Kianfar Revell Interior Design Blog

KR Interior Design specialises in creating bespoke and luxury interior design solutions to suit the exact needs of the individual client. With a clear focus on quality and comfort, the London interior design company creates timeless results that lift influences from both classical and contemporary genres.

KR Interior Design's philosophy is to achieve chic but practical solutions that flow effortlessly using high-end materials from brands such as Minotti, Osborne & Little B&B Italia, Poliform, Andrew Martin, Brian Yates, Porta Romana and Katherine Pooley.

The company sets itself apart from the rest by continually raising the bar and striving to produce the ultimate in luxury and comfort. They achieve this by using the finest and most talented craftsman and sourcing unique and luxury products from all around the world.

The company ethos is to work closely with clients to explore their vision and expectations to create the ultimate in luxury design solutions.

With experience in designing bespoke interiors for hotels, health spas, show homes and high-end residential establishments, the company can offer a plethora of ideas and practical solutions to ensure the ultimate in living design.
KR Interior Design is happy to take on projects of any scale and has worked in London, including St John's Wood, Pimlico, Richmond, Hampstead and Chelsea, and outside of London including Sussex, Cornwall, Ireland, France and the US.


Outside Furniture

February 10th, 2012

K R Interior Design have just completed a project in Formentor, Mallorca.  It was a stunning villa style property with a lot of outside space and a swimming pool.  As this was to be mainly a summer holiday residence it was important to utilize the outside space as much as possible.  K R decided to zone the areas, fulfilling the needs of the client.  It was important to use furniture that would compliment the style of the property but also creating a contemporary, comfortable feel.

It was very exciting as they specified the new Mu range from Dedon that was not even in the shops yet so the clients got furniture ‘hot off the press’.

It ticked all the boxes – comfortable, elegant and contemporary!

Another exciting piece from Dedon is the Nestrest.  This can be hung from a tree or perched on the ground.  It really does give the sense of being in a birds’ nest with dappled light shining through.  Amazing concept!

As the house could comfortably take 10 adults and 6 children it was important that the outside eating areas could accommodate these numbers.

This was implemented by using the Manutti Trento dining tables which nearly reached 3 metres and the Vigo dining chair from Gloster.

In another eating area a bespoke table was made by a local artisan in solid oak along with 2 benches.  6 white Chylium dining chairs from the Modern Garden Company completed the look.

As the family needed some shade to escape to the Eclipse Relaxer was chosen which is a very comfortable large piece with a sail.

By the pool the most luxurious but contemporary loungers were specified –The double Gandio Blasca Chill Sun lounger along with the Manuit Liner lounger.

The whole contemporary design was finished off by incorporating the Geo Pots from Capital Garden – 42 to be exact!

Bespoke Rugs

February 9th, 2012

K R Interior Design believes the perfect home deserves attention to detail and should incorporate personal touches.  They have recently finished a project in Canfield Gardens, London and took delivery of a bespoke rug today which was the finishing touch for the family drawing room.  The rug was purchased through The Rug Company, London. They are a professional, reliable and friendly company and they even take rugs round to the clients’ house before purchasing to see what the rug would like in situ.  It is amazing how each rug can look completely different depending on where it is positioned. Silk rugs especially take on colours of their surroundings.

The rug took just under 24 weeks to make so it was an important day!  The clients love it and said that is was ‘almost like it was always going to be there!’

There is something very special about having a piece made specifically for a space, as the quote suggests.  There is always a moment of excitement as it is being ‘unveiled’ even though meticulous attention has been made with measurements, colours, textures etc. there is nothing like seeing the end product.    Result, the clients loved it so K R Interior Design are happy!

Before and after shot.  It has completely transformed the room and brought all elements of the design together.

Bathroom Design

February 8th, 2012

K R Interior Design believe that the bathroom is a place of Sanctuary.  They focus on comfort and luxury while at the same time provide practical storage solutions and clever lighting ideas.  They provide bespoke interior design solutions.  Their recent bathroom designs have been in Hampstead and St Johns Wood, London

As with any interior design it is important to keep going back to the original brief from the client.  What was it they wanted? A bespoke and luxury interior design.

This image shows a comfortable bath (Stone One) from CP Hart.  The design brief was to create a contemporary bathroom with a large walk in shower and plenty of storage.  They wanted a calm natural feel so we used 3 types of different stone tiles to achieve a stunning contemporary design.  We incorporated a feature wall that was lit up to show the subtle texture of the mini glacier stone, all from Stone Age.

Our clients wanted to use contemporary, good quality fixtures and fittings.

We sourced some of the best taps from Dornbracht and chose the Mem range.

These are contemporary but not too angular.

Here are a couple of images of interesting bathroom lights.  As they always have to pass regulations bathroom lights tend to be a bit boring.  These show a bit of luxury.

