and more shadowy areas to build the sense of mystique and majesty.
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part IV
High-efficiency halogen illuminators are readily available from London lighting wholesalers, and these - together with fibre optic lights - are normally sold in slimline packages that can be embedded into pool walls or floors. As a professional London bathroom designer, I will routinely encourage clients to explore more dynamic colour ecosystems. For example, I love the concept of a wireless colour pad that can be installed next to the illuminator junction. Clients can use a remote control device to choose the desired colour any time, and our bathroom design team can also incorporate an "auto-cycle" option, which dynamically shifts through the entire spectrum of hues over the course of an evening.
Splashing About: Swimming Pool Design in London - from Global Interior Design, the No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part V
This is the final blog posting in my series on outdoor swimming pool design, from the perspective of our London-based bathroom designconsultancy. Pools can be great places to enjoy a fabulous summer garden party or enchanting soiree. It is important to include ample privacy-aware changing facilities for guests, together with dry zones and wet zones to avoid slip hazards and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Our bathroom designers will also try to make the pool accessible to the elderly or those who are less mobile, perhaps by incorporating an easy-lower deck option and a shallower zone with warm bubble jets where older guests can relax in comfort and gaze out over the London skyline.
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Interior Designer - Making an Impact: Thoughts on Historical Influences, from the Desk of London's No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios
No matter your age or mood, you almost certainly love to luxuriate under a hot shower jet, or perhaps in a home whirlpool tub to which you can add your favourite rejuvenating lotions and aromatic cleansers? London's top bathroom design teams understand that sophisticated residences demand opulent and sumptuous spa-like bathroom designs. But all too many Londoners are totally in the dark when it comes to the history of bathroom design! In this short series of blog postings I'd like to tell you all about how and why bathroom designs came to be the way they are today.
Making an Impact: Thoughts on Historical Influences, from the Desk of London's No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part II
If you ask a young child to imagine a bathroom, they will begin to tell you about the smooth, cold whiteness of porcelain and plastic, and the crisp, clean feel of sanitised tiles. Astonishingly, these bathroom design elements became commonplace only in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s. And it wasn't until the thirties that bathroom designers were finally introduced to new accessories and ornamentation from London's up-and-coming bathroom hardware factories. London's bathroom design mavens eagerly incorporated these new items, using them to great effect to build flair and sophistication for their most discerning clients.
Making an Impact: Thoughts on Historical Influences, from the Desk of London's No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part III
From the 1920s onwards, things just got better and better for London's bathroom designer communities. Forward-thinking design stars started to encourage clients to choose luxury vanity units with built-in lighting, they created bespoke cabinetry for favourite aromatherapy oils or household medications, and they began to incorporate spa-like elements such as mud, shell and hot-stone treatment zones. London's bathroom designindustry had come alive with creativity and dynamism in a way that would change the interior design community forever.
Interior Designer - Global Interior Design Consultancy Company in London, UK for interior design services.
Making an Impact: Thoughts on Historical Influences, from the Desk of London's No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part II
If you ask a young child to imagine a bathroom, they will begin to tell you about the smooth, cold whiteness of porcelain and plastic, and the crisp, clean feel of sanitised tiles. Astonishingly, these bathroom design elements became commonplace only in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s. And it wasn't until the thirties that bathroom designers were finally introduced to new accessories and ornamentation from London's up-and-coming bathroom hardware factories. London's bathroom design mavens eagerly incorporated these new items, using them to great effect to build flair and sophistication for their most discerning clients.
Making an Impact: Thoughts on Historical Influences, from the Desk of London's No-Fuss Bathroom Design Studios - Part III
From the 1920s onwards, things just got better and better for London's bathroom designer communities. Forward-thinking design stars started to encourage clients to choose luxury vanity units with built-in lighting, they created bespoke cabinetry for favourite aromatherapy oils or household medications, and they began to incorporate spa-like elements such as mud, shell and hot-stone treatment zones. London's bathroom designindustry had come alive with creativity and dynamism in a way that would change the interior design community forever.
Interior Designer - Global Interior Design Consultancy Company in London, UK for interior design services.
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