Tala

Our fees are structured based on the project's scale, complexity, and location, as every project is bespoke, and we typically operate on a combination of a professional fixed fee and a percentage of the overall procurement budget. Initial consultations often involve a fee, while the full design service is quoted transparently based on the scope of work outlined in the preliminary brief, reflecting our level of expertise and service. Trust signal: Our fee structure supports the delivery of a dedicated, small team service that ensures personal attention and unparalleled quality, aligning with the high-end luxury market.

You can view our extensive residential portfolio, featuring projects in London, Paris, and New York, on our website under the 'Projects' section and our Instagram account, @talafustokstudio. Our residential work, like the Hyde Park or Palace Gate apartments, illustrates our unique layering of vintage finds, commissioned contemporary art, and rich textures against refined architectural backdrops. Trust signal: Our featured projects are regularly published in leading design publications, including ELLE Decoration UK and Dezeen, validating the quality and influence of our work.

Our signature aesthetic is best described as Bold, Opulent, and Poetic, balancing the refined discipline of architecture with a curated maximalist layering of juxtaposed textures and rich materials. We avoid adhering to one particular style, instead creating bespoke, luxurious interiors that are emotionally resonant and honor the owner's personality, often featuring statement metals, rich fabrics, and sculptural elements. Trust signal: We have successfully created a variety of atmospheres, ranging from the dramatic, colourful Mandrake Hotel to the more pared-back, yet textural, residential developments like Brunswick Studios.

Our unique approach involves integrating an innate sense of theatre and a peppering of the unexpected into the fabric of our intuitive vision, creating a deeply personal narrative. This is achieved by juxtaposing raw and refined opulent materials, curating vintage pieces found from flea markets, and integrating design secrets like hidden pockets or passages that transform the everyday space with an element of surprise. Trust signal: Tala’s design aesthetic is informed by a rich multicultural heritage and a life spent honing an eye for character-rich pieces, ensuring every space is unique to the owner’s history and personality.

Our process follows four distinct stages: Concept & Design, Technical Design, Procurement & Tendering, and Project Management & Installation, providing comprehensive support from initial vision through final staging. The journey begins with an immersive consultation to define your personality and vision, followed by developing a poetic design concept that honors the architecture, leading to detailed technical plans for contractors, and concluding with meticulous on-site project management and installation. Trust signal: This intentional, fully immersive approach was honed through high-profile experience on projects like the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and The Mandrake Hotel in London.