A grand Kensington mansion block, built in 1905, has been restored to its former glamour. The brief was intricate: honoring the building's original architecture while ensuring practicality. With over 20 flats and a fast turnover, every design element needed to be durable, as well as beautiful. The foyer, once bland, now exudes warmth, its original paneling and terrazzo floors sympathetically enhanced. Balancing lighting across five floors posed a challenge, with the ochre-painted lift shaft serving as a radiant focal point throughout.

Nestled in the hills of Turin and overlooking the Alps, an abandoned storeroom finds new life - and purpose! - as a guesthouse filled with memories, fun and colour.

Set in a 1970’s building in the 16th arrondissement, this apartment looks onto a lush internal courtyard, all calm and green, with the Eiffel Tower discreetly glimmering in the distance, a gentle reminder of where you are.

The inspiration came from the building’s original glamour: its lacquered doors, generous proportions and serene light. The aim was to extend the space in two directions, towards the garden and towards the elegant common parts, blurring the line between private and shared spaces.

The palette moves from earthy calm to richer notes of rust and yellow, anchored by bespoke joinery and the pièce de résistance: a bespoke stained glass internal window, created by local artisans and turning an ordinary corridor into a work of art.

A full refurbishment, celebrating craftsmanship, inner calm, and Parisian poise.

A deceptively serene scheme which saw this Grade I listed building going through a complete overhaul. Fitted with the latest technology behind walls, the house is an ideally quiet backdrop to the owners bold contemporary art collection.

A husband and wife with a wealth of differing opinions and collectables but a limited budget to renovate their flat. The result is a colorful exercise in eccletism and diplomacy, where family heirlooms meet contemporary wallpaper. Isn't this the recipe behind any successful marriage?

EFR Interiors winner of the professional designer category, as seen in Homes & Gardens April's issue 2014.

"My scheme challenges the common perception of wool. Rather than just "country" and "cosy", wool can also be urban and contemporary without losing any of its warmth. I have combined sleek lines with bold colours, drawing from the sartorial tradition of my home country Italy and the UK."

A tired and conventional Edwardian mansion flat in the heart of Kensington, complete with dilapidated studio, is brought back to life, and the 21st century, with a radical renovation. What felt like a long and narrow corridor with rooms leading off it, is now a bright and welcoming family home with a great feeling of space.

During the first Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in 2016, the Concept Room, designed by EFR Interiors in collaboration with Paint and Paper Library London, showcased gorgeous prints in a living room setting.

Wall colour: Plimsoll by Paint and Paper Library

Temple Sofa: The Virginia White Collection

Rug: Woven

Armchair: Marie's Corner

Pendant lights: Tala

Fabrics & Cushions: Hugh St. Clair

A bright but soulless flat in Kensington gets a makeover to suit better the personality of its new owners. The architecture of the pied-à-terre, very geometric and rational, is softened by the use of curves, colour and luxurious fabrics. Stunning views over London are beautifully framed with soft draping. Bold colours, vintage furnishing and whimsical touches lighten the mood.

A house stuck in the 80’s but in the perfect location is utterly transformed with a loft extension and a complete refurbishment. Clients are a young family relocating from New York with clear vision but limited budget. The resulting space is open, bright with a certain Scandi feel and the occasional pop of colour. Most importantly, it is now family friendly without missing out on style.