K R Interior DEsign use Portaromana wall lights

Niche lighting is important to create subtle layers of light.  See these –

Floor lights also achieve another layer which can look great say, behind a bath

These are flush floor lights suitable for zone 1.

Here is a good example of layered lighting design.  There are 3 different light sources here as well as the overhead spot lights.  We have the floor lights behind the bath, the invisible lights under the bespoke mirror cabinets and also the lights under the vanity unit which gives a glow to the natural stone flooring.

The surface of the vanity unit was cut in one piece to match the natural stone on the walls, again providing a contemporary, bespoke interior design.

KBB Awards

February 8th, 2012


This was the first year that KR Interior Design entered the KBB Awards.

We decided to enter a bathroom in the £10,000 – £25,000 Category.

Entries had to be in by the end of October and we received a very welcoming phone call on our return from the Christmas break from Anna Liddle who is Events Executive for KBB.  She informed us that we were among 1 of the four finalists for our category.  How exciting!

Presentations took place at the RIBA building in Portland Place, London on the 2nd February in front of 4 judges.

The building is an amazing 1930’s Art Deco structure with it’s extremely high ceilings, lots of glass and many architectural features.  It’s no wonder wedding receptions are now held there!

It was a relaxed affair, firstly meeting in the Café upstairs and then being escorted to another floor where the judges were waiting.  The presentation only lasted about 15 minutes but it was an important 15 minutes for K R Interior Design!

The winner will be announced on the 5th March at a black tie ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.  This is a prestigious award so fingers crossed for Amanda and Marina!!

INDOOR POOL DESIGN

July 8th, 2010

Indoor swimming pools are becoming the ultimate ‘must have’ and if one has the space it is a luxury worth having!  However, it is a complicated adaption to any home especially if it is beneath the house.  When designing and constructing an indoor pool the most important component of the project is the Environmental Control System, this can be considered  the ‘heart & lungs’ of the scheme. This combined with the correctly specified filtration system can give you the perfect environment to swim in.  K R Interior Design are currently involved in a project in Hampstead, London where the addition of a subterranean swimming pool will ultimately provide that ‘wow’ factor!

Dressing Rooms

June 16th, 2010

Dressing rooms have long been a luxury of the rich & famous, they are however becoming a much needed addition to many homes.
Whether you require a walk in wardrobe, or a dressing room hidden away behind a set of high quality sliding doors, K R Interior Design can design a bespoke space to suit the individual’s needs. By combining the finest raw materials with the latest technology it is possible to create the very best storage solutions.

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Home Gym

June 16th, 2010

In Today’s world,  health and fitness has become very important and it is increasingly popular to install a gym in the home.  Technogym is a high spec company that provides complete and tailor-made solutions for every type of home gym.  It is important that the gym is planned well taking into account the overall layout, ventilation and even where it is situated.  For example, if it is in the basement and it has a concrete floor then this is fine but if it is in a room with a suspended timber floor then it may need to be strengthened.  The team at K R take all aspects into account and design the gym to suit the space.

Dressing Tables

May 24th, 2010

Dressing tables!  They are not easy to find these days, especially sleek, contemporary ones. We have spent days searching the web, looking through brochures and phoning our suppliers but to no avail!  Minotti, Casamilano, Porada, Poliform, B & B Italia are but a few that we have tried.  Someone  needs to reinstate a modern version of a dressing table!!

Current Project

May 21st, 2010

K R Interior Design are currently working on a prestigious project in Hampstead, London.  Amongst re-designing most rooms in the house, including bespoke cabinetry and re-vamping 8 Bathrooms the most exciting part of the project is the excavation of a subterranean floor.  This comprises a swimming pool, games room, gym, steam room, cinema room and bar area.  It is still in the early stages but the end result will be a high spec, luxurious but usable space for all the family and friends.  Watch this space…………

Wellness and Spa Centre Ireland

March 13th, 2010

KR Interior Design creates bespoke luxury interiors for both residential and commercial projects. The company’s ethos is to offer a friendly yet professional service that really focuses on the clients’ vision and to do everything possible to bring that vision to life.

The design brief for the exclusive Kenmare Wellness and Spa Centre in Kerry Ireland was to create a quality, luxurious and harmonious environment for its clients. This premium spa wanted to make sure it set the right tone to establish itself as one of the most prestigious spas in Ireland and the interior design was vital to achieving this.

KR Interior Design looked first to the beautiful Kerry countryside for inspiration and by plucking key elements from its landscape – such as traditional Irish slate and stone – the designers created a contemporary but natural feel.

Getting the colour right was vital and, once again, KR’s design team looked to the landscape for inspiration and selected a neutral palette of taupe, grey and lavender to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Lighting was also a fundamental to the success of this project and the subdued tones were further complemented by the use of minimal natural light.

The finished look is contemporary and urbane yet earthy and natural… the perfect combination for a health spa.