Having worked in the industry for over a decade, Sarah-Jane has gained a wealth of knowledge working under critically acclaimed international designers such as; AD 100 Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, Big Mamma Group, Ennismore, Winch Design, Elicyon, David Collins Studio and SMC Design. Delivering high-end residential, retail, F&B and hospitality projects for well-established brands and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the UK, Europe, the Far East and the Americas.
Deslyn Studio was born when, founder and creative director Sarah-Jane, combined her business acumen from a previous career in business development with her passion for interiors and art to create a boutique multi-discipline design studio.
Deslyn Studio’s ethos is to bring each project to life by injecting passion, working honestly, and using the imagination to think outside the box; nurturing the client through their journey to help find their creative voice and bringing emotion and experience to the forefront of the design solution, igniting the senses through colourful, tactile and layered designs. Each creative journey starts with a full-circle exploration of all the unique characteristics and circumstances that have created the project. Whether it’s history, locale, geography, environment, lifestyle or personal passions - these elements inform the concept cues that each design element stems from.
We deliver contemporary and timeless designs and experiences that work comfortably for all. Deslyn advocates the use of honest materials and therefore sources the best for quality, budget and timeless appeal, ensuring longevity to each project.
Deslyn has forged lasting and honest relationships with architects, project managers, quantity surveyors, artists, artisans, craftsmen, furniture makers, joiners and contractors to ensure a holistic programme can be delivered for all projects.
How would you describe your style?
"Contemporary and timeless. We pride ourselves on having a diverse portfolio as we seek to create unique designs that are empathetic to our client’s visions and desires."
Please describe a recently completed project or tell us about the bespoke service that you offer
"We have recently completed a newly built private residence on the Isle of Wight for our client. The client's vision was to have a modern interpretation of a seaside holiday home. To achieve this, we drew inspiration from Mies Van De Rohe's philosophy of 'less is more'. The placement of the property was critical to the interior design as it sits on the edge of The Solent. To celebrate this, we aimed to create harmony between the design and water. Therefore, the scheme is a seamless one consisting of a neutral colour palette with colour accents in the furniture and accessories to create zones in the open-plan layout."
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