On the ground floor, attention was paid to open up the spaces to allow for more light to flood in the multi-functional rooms. An extension was added to allow for a larger family room as well as a new office. The extension was built with one wall made of glass bi-fold doors to allow a maximum of light in to the room as well as extending the living space to the outdoor area. 

On the first floor, all bedrooms were re-assigned, old carpet replaced by the original wooden floors and an extra bathroom added. The master bedroom on the top floor, also saw its carpeted floor removed to return to the wooden floors and wallpaper was added throughout the house and stairs. 

In the basement the large open space was divided in two, to create an additional guest bedroom and a utility / storage room. 

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The clients are an international well-travelled family who wanted a home in England, where they spend a big part of the year. This apartment had to suit a family of five who like to entertain.

The large open plan living – kitchen space, was divided in clear sectors to accommodate different functions. A living space, with deep comfortable sofas, the newest AV technology for entertainment and a beautiful view out on the park.

The dining table was revived and will extend to sit 10 people comfortably whilst the bespoke wall units surrounding the side unit offer much needed storage space.

The bedrooms were designed to meet the requirements of the two brothers sharing a room, the student who has recently started her design courses in London and the owners wanted a master bedroom in which can retreat and relax in peace and quiet.

 Also in Battersea, we worked on an apartment for O&T Property Solutions. The brief was to furnish and decorate this apartment so it could be put on the market to be let. The apartment was to give a luxurious feel in a style that was neutral so it could suit any potential tenants.

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For this Mediterranean summer retreat, my focus was on putting together an interior design scheme both in terms of function and aesthetics, which reflects its location.  I capitalised on the craftsmanship of the surrounding areas, emphasising the magnificent views surrounding the house, and ensuring spatial functionality to accommodate the number of people occupying this project.

In this summer home, we made sure to make the most of the gorgeous weather with an outdoor dining room, sunken bar, comfortable furniture and an indoor kitchen built in proximity to the outdoor area for ease of operations. The house is divided into six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and ample communal space so there is enough outdoor space to be social or just sit back quietly with a book.

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This international family of five, wanted to upgrade their Chelsea apartment and create a warm, cosy, functional home away from home environment.

The living room was wallpapered with a textured wallpaper to create a warm wall. A bespoke back lit TV unit was created with storage for all AV equipment to be kept out of sight but movable to allow for easy access for plugging in new additions.

A large snugly sofa was handmade by Jam Space for the family to gather on, complemented with a chaise longue from to add extra seating and a wonderful place to lounge whilst enjoying the views of the garden.  The colour scheme for this room was based on a much-loved carpet that the clients already owned.

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Hedayat with her team at Eklego worked on the interior layout, finishing and furnishing of this award winning floating home on the Nile.  Consisting of six en-suite rooms, a reception/dining room and two outdoor decks, the boat was finished in white washed floors throughout. Each bedroom was meticulously furnished with the approach of mixing old with new.  Antique wooden night tables were placed alongside modern upholstered plush beds, while re-purposed villagers baskets for laundry collection were placed alongside white washed oak closets.  The walls of the main corridor of the bedrooms’ floor is adorned with cherished photos of the owners’ families dating from the first half of the twentieth century. The reception upstairs and the dining area were fully customised.  An overall whitewashed effect is interspersed with colourful antiques, prints and a dark Thonet marble topped side table. The inside area flows into he outside deck with the whitewashed feel enveloping the entire boat which was designed for leisurely relaxing floating on the Nile.

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MAADI DUPLEX | RESIDENTIAL
Eklego design
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A complete interior refurbishing and remodelling of this home. This ground floor duplex in the leafy Maadi suburb of Cairo was designed to maximise the functionality of the compact space and reflect the owner’s passion for classic furniture and unique flea-market finds. Classic mouldings and cornices are mixed with sleek hardwood floors and a modern glass banister to create an elegant neoclassical home that is light, airy and warm. Powder blue walls in the formal reception are offset by egg-shell mouldings and classic furniture pieces upholstered in a mix of modern patterns and leather. A floor-to-ceiling antiqued mirror creates a dramatic feature in the dining area, while the cosy informal living area features a vibrant mix of wallpaper and artwork. Continue reading