The Art of Design Issue 53 2021 | Page 7

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The colour palette also works a subtle magic by mimicking the berry reds , sapphire blues and juniper greens found in nature . While vibrant , these organic colours exude a sense of tranquillity and wellbeing .
BOLD AS BRASS
“ We opted for a subdued palette in the dining room ” says Ed . “ That way , the rippling brass pendant light , aqua-blue hand bowl and artwork would really pop ”.
JEWEL TONES
Next , the team turned its attention to the showstopping living room with its sweeping views of the Capital . Everything in this space , except for a glass and vellum coffee table by Julian Chichester , was designed by Angel O ’ Donnell and made by London-based artisans .
The large oval dining table with its brushed bronze base and black-stained oak top was designed in-house . As were the dark grey linen dining chairs .
Here , textures abound in all directions – from the grain of the wood to the shagreen leather of the drinks cabinet .
Curved forms join clean-lined bronze and glass finishes to faintly imitate the snaking River Thames and eclectic architecture outside .