For those who love to indulge their senses, there are few finer destinations than the capital city of England and the UK, London. Every glance is met by a dizzying spectrum of architectural features while a cosmopolitan array of culture is eternally at the fingertips. With all of this in mind, it comes as no surprise that the city's interior design trends are reliably second to none. Whether entering period homes or the latest ultra-modern construction, we can be certain that something exciting will be unfolding within. So, what is involved with claiming the look of modern London interior design? Is it embracing the capital's biophilic tendencies or turning to the modern parquet wood flooring London inhabitants love so much? Read on to find out!



Contemporary London is Embracing Curated Curves

While the angles and edges of minimalist design may have had their moment in the spotlight, these days, Londoners are far more enamoured with curvaceous design. Sweeping kitchen islands, bespoke curving staircases, rounded window frames and mirrors, and the presence of curves within pattern and artwork are all increasingly popular. No doubt, this comes hand in hand with our growing inclination to create interiors that are not only elegant, but also cosy and cocooning.

 

Ideal complements to this softening aesthetic include inviting upholstery and surfaces chosen because their materials hold intrinsic warmth, such as modern herringbone parquet wood flooring or tactile wallpapers. Together, the impression created is one of comfort, and when this aesthetic is combined with soft and thoughtful lighting, the presence of dark corners can be eliminated, making every area feel welcoming. Those wishing to combine their curves with some colour could indulge in one of 2022's colours of the year, and in the spirit of all things British, why not skip over Pantone's Very Peri in favour of home-grown Bright Skies from Dulux?

 

Biophilic Design Is Ideal for Big City Living

When living in the heart of a thrumming and vibrant city, what could be better than bringing a soothing dose of nature into the fold? The term biophillia was described by its creator, Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson, as our “innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes”. In interior design it manifests as the use of plant and animal forms and a preference for natural materials, and within London interiors specifically, divine botanical motifs and hardwoods are defining features for all who enjoy this approach to design.

 

Many who have been recently gripped by Netflix show Anatomy of a Scandal found themselves just as mesmerised by the opportunity to glimpse inside beautiful London interiors as they were with the pulse-racing drama that said spaces hosted. Showcased were many of our top contemporary London interior design trends, such as glorious biophilic wallpaper, curved pieces a-plenty, and modern herringbone parquet wood flooring. Houseplants, floral and foliage motifs, living spaces that spill out into the garden, and richly hued hardwoods are all great resources to have in the toolkit when realising this particular facet of London-centric interior design.

 

Londoners are Revelling In Rug Design

It may be unexpected, but there aren't many design features that can be considered hotter than the humble rug within London's interior design circles at present. Although, the term humble and many of the rugs in question don't really go hand-in-hand, because the current trend is playful, exploratory, and expressive. Whether tastes lean towards spectacular Nigerian patterning or high-profile rug art, straight from the gallery and realised in environmentally friendly British wool, there is bound to be a style and shape to suit any interior.

 

Of course, when actively drawing eyes downward, it makes sense to give your rug of choice a fitting backdrop. The very modern parquet wood flooring London is inclined to cherish will do the trick beautifully. For those wishing to hold that attention even longer, the wow-factor of non-conventional chevron angles or extra-large parquet cuts will certainly spice things up. In these kinds of features, Londoners are discovering opportunity to create inner sanctuaries that are gleefully on point as well as ever-ready to be functionally enjoyed

 

London Interior Designers are Rethinking Spaces

Following far more time spent at home in recent years—for London dwellers in particular, for whom escape to the country was a far-away prospect during Covid lockdown—the city's relationship with interior design has shifted. Standard models of how interiors should flow are being reimagined, for example, in the reversal of what belongs upstairs and downstairs. Who wouldn't wish to flirt with the idea of a kitchen and living area with abundantly illuminating skylights and a cosy downstairs bedroom with adjoining terrace for sunny afternoon reading?

 

The great news is that manifesting this kind of interior design rebellion is easy thanks to contemporary technology and installation techniques. Case in point, thanks to advancements in modern engineered wood flooring, London residents need not hesitate to install smokey hand-brushed hardwood or reclaimed oak underfoot at basement level or even in their kitchen. This type of engineered flooring facilitates endless design options including all sorts of parquetry, floated floors in renovated spaces, and even the decadence of underfloor heating.

 

At the end of the day, the spirit we find in the capital is that our interiors should reflect the types of lives that we want to experience, and the only real rules for that are those that we define ourselves. Modern London interior design is all about living well and delighting in the details that truly make us happy, and from gilt florals to rugs over hardwood, there is much opportunity for indulgence. If you'd like to know more about how Unique Bespoke Wood can help you bring a London-inspired interior design concept to reality—wherever the interior in question may be—contact our team today.