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Here in the studio, we’re busy procuring for one of our high-profile commercial projects, but as always, we make time to get together as a studio and share ideas and inspiration, here are a few topics on the table this week!
Here in the studio, we’re busy procuring for one of our high-profile commercial projects, but as always, we make time to get together as a studio and share ideas and inspiration, here are a few topics on the table this week!
It is no surprise that the new LOEWE Lamps collection caught our eye; bringing together twenty-four artists, the collection explores the realms of materiality and design.
It is no surprise that the new LOEWE Lamps collection caught our eye; bringing together twenty-four artists, the collection explores the realms of materiality and design.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic couture dresses set to be exhibited at Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion during the Met Gala, we reimagine these masterpieces as interiors.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic couture dresses set to be exhibited at Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion during the Met Gala, we reimagine these masterpieces as interiors.
This month we talk to Fashion Stylist, Oriona Robb, to find out how she helps her clients discover their personal style and express themselves through the power of fashion. We ask Oriona everything from her style predictions for the year, to how she balances the demands of motherhood with running a successful styling business.
This month we talk to Fashion Stylist, Oriona Robb, to find out how she helps her clients discover their personal style and express themselves through the power of fashion. We ask Oriona everything from her style predictions for the year, to how she balances the demands of motherhood with running a successful styling business.
This week, our Founding Partner and Creative Director, Sharon Lillywhite, and Marketing and Operations Director, Tory Ashby, attended Walpole's British Luxury Summit. Held at The Londoner hotel the event brought together leaders from across the luxury sphere to exchange insights and provoke discussion about the future of British luxury.
This week, our Founding Partner and Creative Director, Sharon Lillywhite, and Marketing and Operations Director, Tory Ashby, attended Walpole's British Luxury Summit. Held at The Londoner hotel the event brought together leaders from across the luxury sphere to exchange insights and provoke discussion about the future of British luxury.
It has been a busy and rewarding start to 2024 with the team working across a range of exciting super prime projects in both residential and hospitality. Read our latest OB Musings to hear our thoughts and opinions on the latest topics and themes hitting our news feed.
It has been a busy and rewarding start to 2024 with the team working across a range of exciting super prime projects in both residential and hospitality. Read our latest OB Musings to hear our thoughts and opinions on the latest topics and themes hitting our news feed.
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the first signs of Spring and happy to finally report sightings of daffodils, snowdrops, and a glimpse of the Easter bunny… not really. We got our creativity flowing at London Design Week as we pin down final design concepts, as well as get into new design briefings. All in all, a very exciting and busy time here in the studio.
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the first signs of Spring and happy to finally report sightings of daffodils, snowdrops, and a glimpse of the Easter bunny… not really. We got our creativity flowing at London Design Week as we pin down final design concepts, as well as get into new design briefings. All in all, a very exciting and busy time here in the studio.
With a design ethos that transcends a formulaic approach we look at each interior in a very bespoke and individual way for our clients.
With a design ethos that transcends a formulaic approach we look at each interior in a very bespoke and individual way for our clients.
Gucci Cosmos is the latest must see exhibition. This travelling show runs until the 31st December at 180 Studios in London.
Gucci Cosmos is the latest must see exhibition. This travelling show runs until the 31st December at 180 Studios in London.
We are delighted to have launched our new brand identity. In OB Musings Edition No.3 we take a look behind the scenes.
We are delighted to have launched our new brand identity. In OB Musings Edition No.3 we take a look behind the scenes.
It is always an honour to design a family home where the clients ask for stylish and contemporary interiors that work alongside the needs of a young family.
It is always an honour to design a family home where the clients ask for stylish and contemporary interiors that work alongside the needs of a young family.
The Oliver Burns Studio apartment is a beautiful bespoke and luxurious home in the heart of London. A space that offers the ultimate sanctuary, with the views a gentle reminder of the city life beyond.
The Oliver Burns Studio apartment is a beautiful bespoke and luxurious home in the heart of London. A space that offers the ultimate sanctuary, with the views a gentle reminder of the city life beyond.
