Client brief The overall vision was to be exuberant, high end and eye catching. Complementing the colours and textures chosen by the designer and adding a floral scheme that was not overpowering but encompassed the look and feel of the interiors. The client wanted a bespoke feel to the project relying on our creativity to bring her rooms to life.
After the initial consultation, a site visit was carried out to clarify the requirements and the scheme was scoped out looking at; fabric and wall colours, texture and floor materials, vase shape and dynamics, floral options, functionality and of course budget.
Over the following weeks, concept ideas and samples were exchanged so the client could get a true visual presentation.
The front reception room had some beautiful shades of orange both in artwork and fabric and so we carefully matched these colour accents within the florals.
The entrance hall piece for this project needed to be a focal point. Challenging…as the display needed to have amazing visual impact not only at ground level but from above too.
Obviously for us the stems we use are paramount. The quality has to be an absolute given and the flowers as botanically correct as can be. Having over 17 years experience sourcing artificial flowers and plants, we can utilise a vast range of beautiful stems and know exactly how the structure and shapes will work together. It’s not always as easy as you think!
For this area, we also needed to consider the stunning lighting descending through the staircase, we decided on a mix of soft “fresh looking” florals in clear glass rather than ornate vessels to keep the finished look clean. The end result complementing the light feature without taking away for it's stunning detail.
Moving on to the kitchen space.. this was very contemporary. We decided to incorporate the orange tones of the chairs and use some interesting textures such as coral and protea giving a very modern table centrepiece.
Careful consideration was also given to artefacts and artwork. For instance on the first floor landing there was some beautiful artwork, this time we selected some beautiful metallic bronze vases to pick up the colours within the art piece.
The master bedroom had a very soft look. The brief being art deco / Tiffany in style. To complement, we used soft cream Peonies in mirrored crackle glass bowls, continuing through to the dressing room too.
In the office we needed functionality. Simple, in proportion and not conflicting with the workable desk space. Grasses adding a splash of colour and softening the angular shelving unit and classic Orchids in a rich bronze wine cooler to bring some metallic interest to the space.
Similarly the bathrooms needed to be softened and we introduced round shaped vases to smooth the very contemporary lines of the bath and wall units.
The Orchid arrangements gave a strong splash of green, just the right height and size, so as not to distract from the bath area and above all keeping it functional. The key here was not to overdress but to add a sense of luxury.
To discuss a home project, large or small, please do get in touch, we'd love to talk through your requirements and help you with ideas.
Finalists in the Society of Interior Design Awards was a real achievement for the RTfact team too. Thanks to Newcourt for sharing their project with us.
Plus all the wonderful interior designers and private clients who have given us the chance to help create some interesting floral schemes and share special occasions with too.
A massive thank you for your support and we wish you a very happy and healthy New Year. With best wishes, Dawn and the rtfact team x
As artificial specialists it means a massive amount to be recognised as leaders, not just in the artificial world but also for our floristry vision, flair and customer service -areas that we are extremely passionate about.
I’d like to say an enormous thank you to our customers for supporting us.
After our planning phase with the client, looking at themes and potential events, we focus on creating designs to work the space.
Always wanting to create something different and focusing on the amazing scale of the venue that we’re dressing
When it comes to the install day, it’s always an early start, with a well deserved coffee en route. Once we’ve unloaded, its up to the 39th floor (have I mentioned that aready) and then it’s time to titivate and make sure everything is in place and pristine before the first clients of the day arrive.
When using artificial flowers it’s always paramount to us, that they don’t look artificial and this month we’ve focused on using fresh greens and whites to give a clean and modern look.
As we’re dressing both lobby areas and restaurant tables, we like to make sure there is a flow. Often tying in flowers or in this case, Succulents, to bring the overall scheme together.
The Gherkin is without doubt one of London’s landmark iconic buildings and when you’re up there in the early hours, watching the sun rise over the fabulous city of London - it takes some beating.
Sometimes it’s worth setting that alarm clock just a little bit earlier but if that’s not your bag, why not go for the sundowner instead - we had our team celebration at Searcy’s at the Gherkin restaurant last year and had a truly wonderful evening. Check out their forthcoming events here..
The brief was " Summer garden party" - pretty, romantic and natural. So we used a combination of Peonies, Lilac and Wisteria, with plenty of greenery to create the look.
I want to say a massive thank you to my team who worked tirelessly and with a passion to strive for perfection. It was a really tight space and they refused to take a break until we'd achieved the finished look. I'm incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team - thank you girls - you did me proud!
We were delighted to be asked to support the event with florals and selected artefacts in the reception areas by award winning designers Oleg Klodt.
The project is running from 8th November - 10th December and is a great opportunity to see how leading interior designers have created rooms full of drama, luxury and beauty.
Photos to come but if you would like to see the houses for yourself book your tickets online here. It promises to be a unique experience and all with the added benefit of supporting breast cancer research.
Hope you enjoy..X