Quiet Luxury
A recent film is the inspiration behind a new ‘old money’ trend in the world of interior design
The rise of ‘old money’ interiors continues to flourish thanks to the movie Saltburn. Also called ‘quiet luxury’, this type of design refers to the sartorial preferences typically associated with the old money set and interior designers love this look for its timeless elegance, simplicity and neutral appeal.
Award-winning design studio, Black and Milk have recently been working on a variety of interiors that showcase this ‘stealth wealth’ style and a recent project, Talbot Residence, is a clear example of how to channel this trend.
An Edwardian home within Highgate, the project’s narrative is one of the most interesting in their portfolio.
Their main objective was to ensure that the Scottish family’s personality was infused throughout the property and tailored towards their lifestyle, most notably allowing the new design to work cohesively with the existing canvas.
Unique features of the property include:
The introduction of ‘his’ and ‘her’ sitting rooms
The moody blue hues of the gentleman’s lounge set as a perfect backdrop for evoking the grandeur of a cigar lounge, with more playful, expressive touches. On the other hand, the lady’s lounge is a serene oasis that provides the perfect hang-out for coffee dates and socials.
Country style kitchen
A bespoke kitchen, island and hidden breakfast area designed by Black and Milk incorporate richer materials to add a layer of warmth to the family’s open-plan dining area. To keep the design cohesive with the front of the house, traditional backsplash tiles were implemented to the modern design of the kitchen. An impressive gold leaf-based table anchors the centre of the dining area while a soft, napkin-like pendant sits above, softening the overall look and feel.
A cinema room
Hidden away within the lounge area, sits a cinema room. The walls are draped and upholstered in tartan fabric panelling to provide sound installation and pay heritage to the client’s Scottish roots.
