Daniel Kostiuc of Intarya Injects Brazilian Colour to Summer Interiors & Sets the Trend for 2013
(PRWEB UK) 2 July 2013 -- Managing Director of Intarya one of the capital’s leading luxury interior design companies offers an exclusive insight into the top trends to look out for in 2013/14. Along with unique tips to maximise light and complement colour schemes, Daniel Kostiuc identifies multiple ways that today’s designer can bring life through the use of textures, colours and fabrics in the home.
International Chelsea design firm Intarya, led by designer Daniel Kostiuc, has dressed some of London’s most spectacular properties from mews houses in Kensington and luxury apartments on Hyde Park to super yachts and palaces in the Middle East. Following Daniel’s attendance at the world renowned Salone del Mobile, Milan, which took place this month, Daniel sets the trend for 2013.
Daniel comments, “There is no specific rule to add colour to a room - the important thing is to use common sense and avoid overstatement. I prefer to use colour sparingly, either on cushions, details on small pieces of furniture or art.
“We often use a neutral background to make the colour scheme pop – for instance, a warm grey background with pops of burnt orange looks amazing and is something we should expect to see more of throughout the year.”
Throughout the Salone del Mobile, which showcased brand new collections released by fashion houses including Hermès, Armani and Fendi, the vibrant colours of contemporary furniture created a lively selection of pieces to play a focal point in every interior.
“It is true to say that the return of bold and lively colours are due to gain space and further influence even in the most conservative of interiors. The trick is to keep the background neutral when using strong accents, or perhaps choosing one colour and using that as a background, with furniture in more neutral tones.
“It is crucial to co-ordinate the colours selected for your room, to reflect the atmosphere you want to create; this of course includes complementing your furniture with wall and flooring colours. For instance, for formal rooms such as the dining room, it is better to use a tonal palette with more sophisticated colours.
Alternatively, bedrooms should be extra comfortable; blues are often a lovely colour. For a younger feel you may wish to combine yellow with grey which is also a wonderful combination.”
Whilst neutral tones may create an ideal backdrop to inject lively colour and vibrancy, Intarya has displayed ways in which strong colours such as yellow can instantly lift an otherwise gloomy room to create a sense of fun.
Founded in 1994, Intarya has continued to deliver its vision of enhancing the inherent character of the architecture and location of some of London’s most prestigious residential addresses. Most recently, Daniel and his team has completed the sympathetic interior of a luxury 3 bedroom apartment at The Lancasters, which has successfully blended the grand Grade II Listed façade with a luxurious high attention to detail where every element of the design has been researched, considered, tailor-made and hand-crafted, unlocking the property’s potential.
Daniel continues, “One of the most common dilemmas created when dressing or designing your home, is which colours balance “each other out?” - However, a room can always remain colourful yet still achieve a ‘subtle’ effect. Through combining soft pastel colours, with fabrics rich in texture, this will help to provide a feminine and comfortable environment in which to unwind.”
As its managing director and lead designer, Daniel Kostiuc heads a team of 12 interior designers and architects. Daniel studied interior architecture at UCLA and has worked on five-star resorts, boutique hotels and private homes worldwide.
Daniel continues, “As with colour, one needs to use pattern sparingly. Whilst it can be very effective when looking to lift the feel of room, it can become heavy and old fashioned if not used in moderation.
“Through using a combination of colours and patterns, it can create a charming environment, making it very convivial.”
Intarya is a wholly owned subsidiary and works hand in hand with Northacre on their schemes, however 90% of the project portfolio is undertaken for private clients and a select number of other developers.
For further information please visit: http://www.Intarya.com, email: info(at)intarya(dot)com or telephone: +44 (0) 20 7349 8020
Daniel, Intarya, http://www.intarya.com/, +44 (0)20 7349 8020, [email protected]
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