Maria Constantinou and Eris Koutsoudakis are the two young London-based interior designers, heading the team of Meraki Design Studio; a pleasant surprise we recently discovered! As the name of the practice implies, they choose to poor their heart and soul into every project they undertake; the meaning of the word ‘meraki’, which reveals the passion and dedication of a job well done; a trait passed down through their Greek heritage.
Tucked away in the lavishness of the English country side, in Weybridge, Surrey, lies a beautiful luxury home, whose interior; contemporary and sophisticated tied with a romantic twist, is the creative result of this dynamic duo. From the moment they set eyes on the garden and surrounding area, it was obvious that the interior should not enter into competition but rather a game of contrasts based on a neutral colour palette of sophisticated natural hues. Seemingly a match made in heaven arose from a client open to innovative ideas, allowing the designers to create an alluring atmosphere of luxury, seemingly quiet, yet secretly buzzing, as if taken from a modern fairytale.
On entering the home, the rich dark wooden floor sets the stage to delight the senses through a tactile experience of fabrics and textures. Based on a concept of balance, a diverse selection of contrasting surfaces emerges from the combination of furs and velvets, natural leather and a soft hand knitted throw and the brilliance of a beaten metal table. Add to this equation the numerous carefully curated decorative surprises and the end product is one of elegance, timeless style, and effortless aesthetics..