With the warmer days upon us, we speak with Maeve Doyle, internationally renowned art critic, broadcaster and Artistic Director of Maddox Gallery
With the warmer days upon us, we speak with Maeve Doyle, internationally renowned art critic, broadcaster and Artistic Director of Maddox Gallery
After a busy summer, we turn our attention back to the UK ultra-prime property market to find out how Jo Eccles, Founder and Managing Director of prime central London buying agency Eccord, is helping her clients to make the best investments.
After a busy summer, we turn our attention back to the UK ultra-prime property market to find out how Jo Eccles, Founder and Managing Director of prime central London buying agency Eccord, is helping her clients to make the best investments.
The change of seasons is often a moment of reflection as the team travel, enjoy new locations and reflect on the year so far.
The change of seasons is often a moment of reflection as the team travel, enjoy new locations and reflect on the year so far.
We are delighted to be talking to Nicholas Priest of the travel brand, The Luminaire to find out how a new generation of travellers are looking for more than just a luxurious experience. The Luminaire is a brand that strives to create journeys of depth and enlightenment, while promoting a deeper connection to the world around us.
We are delighted to be talking to Nicholas Priest of the travel brand, The Luminaire to find out how a new generation of travellers are looking for more than just a luxurious experience. The Luminaire is a brand that strives to create journeys of depth and enlightenment, while promoting a deeper connection to the world around us.
At Oliver Burns, we not only have a thoughtful and expert approach to our work, but a shared passion for all things luxury. We are lucky to have a beautiful studio space where we all come together and while the focus is on our clients and sharing creative ideas, we always have time for a chat about what’s new and as you can imagine, the topics can be far reaching! Join us for a little overview on OB Studio Musings…..
At Oliver Burns, we not only have a thoughtful and expert approach to our work, but a shared passion for all things luxury. We are lucky to have a beautiful studio space where we all come together and while the focus is on our clients and sharing creative ideas, we always have time for a chat about what’s new and as you can imagine, the topics can be far reaching! Join us for a little overview on OB Studio Musings…..
With much in the press about UHNWIs and their Superyachts we sit down with Alex Holden, Strategy Director of world-renowned yacht brokerage, Edmiston to find out what’s new.
With much in the press about UHNWIs and their Superyachts we sit down with Alex Holden, Strategy Director of world-renowned yacht brokerage, Edmiston to find out what’s new.
As we approach the coronation of Their Majesties, King Charles, and Queen Camilla, there is no better time to celebrate the enduring elegance of British design and how The King has been a passionate advocate for many years.
As we approach the coronation of Their Majesties, King Charles, and Queen Camilla, there is no better time to celebrate the enduring elegance of British design and how The King has been a passionate advocate for many years.
Under our theme of ‘Best of British’, we talk with Helen Brocklebank, CEO of luxury institution, Walpole, to find out why 2023 is the year of jobs and skill, visitor experiences and sustainability.
Under our theme of ‘Best of British’, we talk with Helen Brocklebank, CEO of luxury institution, Walpole, to find out why 2023 is the year of jobs and skill, visitor experiences and sustainability.
At Oliver Burns, we are always striving for positive change, not only in business but also through our impact on the world around us. With this in mind, this International Women’s Day, we are taking a moment to stop and recognise the women who inspire us and who we are lucky enough to work with.
At Oliver Burns, we are always striving for positive change, not only in business but also through our impact on the world around us. With this in mind, this International Women’s Day, we are taking a moment to stop and recognise the women who inspire us and who we are lucky enough to work with.
Fashion has always been intrinsically linked with Interior Design, expressing ourselves through the way we dress and the way we dress our home. This month we will be exploring this link and looking at how we have used fashion to influence our work.
Fashion has always been intrinsically linked with Interior Design, expressing ourselves through the way we dress and the way we dress our home. This month we will be exploring this link and looking at how we have used fashion to influence our work.
