Chromatic Restraint

Rather than radically altering this period family home, the design sought to refine its character and make it better suited to contemporary life. Warm neutrals create continuity between rooms, while precisely judged accents of mauve, silver and taupe introduce subtle shifts in mood and identity.

Tailored joinery and upholstered headboards sit alongside reflective furniture, dark marble and polished metal, adding depth while preserving the calm of the palette. Generous seating and layered textiles keep the rooms welcoming and comfortable, with practical elements quietly integrated into the overall scheme. The measured use of colour gives the house a cohesive, sophisticated quality while allowing it to adapt naturally to the family’s changing needs.

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Neutral living room with an ivory sofa, white flowers, stone-topped coffee tables and sculptural lamps | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Upholstered armchair and sculptural table lamp beside a window overlooking a white garden sculpture | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Elegant living room with an ornate fireplace, contemporary chandelier, curved sofa and mirrored display cabinet | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Ornate living-room fireplace with sculptural objects, white flowers and nested circular coffee tables | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Dining area with a dark table, upholstered seating, textured wall and clustered white pendant lights | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Dining table set with white tableware, crystal glasses, patterned cushions and small floral arrangements | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Dark timber kitchen with black worktops, integrated appliances and a suspended stainless-steel extractor | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Soft mauve bedroom with an upholstered bed, matching sofa, black glass coffee table and white flowers | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Bedroom detail with a mauve upholstered headboard, layered pillows and a patterned bolster cushion | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Pale mirrored dressing table with fragrance bottles, white flowers and framed monochrome artwork | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Dressing-table detail with white flowers, clear glass vessels and subtly textured drawer fronts | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Primary bedroom bedside detail with dark satin curtains, a sculptural white lamp and reflective accessories | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
Glossy primary-bedroom dressing table with folding mirrors, white flowers and clear glass vessels | Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
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