Whilst the architecture of a period home is often timelessly elegant, rarely do they let enough light in to reach the very depths of the home. We take a look at past Janine Stone & Co. projects to demonstrate ways you can maximise the light in a period property.

It can be difficult to know where to start when choosing art for your home, even for our interior designers. However there are a few rules of thumb for selecting the right art for your space.

The right chandelier can make or break an interior design. Sourcing the right one for your space requires the consideration of many factors. Here are five exceptional examples.

In this series of posts we go behind the scenes at Janine Stone & Co., sharing with you what’s involved in our design process and what makes the process special for our clients.  Why We Use Moodboards… Before we can explain, why we use mood boards, it is important to first explain what one is. A moodboard (also known …

Now in its 10th year, Masterpiece London has grown and grown in size to become a leading destination for international collectors looking to buy across a multitude of art forms.

Since its first edition in 2015, London Craft Week has showcased the very best in craftsmanship from the UK and internationally.

Ceramic sculptors and industrial designers create the objects in the home that provide utility, but who is to say these objects can’t bring aesthetic beauty to the interior. We profile three ceramic artists and industrial designers, who are at the top of their art and craft.

Parquetry is the art of creating intricate patterns from carved wood furniture and flooring. The form originated in 17th century France and was quickly adopted in the finest palaces and stately residences in the land.

So now you know what’s involved at every stage of a Janine Stone & Co. project. In this series of posts we have taken a look at the steps involved in commissioning Janine Stone & Co. as your architect, interior designer and/or build project manager. These steps are a guideline to the process that our …

A humble cottage on the edge of a lake in the Scottish Highlands has been named as the UK’s best house of 2018.

In the news this week; “Festive fun to enjoy this december”, “A year in review for global prime property”, “The secrets of building conservationists”, “West London remains a property hotspot” and “Spotlight on female design talent at the design museum.”

In these final stages of the project our clients join us in search of what the french call “objet trouvé” – the personal touches that will make their finished homes truly special.

Last year an east end method for smoking salmon known as ‘the London cure’ was awarded the same protected status as Champagne. This rare delicacy is a far cry from what most people call smoked salmon. This is the story of H. Forman & Son.

The profession of interior designer has been in existence for the one hundred years, but craftsmanship has been practiced and preserved for millennia and is integral to any interior design project.

PAD returned to Berkeley Square, W1 last week, with nearly 70 dealers exhibiting the best in art, design, decorative arts and antiquities. Having collaborated and built longstanding relationships with many of PAD exhibitors, the Janine Stone design team were delighted to attend last weeks fair. Here are three discoveries that especially excited us:

Tuesday evening we visited the wonderful emporium that is Guinevere on the King’s Road to celebrate the publication of a new book by Giles Kime,

London plays host to nubmer of exciting design events in September and October this year. Here are a few dates to pop into your diary.

“By using perspective illustrations, CGIs and 3D models we establish the design style, enabling us to proceed to the more detailed work with complete confidence.”

Here in the studio, we can’t wait for the 2018 edition of Frieze to begin. The art festival will be on between October 5 to 7 in London’s Regent Park. 160 galleries will bring their wares to the fair, with some 130 more showing at Frieze Masters. This year, Frieze London will include a special section …

Having received the brief (step one) there is now a process of establishing the direction of the design. This is step two in the process of commissioning an interior designer.

Originally published on the Humphrey Munson blog. ——- Janine Stone & Co initially began as a company dedicated to designing luxury elegant interiors, now nearly 30 years later the London based company has grown into something truly incredible. A true powerhouse of multi-talented professionals with skill-sets including architecture, interior design, construction and project management that allow the company to undertake all …

…To Martin Moore’s beautiful showroom on Westbourne Grove Notting Hill recently to collaborate on and evening of fine wine and delicious canapes from Michelin starred restaurant, Pied à Terre. Guests also enjoyed amazing jazz music from the Royal Opera House and the evening was exquisitely fragranced by Rachel Vosper’s deliciously scented candles.

There are several steps associated to commissioning Janine Stone & Co. as your architect, interior designer or project manager. Step one is the most important.

Alina Hannah, Senior Client Adviser at Christies, spoke to us this month about her work advising Christie’s top clients on building art, jewellery, fine and rare wine collections.

Rachel Vosper is a leading chandler, who has designed signature scents for royalty and celebrities alike. We take five minutes with Rachel to discuss her work and designing bespoke fragrances for your home.