SOUTHSEA RESIDENTIAL

Interior design projects are always fun when they come around, helping to design somebody’s forever home is a unique and special kind of privilege. Being asked to help design the look and feel of people's new homes is not something that we take lightly. Not at all.

This particular interior design project was broken down into several phases, the first phase was the design and build of the Entrance hallway, Lounge and downstairs W/C and the second phase will include the basement, and kitchen/dining areas. Each phase is broken down into the following  design stages:

·        Mood boards and research

·        CAD plans (Plans, Elevations, Detailed sections)

·        3D model

·        3D Visualisations

The project also involved on-site supervision, as well as the sourcing and purchasing of materials, and FF&E. Naturally, there is a lot more involved when it comes to the design of interior spaces, especially residential spaces.

A professional designer can help with aesthetics, of course, such as styling and colours palette. Much more is involved though, than ‘just’ the aesthetic of a design. Making sure that the entire space of the home has excellent flow, from room to room is just as important as to the colour of the walls.

Being on the coast, blue was almost an instinctual choice of colour for the bathroom and highlights in certain other rooms – as with some of the framed paintings and the Vintage Tiffany Pendant light shade.

The client brief for this project was deliberately vague, which is quite often the road to the best results, and this allowed us to really get creative with the use of space in the property. Provided with a couple of mood board options, the client decided on a classic look for the home.

Why we use mood boards

Mood boards are very effective at helping designers to collaborate effectively with their clients, as we were able to do here. These boards can be created relatively quickly, and they can turn an abstract idea into a real one.

This way designers can effectively share their thoughts and ideas with their clients.

Boards are more effective for this because visuals are always better for conveying ideas than text can manage on its own.

Southsea design options

The client decided against removing some original features, at our recommendation, and we believe the look as a whole is all the better for it. To the right of the main door, at the entrance to the property, there is a narrow stained glass window, which we think you will agree with looks simply gorgeous. Together with the original tiling, the window gives the hallway a classical look that carried on through the building.

In the other rooms can be found ornate ceiling moulds, cornices and there is a stunning fireplace surround in the lounge that would have been a shame to lose.

Stepping through the front door

It was of course very important to set the tone of the property right from the start, and that begins with the entrance hallway. Choosing the right colour palette, materials and combinations of both are essential in accentuating the architecture of the building while also reflecting the owner’s style and taste.

Contrast panelling in the hallway and dark borders make for an elegant and stylish hallway that complements the Victorian architecture whilst giving a contemporary feel. Continuing the look and feel of the hallway and stairs, the downstairs bathroom has a similar colour palette, taking inspiration from the gorgeous Henley Ice Victorian style floor tiles.

The darker colours used in the hallway, and to some extent the downstairs bathroom, lend an air of drama. Slightly offsetting the dramatic effect of the darker tones are the light fittings and overall décor, adding just a splash of brighter colour to give the interior a more modern feel.