We worked with a number of British Designers on bespoke pieces for the House of Walpole project, a collaboration between ourselves, Northacre and Walpole. All designers worked within the brief of ‘a love letter to the Palace Gardens’, their work takes inspiration from nature which is woven throughout the apartment. Read our article below where we talk in more detail about these key pieces and how we worked with the iconic designers behind them.
We worked with a number of British Designers on bespoke pieces for the House of Walpole project, a collaboration between ourselves, Northacre and Walpole. All designers worked within the brief of ‘a love letter to the Palace Gardens’, their work takes inspiration from nature which is woven throughout the apartment. Read our article below where we talk in more detail about these key pieces and how we worked with the iconic designers behind them.
Design is influenced by everything around us – fashion, architecture, the environment, even health and wellbeing. Looking forward to 2023, we share our predictions for styles and designs that will be gracing our homes next year.
Design is influenced by everything around us – fashion, architecture, the environment, even health and wellbeing. Looking forward to 2023, we share our predictions for styles and designs that will be gracing our homes next year.
Nestled in picturesque countryside, our Cotswolds Barn is the ultimate rustic luxe hideaway, which we designed as a second home for a lovely, longstanding client and their young family.
Nestled in picturesque countryside, our Cotswolds Barn is the ultimate rustic luxe hideaway, which we designed as a second home for a lovely, longstanding client and their young family.
Our House of Walpole project is a collaboration between Walpole and Northacre Properties, to showcase ‘The Home of British Luxury Craftmanship.’
Our House of Walpole project is a collaboration between Walpole and Northacre Properties, to showcase ‘The Home of British Luxury Craftmanship.’
House of Walpole – The Home of British Luxury Craftsmanship brings together Britain’s best luxury brands within one ultra-luxurious space.
House of Walpole – The Home of British Luxury Craftsmanship brings together Britain’s best luxury brands within one ultra-luxurious space.
We are often asked as a design studio, where do we source our creative inspiration from. The answer is not a short one! We like to live by the philosophy that design is everywhere around you, you just have to know where to look. From the buildings that tower above you to the organic shapes in nature, we look far and wide for the influences that shape our luxury homes. Below we share just some of the many places we source inspiration.
We are often asked as a design studio, where do we source our creative inspiration from. The answer is not a short one! We like to live by the philosophy that design is everywhere around you, you just have to know where to look. From the buildings that tower above you to the organic shapes in nature, we look far and wide for the influences that shape our luxury homes. Below we share just some of the many places we source inspiration.
This week London Craft Week returns to the capital, showcasing exceptional craftmanship from both emerging and celebrated artisans.
This week London Craft Week returns to the capital, showcasing exceptional craftmanship from both emerging and celebrated artisans.
In our third edition of ‘Conversations in Craftsmanship’, we are delighted to speak with Alexandra Davidson, the Managing Director of luxury furniture brand DAVIDSON.
In our third edition of ‘Conversations in Craftsmanship’, we are delighted to speak with Alexandra Davidson, the Managing Director of luxury furniture brand DAVIDSON.
As a studio, we look to different movements and periods throughout history to inform our design.
As a studio, we look to different movements and periods throughout history to inform our design.
We are fortunate enough to receive multiple CV’s, portfolios and applications for internships arriving in our inbox daily, alongside requests for advice on how to become an interior designer.
We are fortunate enough to receive multiple CV’s, portfolios and applications for internships arriving in our inbox daily, alongside requests for advice on how to become an interior designer.
Nancy Mitford’s most enduringly popular novel ‘The Pursuit of Love’ is the latest in a string of TV adaptions of period novels.
Nancy Mitford’s most enduringly popular novel ‘The Pursuit of Love’ is the latest in a string of TV adaptions of period novels.
The visual trickery of trompe l’oeil has entranced viewers for centuries.
The visual trickery of trompe l’oeil has entranced viewers for centuries.
We all know good sleep makes us feel better, but we may not have considered the powerful role it plays in helping build our immune system.
We all know good sleep makes us feel better, but we may not have considered the powerful role it plays in helping build our immune system.
