Interior Designer: Balance Interior Design
Oak Tree in White wallpaper. Interior: Balance Interior Design. Photograph: Anna Stathaki
It is an honour to work with so many hugely talented and incredibly varied interior designers and architects and to see how they use our patterns in their projects. As part of an ongoing series of features on the website focusing on interior designers whose work we admire, we hope to inspire people who are dreaming and planning how to decorate their homes.
Gemma Tucker of Wiltshire based Balance Interior Design didn’t become an interior designer until after the birth of her 1st child. After studying interior design to give some structure to what at the time was a hobby, she realised that she wanted to turn her passion into a career and initially took on both commercial and residential projects for friends and family, and then Balance was born!
Oak Tree in White wallpaper. Interior Design: Balance Interior Design
With a calm and paired back aesthetic, Gemma believes that the spaces in which we live are closely linked to our sense of wellbeing, so rather than follow trends she begins her design process by considering the flow of a space. “I look for the sight lines, the storage options and how to optimise the natural light”. She then layers the room with finishes and furniture that resonate with her client’s taste.
This childs bedroom is in a 1960’s house that lies close to beautiful woodland and the client shares Gemma’s love of nature and irregular, organic shapes. “The little person who this room belongs to loves trees so the theme for this room was determined: calm, natural and connected with the setting. I love the fleck of gold in Oak Tree wallpaper, a beautiful detail that the client also fell in love with.” Oak flooring and a beautiful rug continue the natural finishes. “I prefer to use desaturated colour palettes and natural materials, allowing art and objects space to emit their presence,” says Gemma.
Interior Design: Balance Interior Design
Before choosing a pattern for an interior, Gemma will consider the full scheme of a room and the property as a whole. “I want to ensure that it is in keeping with the brief, colour scheme and vibe that we are working towards. For example, if the client enjoys nature, they are more likely to be attracted to organic and irregular patterns but if they like straight lines and symmetry, I will seek a pattern to reflect that, such as a simple stripe,” says Gemma.
Gemma Tucker of Balance Interior Design.