Get The Look: Unique, Timeless Design by Studio Lodha
Blandine de Navacelle is Creative Director at Lodha UK and founder of Studio Lodha. Studio Lodha launched in 2018 for the exclusive use of Lodha residents. However, due to high demand, it has now opened its services and expertise to private clients outside of the Lodha collection. The Studio Lodha aesthetic is defined by a use of rich colours, graceful forms and an eclectic mixture of antique and bespoke pieces. Each home by the practice has a unique personality and character, underlined by a playful elegance. In celebration of the studio’s launch, Blandine takes a look at some of her favourite residences, and offers some insights on how readers can achieve a similar aesthetic at home.
Frames aren’t just for art
Studio Lodha often frames and reinvents little treasures and objects for clients, from plates to ceramics and antique Chinese brushes. “I often use a bespoke Perspex box frame, or painted frame with a background pattern to complement the item being framed,” Blandine shares. These items then become works of art and can be enjoyed by the client, as well as visitors to their homes.
2. Mix Bespoke and Antique Pieces to Create a Truly Unique Home
Bespoke pieces are the perfect way to make sure you have a great visual aesthetic, while ensuring practicality. Antique finds are a great way to complete a home; they create a timeless, classic feel in any space and contrast with any newer designs to ensure that a space doesn’t feel overly ‘curated’ or overdone. This marble-topped chest of drawers perfectly accentuates the pale pink wall papered walls in this private residence.
“A great art collection is never purchased in one sitting,
which is what makes building a collection such a joy and privilege.”
- Blandine de Navacelle, Creative Director at Lodha UK
3. Don’t buy art in one go; spend time building a collection that means something to you
A great art collection is never purchased in one sitting, which is what makes building a collection such a joy and privilege. Each piece tells a story; about when and where you were when discovering the piece, as well as the artist and their inspiration and intentions
4. Lighting is more than just a detail
At Studio Lodha, we believe that lighting is nearly 50 per cent of the success of a perfectly designed interior. The colour and strength of light in the right places is very important. Overhead lighting can be harsh and aggressive, whereas lamps and wall lights offer a softer glow and sense of warmth. Light should also change with the day, creating a different atmosphere in each room as you pass from day to night. Good up-lighting can also hide or emphasise unique architectural features of a home and is worth exploring.