A true icon of the Art Deco era, we love how a bar cart makes an instant style statement. Popularised during the 1920s-1970s, drinks trolleys are experiencing a revival once more as we currently spend more time at home.
A true icon of the Art Deco era, we love how a bar cart makes an instant style statement. Popularised during the 1920s-1970s, drinks trolleys are experiencing a revival once more as we currently spend more time at home.
Celebrated as the ‘age of elegance’, the Georgian era is the backdrop for Netflix’s sumptuous new series Bridgerton.
Celebrated as the ‘age of elegance’, the Georgian era is the backdrop for Netflix’s sumptuous new series Bridgerton.
This week we pay homage to 400 years of illustrious playwright and national treasure, William Shakespeare.
This week we pay homage to 400 years of illustrious playwright and national treasure, William Shakespeare.
Super-prime property is all about the superlative, from the very finest materials to world-class amenities, the standard expected is nothing short of exceptional.
Super-prime property is all about the superlative, from the very finest materials to world-class amenities, the standard expected is nothing short of exceptional.
The impact of Covid-19 this year has seen domestic, work and leisure aspects of life all combined into our homes.
The impact of Covid-19 this year has seen domestic, work and leisure aspects of life all combined into our homes.
Our homes have always been our sanctuaries, but this cherished space has become all the more important as a result of the pandemic
Our homes have always been our sanctuaries, but this cherished space has become all the more important as a result of the pandemic
As we enter a second lockdown in England, this brings new significance to the saying ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’.
As we enter a second lockdown in England, this brings new significance to the saying ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’.
Each year, the clocks going back signifies the transition from summer to autumn as well as the start of a new season.
Each year, the clocks going back signifies the transition from summer to autumn as well as the start of a new season.
When designing the interior scheme of a bedroom, we like to think of the bed as the focal point of the room and the bedside tables as the perfect bookends that frame this key feature.
When designing the interior scheme of a bedroom, we like to think of the bed as the focal point of the room and the bedside tables as the perfect bookends that frame this key feature.
With summer approaching and warmer days ahead, our focus shifts from the indoors to the outdoors.
With summer approaching and warmer days ahead, our focus shifts from the indoors to the outdoors.
For only the second time in Pantone’s 20-year history, the colour institution have chosen two shades instead of one for their Colour of the Year.
For only the second time in Pantone’s 20-year history, the colour institution have chosen two shades instead of one for their Colour of the Year.
When designing a home, accessories can be viewed as the final layer that adds an all-important touch of personality and visual interest.
When designing a home, accessories can be viewed as the final layer that adds an all-important touch of personality and visual interest.
Passementerie is a French term, which encompasses ribbons, trimmings and tassels used to adorn clothing and furnishings.
Passementerie is a French term, which encompasses ribbons, trimmings and tassels used to adorn clothing and furnishings.
Situated on the tranquil shores of the Italian lakes, with a stunning backdrop of mountains and cypress-fringed water, we created this stunning villa as a family holiday home for a dear long-standing client.
Situated on the tranquil shores of the Italian lakes, with a stunning backdrop of mountains and cypress-fringed water, we created this stunning villa as a family holiday home for a dear long-standing client.
Craftsmanship in design has a rich and long legacy, which has seen time-honoured skills and expertise passed down from generation to generation, but adapted to meet modern tastes and requirements.
Craftsmanship in design has a rich and long legacy, which has seen time-honoured skills and expertise passed down from generation to generation, but adapted to meet modern tastes and requirements.
In our exciting new series ‘Conversations in Craftmanship’, we will be showcasing the work of our favourite artisans and reveal the high level of skill and craftmanship that goes into creating their designs.
In our exciting new series ‘Conversations in Craftmanship’, we will be showcasing the work of our favourite artisans and reveal the high level of skill and craftmanship that goes into creating their designs.
Art Deco first appeared in France and is short for ‘Arts Décoratifs’ after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925.
Art Deco first appeared in France and is short for ‘Arts Décoratifs’ after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925.