Sally Conran Interior Design

Contemporary House: Wentworth Estate, Surrey

Set within the coniferous heathland of the private Wentworth Estate Sally was asked to furnish, as part of an ongoing refurbishment programme, the primary rooms on the ground floor of a large contemporary family home.

The house is characterised by open plan lateral living. Sally was asked to create a smart and relaxed family Living Room with generous seating for family gatherings and entertaining; a family TV area as part of the spacious open plan kitchen and a modern cloakroom for family guests.

A smart palette of smoked oak, patinated brass, earthy olive green & charcoal, chalky mineral tones and lush warm velvets were chosen for the Living Room and complemented with verdant green plants in rustic glazed pots. A layered lighting scheme was designed to include a handmade glass chandelier, monochrome wall lights, sculptural ceramic table lights and floor lights for a soft, ambient mood.

Hotel Penthouse Suite: Oxford

Sally was asked to design a new luxury Penthouse Suite with its own private roof top terrace for the Old Bank Hotel in the historic town of Oxford, England.

Rich forest greens, dark smoked wood and metal tones were selected and complimented by pops of raspberry coloured glossy enamelled surfaces to create a smart and sophisticated palette.

Contemporary Family House: Hampshire

Designed by award winning architects Niall Mclaughlin Architects, Sally was asked to furnish this large, modern family home. Set within stunning grounds and with views of the lake and boathouse, the house is composed of a natural palette of untreated oak, Portland stone and textured flint. Floor to ceiling windows frame the views of the surrounding countryside and flood the house with natural light. Sally was asked to design a relaxed family home, mixing antiques and original lighting with contemporary furnishings and fabrics to create a stylish, comfortable home for modern country life.

For the light filled, double height entrance Sally chose a striking, heavily foxed mirror hung over a contemporary console table in crisp black marble. Opposite a triptych of decorative panels compliment a classically understated sofa upholstered in plain linen.

Garden Apartment, Kensington: London

Sally helped her client with her light Victorian garden flat in Chelsea, selecting an elegant mix of contemporary and traditional furnishings, modern artworks, fabrics for upholstery, window treatments and soft furnishings, putting together a simple colour palette of restful green and white to reflect the walled garden outside. Bespoke headboards, curtains, blinds and dressings for the beds were all specifically designed to give the flat a soft tailored feel. The result is a chic and stylish home that is both warm and elegantly minimal.

Penthouse St Pancras: London

Situated in the iconic St Pancras building in central London, Sally was asked to design the interiors for a generous three bedroom apartment situated on the fourth and fifth floors of this Grade I listed building. The client wanted to create a smart yet comfortable space for entertaining friends.

Enormously high vaulted ceilings, heavy wooden beams and gothic windows characterize the space, creating quirky, dynamic and unusual angles. An integrated lighting scheme, new colour palette and decorative light fittings were all specifically designed to compliment the huge ceiling heights and emphasize the lofty spaces.

A bespoke shelving unit which spans both floors was designed to create a rich library feel on the top mezzanine floor and link it to the lower living area. Soft mohair, leather & velvet in sumptuous tones were combined with dark smoked oak and brass to create a rich masculine palette which compliments the strong architectural style of this historic building.

Wilding Bar & Restaurant: Oxford

Sally Conran Studio were asked to design a rustic interior with a stylish industrial edge, for an organic wine store with cafe, bar, restaurant, conservatory and outdoor dining. The site is set in the charming area of Jericho in the historic city of Oxford. Original crackle glaze tiling and glossy black zeligge tiles were mixed with verdant green walls and hand painted tree designs.
Copper, pewter and brass topped tables were paired with chairs and stools upholstered in soft leathers.
Characterful holophane globes and industrial lighting were added to create an ambient glow.

Victorian Family House: London

Set within a Victorian family house, Sally designed the kitchen in a modern monochromatic palette, softened by architectural shades of grey. Vintage Eames chairs were chosen to compliment a french rustic kitchen table. A decorative armoire, marble fireplace and chandelier add soft period detail to this modern eclectic mix.

Old Bank Hotel: Oxford

Sally was asked to complete a phased re-design the the 42 bedrooms of this beautiful Georgian building located in the heart of Oxford. The elegantly proportions were retained to create generous airy rooms and a restful neutral palette was created alongside pops of burnt orange and navy. Natural linen curtains were edged with tactile velvets in dusky red, chocolate and coral to create rooms that are soft and sumptuous.

Period Family Home, Primrose Hill: London

This elegant Victorian corner property in the heart of primrose hill was in need of full modernisation, having been formally split into bedsits. Sally worked with James Wyman Architects to reconfigure & design the internal layouts for the living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Re-upholstering some of the client’s existing furniture and mixing these with new furnishings Sally was asked to design a relaxed and stylish family home that maximised it’s natural light.

Old Parsonage Bar & Restaurant, Oxford

Sally was asked to re-design Oxford’s Old Parsonage Bar and Restaurant with an extensive refurbishment whilst retaining the building’s historic 17th Century charm. Sally’s client wanted to create a rich, eclectic, country house atmosphere to compliment the hotel’s notable entrance with it’s low beamed ceilings and open fires.

Sally chose an atmospheric and distinctive dark grey-purple for the walls which are lined with a striking collection of 20th Century painted portraits. The restaurant and bar reveal a rich palette of claret, plum and purple with banquette cushions upholstered in luxurious midnight navy mohair velvet. The hotel’s reception and bar area features a soft grey flagstone floor & bespoke bar stools in soft leather and velvet. These elements combine to create an atmosphere which is welcoming, all enveloping & totally unique.