BY NICKY SUMMER Alan Walsh is a British artist and gallery owner based in Monaco who specialises in Riviera and motorsport themed art; through bringing his works to life with bright, bold colours that express positivity and happiness, his works are clean and uncluttered – a reflection of how he believes the world should be. […] Read more…
DAVIDSON London designs and manufactures high quality British-made furniture for prestigious clients around the globe. Located in Chelsea Hardbour Design Centre, interior designers and global ‘names’ in the industry such as Katherine Pooley, Taylor Howes, Elicyon, Kelly Hoppen, Sophie Paterson and Laura Hammett make up approximately 60% of their work; the remaining 40% of their business […] Read more…
Elegant furnishings are mandatory when designing the interior of a super-yacht, and styling with co-ordinating accessories is key to enhancing the ambience of a vessel built-to-order. First, art! All the marine themed pieces seen below are available from Trowbridge, which is where I sourced the mirror-framed coral and ocean life prints for the decor of […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER One of our favourite places to dine in Paris is the terrace restaurant adjacent to the Ralph Lauren store on Boulevard St Germain. There is always an elegant but comfortable ambience; the traditional decor, music and styling resonates with Parisians and American visitors alike. As a residential, hotel and yacht designer, my […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER The Clayworks website is one of the most exciting I’ve visited for a while – mainly because I’m interested in luxury hotels, contemporary finishes and – as a designer – I’m always impressed by those operating at the very top of their game. The client list of Clayworks is like a ‘who’s […] Read more…
Nicky Summer is a British leader in luxury lifestyle. The Financial Times ‘How To Spend It’ describes her as ‘dynamic’ and the San Francisco Chronicle as ‘top international celebrity designer’. Nicky is known as an accomplished interior designer on behalf of private clients and those of Sotheby’s Realty, Harrods Estates, Knight Frank, Savills and Hamptons. […] Read more…
As a beauty and advertising model, Nicky has appeared in campaigns for luxury brands including Lancôme fragrances, L’Oreal Paris hair products and royal jeweler Mappin & Webb. Nicky (using the stage name Nike Clark) acted as a James Bond girl in the film A View To A Kill with Sir Roger Moore, Christopher Walken and Grace Jones, […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER Bespoke items – whether made to order for a customer or interior design client – give so much pleasure because the creator has clearly gone to extra special effort to produce an item that has a highly personal touch. The Natural Screen Company offers custom built screens and butlers trays, the type […] Read more…
All my adult life I have lived in South Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge – three key residential areas in London that sit side by side and are the perfect locations for elegant living. They are easily accessible, close to everything, have numerous parks, gyms, restaurants, boutiques, clubs, cafes, schools and private gardens close by; they’re a […] Read more…
