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Their design philosophy has never been
more relevant than today: “the reality is that
the nature of home life in this Covid-19 era
is changing – with more time working from
home, people are increasingly recognising
they need to be in an environment that
truly reflects an aspect of wellbeing,” says
Lauren. Naturally, each SKIN project is
bespoke and tailored but united by the
brand’s classic, yet edgy, trademark look of
pairing hand-selected vintage furniture finds
and art with modern materials and styles.
Whether creating interiors inspired by old
world antiques, chinoiserie, French art deco
or mid-century masters, they are unafraid of
anachronistic pairings, so expect to find Louis
XIV tables matched with Milo Baughman
chairs or a Biedermeier chest with Scolari
lighting, in SKIN’s exciting living spaces.
They regularly use top world brands such
as Pierre Frey, Jiun Ho, Dedar, Holly Hunt,
Phillip Jeffries, House of Hackney, Timorous
Beasties, Jean Paul Gaultier and many more.
SKIN not only takes on large interior design
projects with private residential clients,
developers, commercial and hospitality
spaces, but also offers design consultancy
for smaller projects. SKIN has recently
announced its new venture, Trinity Luxury
Group, which is poised to take on the
ambitious task of transforming beautiful
European châteaux into art-minded luxury
hotels and creative havens.
To find unique pieces for projects, Lauren
and Michelle scout the world, frequenting
estate sales and auction houses, exploring
furniture markets and visiting their
favourite shopping districts. As part of this
international approach, Lauren and Michelle
welcome clients to join them on their design
journeys by offering one-on-one or small
group shopping trips to London, Paris,
New York and San Francisco. Whether it’s
delving into San Francisco’s Design District
or discovering fabrics in Paris’ Marché Saint-
Pierre, Lauren and Michelle personalise each
trip, offering expert guidance, and providing
insights on the emotional impact of interiors
along the way.