Talent SHOW

Set in a former factory, this London duplex had no internal walls, stairs or style – until a highly skilled designer got her hands on it and worked magic

- Kate Jacobs

Often, a big part of interior design is choosing wonderful pieces that will help to create a unique aesthetic and atmosphere. But what if you're creating a home for a collector who has spent their life travelling the world, picking up beautiful things along the way? 'The emphasis was on my client's collections, but that didn't faze me,' says Louise East, founder of interior design company Studio Est and the creative force behind this London bolthole. 'I knew I could still elevate the whole project. He works in property and I've collaborated on a lot of his projects, becoming good friends with him and his wife along the way, so the trust is there.'