Urban & luxe · Style guide

Contemporary European interiors. Lasting character. A modern ease.

Classic proportions meet softer, modern furniture. Gentle architectural details, a little contrast and a collected feel that doesn’t date quickly.

Plan a Contemporary European homeSee the mood board

The palette

Colours that feel elegant, collected, easy.

Soft ivory walls, with brass, mauve and burgundy saved for the pieces you’ll notice. A reading for mood, not a paint specification.

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  • Mauve#c7a8b4
  • Brass#c8a86c
  • Burgundy#7f3342

Materials & details

What makes it Contemporary European.

The sample board

  • Stone and marble-look surfaces
  • Brass details
  • Herringbone wood floors
  • Wall mouldings

  1. Classic mouldings, softer shapes

    Panelled walls behind curved, comfortable furniture.

  2. An arch somewhere

    An arched mirror, niche or doorway softens straight lines.

  3. A touch of brass

    Taps, lamps and handles in warm metal, used sparingly.

Room by room

Ideas worth borrowing.

Best in living, kitchen, bedroom, entryway, balcony, kids' room, dining, bathroom and wardrobe spaces.

  • Tiny modern balcony with yellow metal café chairs, a steel pedestal table and fluted-glass privacy screen.

    Balcony

    Butter-yellow city café

    Tiny modern balcony with yellow metal café chairs, a steel pedestal table and fluted-glass privacy screen. Suggested footprint: 4 × 7 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Large corner balcony with sage modular seating, navy tables and a glass balustrade.

    Balcony

    A soft green corner

    Large corner balcony with sage modular seating, navy tables and a glass balustrade. Suggested footprint: 8 × 12 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Small square balcony with a curved lilac bench, oxblood side table and cream terrazzo floor.

    Balcony

    Lilac around the corner

    Small square balcony with a curved lilac bench, oxblood side table and cream terrazzo floor. Suggested footprint: 5 × 6 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Modern aquarium balcony with cobalt metal chairs, an ivory pedestal table and seamless sage cabinetry.

    Balcony

    Cobalt beside the aquascape

    Modern aquarium balcony with cobalt metal chairs, an ivory pedestal table and seamless sage cabinetry. Suggested footprint: 7 × 10 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Graphic modern balcony with cobalt built-in seating, an apricot table and pale terrazzo tiles.

    Balcony

    Cobalt lines, clean surfaces

    Graphic modern balcony with cobalt built-in seating, an apricot table and pale terrazzo tiles. Suggested footprint: 6 × 10 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Modern balcony with a curved ivory sofa, burgundy swivel chair and polished steel table.

    Balcony

    Ivory curves and burgundy

    Modern balcony with a curved ivory sofa, burgundy swivel chair and polished steel table. Suggested footprint: 9 × 13 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Narrow balcony with a sculptural coral reading chair, white drum table and built-in planting.

    Balcony

    The coral reading pod

    Narrow balcony with a sculptural coral reading chair, white drum table and built-in planting. Suggested footprint: 3.5 × 9 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Contemporary balcony with a coral perforated-metal screen, cream sofa and pale green side table.

    Balcony

    A perforated coral screen

    Contemporary balcony with a coral perforated-metal screen, cream sofa and pale green side table. Suggested footprint: 5 × 8 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Small modern café balcony with raspberry tubular chairs, mint table and terrazzo flooring.

    Balcony

    Mint meets raspberry

    Small modern café balcony with raspberry tubular chairs, mint table and terrazzo flooring. Suggested footprint: 5 × 7 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Contemporary Buddha fountain balcony with fluted glass, bamboo and sculptural ivory lounge chairs.

    Balcony

    Bamboo behind frosted glass

    Contemporary Buddha fountain balcony with fluted glass, bamboo and sculptural ivory lounge chairs. Suggested footprint: 6 × 10 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Contemporary clay-coloured balcony with a curved bench and sculptural Buddha bowl fountain.

    Balcony

    Clay, softened into curves

    Contemporary clay-coloured balcony with a curved bench and sculptural Buddha bowl fountain. Suggested footprint: 7 × 10 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Contemporary balcony with a sculptural ochre swivel chair, moss wall and refined white planters.

