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Katharine Pooley creates sumptuous, inspiring interiors for the
most discerning clients. Her refined yet eclectic aesthetic has
earned her a position as one of the most sought-after interior
designers in London and commissions for landmark commercial
and residential projects around the world.
An innate sense of adventure has defined Pooley's life and shaped
her design philosophy. The designer is an intrepid traveller and
has visited more than 150 countries. However, what may come as
a surprise, is the fact that she has summited many of the world's
highest mountains, driven a team of dogs on a sledge to the North
Pole and crossed the Sahara on horseback, so one begins to form a
picture of a truly original and adventurous interior designer.
Her vision is to become an aspiration for the Globally elite through
an unsurpassable service and an understanding of the ultimate
balance between timeless luxury and intelligent design. And
the mission is 100% commitment to tailored interior design and
luxury home accessories that enrich interior spaces through an
exceptionally skilled and personalised service for both residential
and commercial clients. Katharine Pooley was briefed with the
complete renovation of Mayfair Townhouse, an 11,000 square
ft Grade II listed property in the heart of London's Mayfair
from former office block to a complete family residence. In
particular, the client wanted the restoration and reinstatement
of the architectural detailing, achieved sensitively, but with a
contemporary finish. Being a Grade II listed property, the brief
stated that it was important for the design to respect the classic,
period detailing but to also be workable as a family residence.
Katharine Pooley was therefore inspired to use a fresh, light
palette with contemporary furniture and accessories in order to
complement the traditional detailing. The brief also called for
the extension of habitable space, to include the addition of a roof
terrace and basement build. This was designed and executed from
start to finish by the Katharine Pooley Ltd team. The glass lift
shaft running through the six floors of the property with a skylight
at the top beautifully floods the period staircase with natural light.
“... the brief stated that it was important
for the design to respect the classic,
period detailing but to also be workable
as a family residence.”
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