Photos from a 2 year development project in Knightsbridge. This is the design and creation of 9 Studio apartments over 7 floors. The scheme is dark wood mixed with white walls and lots of textured natural fabrics in linens, wools and velvets which bring in a hit of colour. This is the main show apartment. Two more to follow….
They may be referred to with different names such as Media Room, Entertainment Room etc but for most the ‘Cinema Room’ requirements are invariably the same: Comfort & cosiness. To me this means rich colours, textured fabrics to bring warmth and big fluffy blankets to snuggle under during movie time.
Practically speaking, sound is a big factor within these rooms. Fabric stretched walling is the perfect sound buffer plus has the advantage of giving warmth and depth to the room. A recently completed cinema room had navy blue ‘suede’ wallpaper and heavy wool curtains in the same tone. This gave the room a totally cocooned feeling once the curtains were drawn and the lights were lowered in anticipation of the afternoon matinee……..
{Photos: Helen Ford Design}
Today I’ve been thinking about organic interiors; those that bring the outside in, are full of texture and natural finishes. Think wood, washed linen, (fake) furs, wool, coir, plants, wicker……..
Left to right: Image // Console // Lamps // Art // Mirror // Side stool // Slouchy chair // Rug // Sofa // Soft ottomans
{Images from top: Axel Vervoordt // Melanie Molesworth // Moodboard: Helen Ford Design}