    Balcony

    The sculptural swivel seat

    Contemporary balcony with a sculptural ochre swivel chair, moss wall and refined white planters. Suggested footprint: 6 × 10 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

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  • Generous modern dining balcony with a white oval table, pistachio chairs and a red accent lamp.

    Balcony

    Lunch in pistachio

    Generous modern dining balcony with a white oval table, pistachio chairs and a red accent lamp. Suggested footprint: 9 × 14 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Modern balcony with a curved terracotta ribbon bench, ivory table and sage planter.

    Balcony

    A terracotta ribbon

    Modern balcony with a curved terracotta ribbon bench, ivory table and sage planter. Suggested footprint: 6 × 11 ft.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Lilac and apricot child's room with a curved upholstered headboard and low oak storage bed.

    Kids' room

    Lilac daydream

    Lilac and apricot child's room with a curved upholstered headboard and low oak storage bed. Ivory sheet, lavender quilt with apricot bound edge, two pale peach pillows and a round plum cushion.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Cream and pastel child's room with an oak storage bed, softly rounded peach headboard, crisp ivory sheet, mint cotton quilt and lavender piped pillow.

    Kids' room

    A little confetti

    Cream and pastel child's room with an oak storage bed, softly rounded peach headboard, crisp ivory sheet, mint cotton quilt and lavender piped pillow. Sparse painted terrazzo shapes on only the desk wall, lilac closed wardrobe with round oak pulls, compact mint desk, peach child chair, ivory drum shade, cream rug with scattered woven flecks.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Older child's bedroom with peach upholstered scalloped bed, ivory sheet and dusty rose quilt with neat satin-free cotton piping, lavender lumbar cushion.

    Kids' room

    Peach pirouette

    Older child's bedroom with peach upholstered scalloped bed, ivory sheet and dusty rose quilt with neat satin-free cotton piping, lavender lumbar cushion. Large firmly wall-mounted arched mirror away from bed, compact white desk and peach chair, framed abstract dancing figure art, pale pink closed wardrobe, curved cream reading seat, oval rug.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Child's bedroom with apricot painted arched wall recess framing an oak single bed with lavender rounded headboard.

    Kids' room

    Apricot arches

    Child's bedroom with apricot painted arched wall recess framing an oak single bed with lavender rounded headboard. White fitted sheet, apricot gingham quilt, lilac pillows with cream piping.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Teen room mixing pale lilac walls, deep olive low upholstered bed and walnut bedside table.

    Kids' room

    Lilac after school

    Teen room mixing pale lilac walls, deep olive low upholstered bed and walnut bedside table. Ivory linen sheets, lilac stitched quilt, olive pillow and peach piping.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Dusty rose queen bed with a single generous curved upholstered headboard and rounded oak base, ivory percale sheets, rose quilt with fine stitched channels, cream shams and burgundy piped lumbar.

    Bedroom

    Rose-petal mornings

    Dusty rose queen bed with a single generous curved upholstered headboard and rounded oak base, ivory percale sheets, rose quilt with fine stitched channels, cream shams and burgundy piped lumbar. Two cylindrical oak nightstands, matching frosted bedside lamps, framed restrained botanical painting on adjacent wall, cream wardrobes with gently curved end, warm flat rug and linen curtains.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Dusty-blue paneled kitchen with softly rounded fluted peninsula end and cream quartz worktop, small oak stool, ivory overhead cabinets.

    Kitchen

    Blue, with a softer edge

    Dusty-blue paneled kitchen with softly rounded fluted peninsula end and cream quartz worktop, small oak stool, ivory overhead cabinets. Warm white tile backsplash, brushed nickel tap at sink under ordinary window, hob beneath properly sized hood, accessible fridge, subtle under-cabinet lighting, framed small botanical still life well away from hob.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Compact curved dusty-rose upholstered banquette against warm ivory wall, oval walnut dining table and two cream upholstered chairs on exposed front.

