Interior designer Jasmine Fisher has created an atmospheric studio for her London-based practice, using warm colours and curated artworks to lend the space a more homely feel.
The 32-square-metre rented space was originally a harshly lit and impersonal white box that did not reflect the studio's characterful, layered approach to interiors.
Fisher, who previously worked as a barrister, was able to negotiate permission within the tenancy agreement to change the finishes, lighting and window treatments in order to generate a more appropriate ambience.
"The main aim was to create a space where clients could step into our world and understand what we are trying to achieve through our work," Fisher told Dezeen.
"For us, interior design is as much about feeling as seeing," she added. "We believe it can have a profound impact on wellbeing and quality of life. I wanted clients to experience that firsthand through the studio rather than simply hearing us talk about it."
Working within the constraints set out in the tenancy contract, Fisher used texture, light and colour to produce an atmosphere that is more suitable for welcoming clients and supporting creative work.
A palette of earthy pinks and browns helps to provide a calm and grounding backdrop, with bold red accents introducing personality and a sense of confidence to the scheme.
"The studio reflects our belief that interiors should be personal, rooted in the stories and values of the people or brands that inhabit them," Fisher pointed out.
"We are less interested in imposing a particular aesthetic than uncovering what makes a person, family or brand distinctive, and expressing that through art, materials and craft drawn from different cultures and eras, resulting in spaces that feel reflective of a life rather than a style."
The studio's layout centres around a large table used for client meetings and design reviews, with shelves housing a materials library on either side so samples are easy to reach.
Workstations positioned along the back wall receive natural light from the large window, while also allowing the studio to continue functioning during meetings.
The space features furniture, artworks and objects sourced from artisans around the world, which often form the starting point for Fisher's design concepts.
"I am drawn to pieces with depth and character, particularly where that depth comes from texture, craft, age or cultural provenance," she said.
"For that reason, art is rarely something we apply at the end of a project. Instead, we weave artistry throughout a space from the outset, through textiles, furniture, lighting and handcrafted objects."
Among the furniture featured across the studio are the Twist & Knot chairs from Indian design brand Viya, as well as VandaVee's sculptural Dida Chair I and a Rivoli Cabinet from British furniture maker Soane.
Contemporary works by Cornish painter Hannah Ludnow, photographer Tyler Goldflower and French artist David Aiu Servan-Schreiber are complemented by historic and contemporary craft, including shamanic masks crafted in the Panamanian rainforest and handwoven wall hangings from Colombia and North Africa.
Fisher explained that she sources items for interior projects on her travels, as well as through a network of dealers and during visits to art fairs and artists' studios.
Fisher founded her studio in 2022, after concluding her career as a commercial barrister. Her Polynesian, Chinese and English heritage inform a culturally broad approach to designing interiors where art, craft and material play an important role.
Other self-designed studios that have recently been featured on Dezeen include Snøhetta's New York office and the colourful print studio of Glasgow designer Gabriella Marcella.
The photography is by Felix Speller.