Based in London, the Bryan O’Sullivan Studio design aesthetic brings together multiple influences to create places where people feel comfortable and at ease, while maintaining a sense of place. They strive to make even the most demanding spaces appear welcoming and timeless, whether a public hotel or private residence. They work collaboratively in the studio as one team as they believe it’s important to draw from a breadth of expertise and inspiration. With attention to detail and a personal touch, one can define their style as compelling, elegant and timeless. The studio comes to each project with fresh eyes, which results in original work that reflects its setting and is tailor-made for every project.

Having studied Architecture at University of Westminster, Interior Designer Bryan established his Studio in London in 2013, having worked in the past with industry leaders such as Annabelle Selldorf, David Collins, Martin Brudnizki and Luis Laplace. Gulf Times speaks to Bryan in an exclusive conversation about his recent project in Paris.

Where was your recent project located in?

The 16th arrondissement in Paris. The house was purchased over ten years ago by the client who was looking for a large family home with a generous garden, which is a rarity in central Paris. It was an international couple in their 50’s. It was a 10,500 square feet house with six bedrooms, grand salon, petit salon, formal dining room, pool and spa, gym, kitchen and informal living space, TV room and a dressing room. The couple have houses all over the world and this is one of ten projects that we have completed with them

How was the house the first time you saw it?

Although the house had been purchased six years ago previously, but no renovation work had been carried out. Some original features had been removed and the layout of the lower ground and upper floor was completely different.

Did you renovate something?

The house was painstakingly returned to its former glory by our studio. We researched the appropriate skirting and cornicing details, swapped the location of the swimming pool into the centre of the lower ground floor with the kitchen and engaged the best artisans in France to make the bones of the house feel as authentic and old as possible.

Where did you draw the inspiration for in terms of its interior design?

We wanted the old part of the house to feel as old as possible, so we worked with Gohard for the specialist paint finishes, architecturally. It was important for us to have as calm a palette as possible, so as to create an informal and inviting space. We tried to mix the textures up as possible and only had one rule - nothing shiny! We sourced a lot of the furniture through Parisian galleries and the city's incredible flea market, Clingnancourt. We also went to established masters such as Delisle. We also designed many of the pieces, such as the beds, gesso pendants and other items in the house.

How do you describe your style?

The Bryan O’Sullivan Studio design aesthetic brings together multiple influences to create places where people feel comfortable and at ease, while maintaining a sense of place. I guess you could say that we strive to make even the most demanding spaces appear welcoming and timeless, whether a public hotel or private residence.