Personal best

Designer Scarlett Hessian was tasked with creating bespoke pieces and unique schemes to make this apartment one of a kind for its owners

- RUTH CORBETT

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THIS PROJECT? The challenge of designing custom furniture that felt truly personal and bespoke was a big draw for me, as I love working on spaces that feel as unique as the people who live in them.

WHAT WERE THE CLIENTS’ MAIN PRIORITIES? Privacy was key, but they also envisioned a welcoming space where they could host dinner parties with friends from all over the world — a home that felt personal and effortlessly sophisticated at the same time.

HOW INVOLVED WERE THE HOMEOWNERS? They were incredibly hands-on. We shared a vision of creating a place that felt deeply personal to them, so we spent time together exploring showrooms, selecting pieces and even going antique shopping across Europe. Their engagement really elevated the process and allowed the design to become a true reflection of them.