WHILST ON THE TOPIC OF RECENT PROJECTS, I BELIEVE YOU
HAVE RECENT BEEN INVOLVED IN A PROJECT WITH SOHO HOUSE.
COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT?
We have just put together a re-launch for a special Soho House
location (secret at this stage I’m afraid!). But the inspiration
for these rug designs were Industrial meets Art-Deco for one
of their Spa locations. The use of soft colour tones and natural
wool and linen rugs were key for creating the desired look whist
still retaining the natural spa elements within the industrial
style space they sat in. We are currently also working on further
designs for other Soho House locations.
OBVIOUSLY THE BRAND IS VERY ESTABLISHED AND PRODUCES
SOME AMAZING BESPOKE PRODUCTS, COULD YOU TELL US WHAT
THE HAS BEEN THE MAIN INSPIRATION FOR YOU?
My inspiration is that I really enjoy working closely with
my clientsand help them develop a unique piece which is personal
to them and their project briefs. The craftsmanship of producing
these rugs is deeply appreciated by myself and I thoroughly enjoy
developing the designs directly with our Nepal workshop and
my clients. I would like to think that an understanding of the
product comes across when I am discussing designs, colours and
textures of the rugs with my clients. Apart from the bespoke
pieces we have done I have also produced a range of rugs of our
own and currently working on more new designs to grow our own
stock range.
Generally a lot of clients have their own ideas of what they want to
achieve and I can guide them through the process but sometimes
they simply want something timeless which will carry a lasting
look in the space they are creating.
WHAT TRENDS CAN YOU SEE DEVELOPING AS WE COME INTO THE
WINTER MONTHS?
Textured carved rugs and shag piled geometrics are popular trends
in rug designs. One off abstract paintings and watercolour rug
designs are statement pieces in the space they sit in. Printed rugs
are also having a breakthrough while the more traditional rugs like
Persian and Killim’s are still very popular and will continue to hold
a long-lasting place within interiors. Colours seem to be moving
towards a traditional rich and warm pallet with navy blues and
rich deep greens sitting along side classical natural colours of
Tofu, Almond, soft grey and deep terracotta.
WITHIN THE INTERIOR DESIGN WORLD COMPANIES CAN THRIVE
OR FALL WHEN IT COMES TO TRENDS WITH A LOT OF COMPANIES
BEING TOO LATE TO ADAPT TO CHANGING TRENDS. WOULD YOU
CONSIDER YOURSELVES AS TREND SETTERS?
I would not really describe Laguna as trend setters. We focus
on whats really important to the clients brief, however having a
trend awareness does come into play when creating the designs
of the rugs with a feel of current and future colours and textures.