When I think about luxury interior and furnishings, I think of high end exquisite fabrics, textures, details, colours and materials. These elements can work together to make a space look classy, chic and sophisticated.

Having a home full of expensive furniture and ornaments can make you feel precious and important, it is fundamental to have a functional space for entertainment or relaxation but we still should be comfortable in our own surrounding. Some people may buy luxurious items because of its expensive price tag others as a show piece; I don’t think we all are materialistic, we like to appreciate the craftmanship behind each creation. Luxurious items are different in standard and quality, the care and attention to detail that has gone into each items makes it more durable and lush.

I will show you some different type of furnishing and interiors but all have the notion of luxury.

The chinchilla faux fur throw: is considered to have the softest fur in the world it’s also incredibly warm.  As this modern faux fur holds a variety of colours, it complements a whole host of colour scheme, which includes blacks, white, earthy and bold tones. It can be used as a throw over the bed, sofa or as a decorative wall hanging. I prefer mine over a sofa keeking me nice, warm and cosy while watching a bit of TV. This super lovely fashionable throw is from www.fauxfurthrows.com. U.K.

The Charles II style mirror captures Edwardian gothic style, an exquisite piece of novelty to have as a centre piece.

Cushions, drapes and curtains create comfort, depth, warmth and privacy

Victorian bedroom wardrobe: this dark wood wardrobe is beautifully crafted, but be careful with large dark interiors try to maintain a balance, you would not want your bedroom to feel small and unsettling.

Dining room with glass table and chairs: sometimes keeping it simple captures the beauty in luxury, break up the theme with small ornaments and furnishing. With a room that’s capturing a lot of natural light it’s essential to have some natural elements, colour and texture to balance the deco.

And finally

I find furniture designer Roberto Ventura designs fabulous. New designs with classical influence gives his furnitures character. Each individual piece is captivating,  the detailing of the patterns, straight lines and curves on each furniture has a story to tell.  The rich bold upholstery makes each creation stand proud, on its own in a living room or in a reception it will be the focus of everyone’s desires.

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ANDREAFAY is an interior designer based in North London, England. She has commissions UK and Global wide.

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Aqua

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              Also in Red, Black and even their new hand applied gold leaf finishes, Vapeur, Cubiste and Graphique. So stunning! A look that will give that WOW! factor to any bathroom

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The Hyacinth Lamp

This is a lamp I came across on my project in Atlanta, GA. for a new Show Home I am designing for my clients in the USA.

It is the new design by Bunny Williams for her BeeLine Home collection. I really like them as they are elegant and also quite simple.

Made of wood embossed to look like shagreen or searay’s skin, with small nickle feet to rest on.

ANDREAFAY INTERIOR DESIGN Ltd. is based in North London, England and writes abouts what’s HOT in interior design and her travels in order to find new and exciting ideas and products.

THE PERFECT HOME SHOULD BE AN INTIMATE SPACE in which to relax, unwind and entertain guest, surrounded by beautiful 

objects and designs.

With this in mind, designing furniture for discerning clientele should combine not just comfort and functionality, but also beauty, sensuality and sophistication over short lived trends.

It is always my aim to create pieces based around these qualities, but it seems more important to do so now than ever before. In the context of the current economic crisis and as a response in general to the mass-production and run-of-the-mill of design styles we have seen over recent years. I feel that we need to elevate the quality of products and make them special and unique. We should treat them as if they were jewels or artworks. A single piece of furniture should be designed with the highest criteria of charm, versatility and individuality, they should evoke a sensory and emotional response from both it’s designer and owner.

Because of this, I believe we will see a renaissance of traditional craftsmanship, sophisticated research and creativity this year. This philosophy can be expressed through the finest attention to detail using timeless materials, fabrics and finishes.

There will be a re-emergence of the use of natural materials; but this time, they will be treated with sophisticated techniques, such as varnishing and lacquering, to boost longevity and their natural beauty. Sumptuous materials such as leathers and precious woods can enrich ssurfaces with their attractive polished grains, especially if combined with metal or upholstered details.

Precious metallics such as gold and liquid silver will also be popular for their muted sophistication and natural radiance.

This quest for uniqueness and preciousness will also be reflected in fabric styles. Natural fibres such as silks, velvets and luxurious linens are both timeless and sumptuous; they have an instantly beautiful sheen, very different from the cold shine of synthetic yarns, and provide grater warmth as well as interesting natural characteristics.

Fabric pattern will also be inspired by nature, decorative designs such as stylised plant motifs, animal prints and sinuous shapes provide harmony and elegance, especially if complemented with strict geometrics, linear and checkerboard designs. The dimensions of pattern can create an optical effect on a piece of furniture; larger pieces, such as chaise longues and sofas suit more compact designs, while cushions and chairs look particularly striking with larger patterns. Mix dark with light and texture with soft weaves for a multi-faceted canvas that will appeal to our senses.

Combine this rich scean with earthy-inspired colour combinations of dark green, charcoal grey and tobacco, with highlights of bright fuchsia, red and sky blue. A natural palette brings an aesthetic, sophisticated coherence to a room, defying age and transient trends.

 The element of exclusivity can also be achieved through the creation of limited edition pieces. Like artwork,  people dream of owning an antique of tomorrow, especially if these ’special furnishings’ are highly sought after for their limited quantity, timeless materials and priceless craftsmanship.

I would love to have your questions and/or comments.

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