Sculpted Walls...

For clients looking for a luxury finish, which works well in both traditional buildings and modern interiors, we often specify polished plaster. The smooth polished finish is similar to the marmorino stucco, used extensively in northern Italy during the Renaissance period as a wall finish and a background for the ornate frescoes.

It is this combination of material and technique that is now widely regarded as Venetian plaster. The final appearance of this finish is very dependent on the hand of the individual applicator, making it possible to achieve anything from a plain, lightly polished surface to a more highly burred and marbleised effect.

Armourcoat are a leading international brand for a variety of specialist finishes, with products ranging from traditional techniques to modern sculptural pieces. Armourcoat Sculptural is a range of seamless sculptural wall surface designs. The technique combines traditional hand sculpting with CAD to create designs that fit together with total accuracy yet retain the essence of being hand crafted.

Sculpted Leather

At Icon Interiors, we spend much of our time sourcing inspirational products and finishes for our clients, and it is very rare that we find something truly original. These sculpted leather and fabric designs by Helen Amy Murray have won worldwide recognition, and this designer has collaborated with leading international luxury brands.

The technique involves sculpting leather or fabric, and can be applied to a variety of objects, such as feature walls, upholstered furniture, lighting and artworks. The technique is hugely versatile, and translates extremely well from natural motifs to geometric designs.

Inspired by relief carvings in India, this technique can be adapted to suit many locations as every project is bespoke. This product is the haute couture of the interior design sector, and clients can be inspired by existing designs or choose their own commission.

Decayed Silver...

At Icon interiors, we are often asked to provide stunning decorative lighting and chandeliers for our clients, particularly in antique homes. The key to decorating any antique home is to respect the architectural heritage of the building, without adding faux period details, thus avoiding

a pastiche of a particular style.

Adding contemporary lighting, and using contemporary materials, such as acrylic, can ensure the design respectfully embraces the period style with a modern twist.

Porta Romana's range of decayed silver lighting embraces this classic/contemporary ethos, and their products work particularly well in traditional interiors. The range of furniture, including sofas and console tables continue within the same theme, with pared down styles based on classical shapes.

Contemporary Oriental

At Icon Interiors, we often blend classic and contemporary styles to create modern interiors with classical elements. We can also create this juxtaposition with oriental styles, and layering eastern and western influences to create an eclectic interior design scheme.


One of our great passions is Japanese furniture, and we are always seeking suppliers who can provide authentic pieces. Biden Designs presents rare and stunningly beautiful interior products from Japan, and supplies lacquered furniture, kimono screens, light sculptures, calligraphy works, woven wood wall coverings and block printed paper. All products are made with exquisite traditional artisanship and carefully chosen to suit today’s interiors.




The key to achieving this look is balance. Use contemporary wallpapers such as woven grasspapers with geometric designs. The traditional elements can be introduced in the form of antique tansu cabinetry, and decorative artwork, such as calligraphy or screens. Another contemporary twist can be introduced by choosing organic, modern lighting sculptures.

Hot Bed of Design...?!

At Icon Interiors, we are often asked by our clients to create feature walls in their master bedrooms or boutique hotel rooms. Upholstering a whole wall in silk or velvet can often create an amazing focal point, or we may use colonial style four poster beds swathed in sheer muslin.

However, nothing would have quite the same impact as the new range of beds from Christopher Guy, who have taken opulence to a new level. These large scale, ornately carved beds would work beautifully with any classic/contemporary theme. See www.christopherguy.com for further details.

Quadro, New Quadro...

At Icon Interiors, we are often asked by clients to balance classical designs with contemporary interiors. A perfect solution to this dilemma is to adapt traditional cabinet making techniques to a modular format, and accessorise with luxury finishes.

This Quadro system by Annibale Colombo is hand made in their Milan workshop, and yet each 'square' forms a modular arrangement which can be adapted to suit any space. The designs can be in cherry wood, with additional touches such as leather, macassar ebony or lalique motifs to ensure that each piece is truly bespoke.

Established over 200 years ago, Annibale Colombo was founded in Brianza during the period when the nobility from the nearby Milan, in love with the refined tastes of XVIII century France, commissioned reproductions of the furniture made by the great cabinet-makers in the recent bygone years. Thus giving great impetus to the already existing, though not yet refined, local traditions. We can now access these skills for modern commissions on behalf of our clients.

Marchetti in Milan

When employing an interior designer, clients should always have access to a much broader range of design resources, both in the UK and worldwide. At Icon Interiors, we are always looking to expand our offerings to clients, and go on frequent sourcing trips to Europe.

During our recent trip to Milan, we discovered these beautiful crystal lighting designs by Marchetti. The traditional crystals are now being used in contemporary ways with iconic shapes and futuristic designs.

On the left, the Brillo floor lamps are statement pieces and can also be suspended in groups of three to form a wonderful centrepiece in an entrance hall. On the right, the Diamante pendant light is a dramatic focal point when suspended over a dining table or in a linear display in a large hallway.

The futuristic Planet pendant light is constructed with flat slivers of glass to form a spherical shape, and lifts this classic interior with its contemporary design.