    Dining

    At the rose banquette

    Compact curved dusty-rose upholstered banquette against warm ivory wall, oval walnut dining table and two cream upholstered chairs on exposed front. Rounded low walnut crockery cabinet, one framed muted floral painting, linen pendant above table, cream flat rug, a single ceramic vase with three stems.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Cocoa upholstered queen bed in warm cream paneled bedroom, ivory linen fitted sheet, chocolate quilt with subtle channel stitching, cream piped shams and rust lumbar.

    Bedroom

    Cocoa and cream

    Cocoa upholstered queen bed in warm cream paneled bedroom, ivory linen fitted sheet, chocolate quilt with subtle channel stitching, cream piped shams and rust lumbar. Oak bedside drawers, brass wall sconces with small fabric shades, framed earth-tone botanical painting, cream paneled wardrobe, textured ivory rug and natural linen curtains.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Compact plum lower-cabinet L kitchen with warm ivory upper cupboards, pale quartz counter and cream square tile backsplash, brushed brass handles.

    Kitchen

    Plum in the pantry

    Compact plum lower-cabinet L kitchen with warm ivory upper cupboards, pale quartz counter and cream square tile backsplash, brushed brass handles. Sink and stainless tap at standard window, hob with hood on side run, accessible fridge, walnut open shelf carrying three stacked bowls, small ceramic fruit dish and warm under-cabinet light.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Compact bathroom with powder-blue square wall tile and white grout, oak vanity with cream countertop and one basin, simple brass tap and rectangular softly rounded mirror.

    Bathroom

    Blue tile, warm oak

    Compact bathroom with powder-blue square wall tile and white grout, oak vanity with cream countertop and one basin, simple brass tap and rectangular softly rounded mirror. Separate clear-glass shower at far end with visible drain and fixtures, cream slip-resistant-looking floor tile, white folded towels on dry shelf, small ceramic soap dish.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact Indian apartment living room, linen two-and-a-half-seat sofa, muted rose armchair, fine shallow wall moulding, walnut nesting tables and a modest abstract canvas without text.

    Living

    A little Paris, a real flat

    A compact Indian apartment living room, linen two-and-a-half-seat sofa, muted rose armchair, fine shallow wall moulding, walnut nesting tables and a modest abstract canvas without text.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact U-shaped flat kitchen, ivory slim-Shaker doors, muted blue base cabinets, simple brass pulls and a small-format pale backsplash in herringbone.

    Kitchen

    Cream with a blue note

    A compact U-shaped flat kitchen, ivory slim-Shaker doors, muted blue base cabinets, simple brass pulls and a small-format pale backsplash in herringbone.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A queen-bed Indian flat bedroom, dusty mauve upholstered curved headboard, thin cream wall moulding only behind the bed, white cotton bedding, small brass wall sconces and compact taupe wardrobes.

    Bedroom

    Mauve at rest

    A queen-bed Indian flat bedroom, dusty mauve upholstered curved headboard, thin cream wall moulding only behind the bed, white cotton bedding, small brass wall sconces and compact taupe wardrobes.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A small apartment dining corner with a sage upholstered banquette, cream oval pedestal table, two walnut chairs and a tiny checked curtain at a regular window.

    Dining

    The upholstered corner

    A small apartment dining corner with a sage upholstered banquette, cream oval pedestal table, two walnut chairs and a tiny checked curtain at a regular window.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact bathroom with a sage-green vertical tile band behind a cream wall-hung basin, round brass-rim mirror, white remaining walls, terrazzo-look floor, WC with health faucet and a clear-glass separated shower.

    Bathroom

    One beautiful stripe

    A compact bathroom with a sage-green vertical tile band behind a cream wall-hung basin, round brass-rim mirror, white remaining walls, terrazzo-look floor, WC with health faucet and a clear-glass separated shower.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact built-in wardrobe in A bedroom, warm ivory slim-panel doors with understated brass pulls, one open oak dressing niche with a round mirror and a small upholstered stool.

    Wardrobe

    A dressing corner, neatly made

    A compact built-in wardrobe in A bedroom, warm ivory slim-panel doors with understated brass pulls, one open oak dressing niche with a round mirror and a small upholstered stool.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact child's bedroom with a peach scalloped headboard, oatmeal quilt, rounded wardrobe, pale mint study desk, rounded stool and pill-shaped wall mirror.

