The Art of Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 13

13 The drawing room originally felt unhomely and cold due to the enormous scale of the sliding doors, so we introduced heavily interlined satin curtains with textured pelmets, accessorised with stunning bespoke crystal tiebacks to provide a touch of glamour. Individual threads were selected for the tiebacks to provide a perfect match to the rest of the scheme, and enabled us to personalise the length to suit to extraordinary height of the window. Formal Living area We introduced smoky blue and silver accents to lift the sumptuous, buttoned, deep blue velvet sofas and further create a sophisticated and luxurious scheme. The rich, silk effect rug edged in a soft taupe border, provided a plush texture underfoot, but also allowed the room to be zoned between the sociable seating area around the coffee table and the reading area in front of the bookshelf. We designed high back reading chairs in front of the bookshelf and upholstered them in a statement geometric patterned velvet fabric, carrying the smoky blues into this area of the room.