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DESIGN PROJECTS | Shalini Misra

Colours found in the garden have been used throughout the house to connect both areas, textures from the garden have also found their way inside

Characterful timeless interiors
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Shalini Misra

halini Misra, based in London, believes in the use of the idea of the outside coming in. The design philosophy for
eco-friendly design wherever possible and often re-uses this house was inspired by the Japanese principle of addition
through subtraction, volume was added by interconnecting

designers, Shalini has just updated an 1850 Victorian mansion walls balance the vibrant collection of art and contemporary
by bringing the outside in, and brightened a luxurious furniture in this stylish home.
A penthouse, situated within an architecturally elegant
A family home with a fantastic garden in St Johns Wood period building, has breath-taking views of Regents Park and
was completely transformed leaving just a white stucco front the London city skyline. Natural light has been maximised
elevation. The 150ft long garden was the focal point of throughout by an inventive use of mirrors placed in the
the design with open terraces and glass windows providing recesses of the large windows and skylights. Natural materials
on blinds, moving screens, cushions and other details to create sumptuous marble gives the spaces warmth and character.

Mirrors in the recesses of windows and skylights increase the light in this penthouse

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Shots of colour from the art and a chaise longue brighten this neutral room

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