    Kids' room

    Peach, with a little wiggle

    A peach scalloped headboard and rounded furniture bring softer shapes into a compact bedroom, with a quiet oatmeal quilt and pale mint desk.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact tween's room, inky blue lower wall and putty upper wall, a full-size single bed with a generous upholstered back, walnut integrated desk against a solid wall, roomy study chair, closed tall wardrobe and a cork pinboard.

    Kids' room

    Blue skies ahead

    A compact tween's room, inky blue lower wall and putty upper wall, a full-size single bed with a generous upholstered back, walnut integrated desk against a solid wall, roomy study chair, closed tall wardrobe and a cork pinboard.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact tween room in eucalyptus and ink, low upholstered bed, narrow striped cotton throw, neatly integrated desk and full wardrobe, wall-mounted shallow display for two sports medals without long accessible ribbons.

    Kids' room

    For books and match days

    A compact tween room in eucalyptus and ink, low upholstered bed, narrow striped cotton throw, neatly integrated desk and full wardrobe, wall-mounted shallow display for two sports medals without long accessible ribbons.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact flat living room with a softly curved terracotta three-seater sofa, oval oak coffee table, pale plaster curved TV backdrop with a usable low cabinet and a rounded lounge chair.

    Living

    Soft shapes, everyday living

    A compact flat living room with a softly curved terracotta three-seater sofa, oval oak coffee table, pale plaster curved TV backdrop with a usable low cabinet and a rounded lounge chair.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact Indian flat bedroom seen toward a custom full-height sage wardrobe with one elegant rounded external corner, conventional straight opening doors and accessible brass-look pulls.

    Wardrobe

    Storage that turns the corner

    A compact Indian flat bedroom seen toward a custom full-height sage wardrobe with one elegant rounded external corner, conventional straight opening doors and accessible brass-look pulls.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact Indian apartment bedroom with an oversized lavender pill-shaped upholstered headboard, rectangular double mattress and curved upholstered bed base, rounded pale-oak floating bedside drawers, soft blush circular wall light and subtly arched wardrobe decorative panels.

    Bedroom

    A quiet kind of curve

    A compact Indian apartment bedroom with an oversized lavender pill-shaped upholstered headboard, rectangular double mattress and curved upholstered bed base, rounded pale-oak floating bedside drawers, soft blush circular wall light and subtly arched wardrobe decorative panels.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • A compact flat kitchen with clay-coloured cabinets, cream quartz worktop and a short rounded-end breakfast peninsula, two modest stools tucked underneath.

    Kitchen

    The rounded breakfast corner

    A compact flat kitchen with clay-coloured cabinets, cream quartz worktop and a short rounded-end breakfast peninsula, two modest stools tucked underneath.

    AI-generated design study · Not a completed client project

  • Living room with a curved cream sofa, burgundy armchair, round stone table and tall arched windows.

    Living

    Character, gently reimagined.

    A curved sofa and one deep-coloured armchair give classic walls a modern ease.

  • Cream panelled kitchen with a stone island, brass tap, woven stools and herringbone wood floor.

    Kitchen

    A considered classic.

    Panelled cabinets, a stone island and a brass tap keep the kitchen timeless.

  • Bedroom with a rounded cream headboard, mauve bedding, brass lamps and ivory wall mouldings.

    Bedroom

    Soft lines. Lasting character.

    A rounded headboard against moulded walls feels restful and refined.

  • Cream entry hall with a rounded wood console, arched mirror, brass lamp and herringbone floor.

    Entryway

    A considered first hello.

    A slim console, an arched mirror and a warm lamp make a small entry feel generous.

Photos are illustrative design studies.

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Contemporary European answered.

Can I add mouldings to a modern apartment?

Yes. Simple applied panel mouldings can add character to plain walls. Keep the profiles slim so they suit the ceiling height.

Is marble necessary for this look?

No. Natural stone is lovely, but quartz, porcelain and good marble-look finishes can give a similar feel with different care needs.

How do I stop it feeling formal?

Mix in soft, curved seating, relaxed fabrics and a few personal pieces, so the room feels lived in rather than staged.

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