We imagined the room belonging to a transatlantic modern collector, moving effortlessly between New York, Paris, and London, with this as her English countryside anchor. For her, liveability is everything. Nothing is saved for best: the crystal coupes may carry the odd chip, the seating a beautiful patina of use. It is everyday luxury in its truest sense, a room that feels layered, loved, and genuinely lived in.

The design is a nod to tradition with a fresh twist throughout. A Zardi tapestry, inspired by historic palaces and the Sir John Soane’s Museum, hangs above the sofa on a Collier Webb Classic Picture Rail System, lit by an articulated rail-mounted light in hand-rubbed antique brass. The fabrics breathe new life into classic designs, while low-level lighting sets the atmosphere as evening draws in. Wherever possible, we sourced from makers local to us in the Cotswolds and across the UK as a celebration of genuine craft and the stories behind it.

With complete creative freedom, we designed the room instinctively from the moment we were approached. A joyful, adventurous, and quietly classical space made for long evenings, interesting stories, and nights danced away.