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  • JOHN STEFANIDIS' LONDON LOBBY WOWS VISITORS

    Last modified 13th October
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    October 2008 Visitors walking into Decorex through the Sloane Square entrance were quite unprepared for the visual impact of the malachite green London Lobby designed by John Stefanidis. The vibrant colour scheme of mostly red, green, black and silver formed the basis of a real show stopper. Cut-out portholes in the wall adjoining the main exhibition area gave tantalising glimpses of the stands beyond. After registering for the show, visitors entered the lobby and just stopped and stared. Wherever they looked, there were fabulous pieces of furniture, sparkling crystal chandeliers and mirrors, wonderful fabrics and a bespoke Stefanidis carpet, eye-catching decorative objects, futuristic speakers serenading them with songs about London and, centre stage, the arresting lightboxes by Drew Whitemore featuring scenes of London. Entranced by the feast of style and craftsmanship, a queue of visitors built up as they looked about them deciding what to look at first. The more »

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  • JOHN STEFANIDIS' LONDON LOBBY AT DECOREX 2008

    Last modified 12th September
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    September 2008 LONDON-THEMED ENTRANCE LOBBY AND A BAMBOO JUNGLE FEATURE DESIGNED BY JOHN STEFANIDIS AT DECOREX 2008 "Decorex makes people pull up their socks and discover  what's new!" John Stefanidis Decorex is only two weeks away and we are busy putting the final touches to the two features areas designed by John Stefanidis. LONDON LOBBY Taking 'London' as his theme, John has designed the lobby to reflect some of the wonderful elements that make London such a thrilling capital. Exhibitors have been incredibly enthusiastic and overwhelmingly generous with their offers of items, services and their time.   To create drama and impact in the large, tented area of the lobby John Stefanidis has used strong, vibrant colours – red, blue, black, viridian and silver with over-scale pieces and decorative accessories.  The scheme is underpinned with a few bespoke items generously created by exhibitors which serve to connect all the various elements on show. Blenheim Carpet: a more »

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  • John Stefanidis Designs at Decorex 2008

    Last modified 21st July
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    July 2008 JOHN STEFANIDIS TO DESIGN THE ENTRANCE LOBBY AT DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 2008 21st – 24th SEPTEMBER "Design today is global and highly eclectic driven by the speed of communications and travel." John Stefanidis John Stefanidis is a world renowned and much sought after interior designer whose list of prestigious clients reads like an international Who's Who. If there is such thing as a John Stefanidis 'look' it would combine a bold and original use of vibrant colour, an eclectic and cosmopolitan aesthetic, great sensitivity to elegant proportions and the client's requirements but above all great comfort with style. In addition to many residential and commercial projects both in the UK and overseas, John Stefanidis has designed two balls which have allowed free range for his capacity for fantasy and wit. A two-storey high tent was lined with varying shades of pink and had clusters of white balloons suspended from the ceiling which reflected the shades of pink. Strings of more »

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  • John Stefanidis on Desert Island Discs

    Last modified 18th July
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    JOHN STEFANIDIS INTERVIEWED BY KIRSTY YOUNG FOR DESERT ISLAND DISCS ON SUNDAY 20TH JULY, 2008 AT 11.15am Renowned and much sought after interior designer to the haute monde, John Stefanidis, whose client list reads like an international Who's Who is to appear on the classic radio programme, Desert Island Discs, on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday, 20th July. Born and educated in Egypt, John moved to the UK to study at Oxford University. After several years in advertising both in London and Milan, his shift towards a career in interior design began after he bought and renovated a 16th Century house on the Greek island of Patmos in the Dodecanese. In 1967, Stefanidis established his architecture and interior design practice from a studio in Chelsea, London and for the past 40 years has maintained the highest standards of creativity and innovative design. If there is such a thing as a John Stefanidis 'look', it would combine a bold and original use of vibrant colour, an more »

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  • A splash of colour

    Last modified 20th May
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    A splash of colour Take a design masterclass in bold colour with John Stefanidis, one of the world’s leading interior designers STYLING KATRIN CARGILL PHOTOGRAPHS JAN BALDWIN Over the next six pages, design guru John Stefanidis showcases the professional way to decorate your rooms for summer. Used to dealing with sky high budgets, we asked him to go to the high street to look for accessible and affordable pieces for a ‘John Stefanidis’ look, using bold colour as his theme. Take one colour... John Stefanidis’ signature style is to use one colour in a room, and play around with its many different shades and variations to build up layers of interest. Here, the shocking candy pink of the mattress cover and embellished cushions provides an attractive splash of colour, the tone echoed in the framed botanical prints on the walls. All that glitters Classic antique furniture will always work superbly, whatever the home. This small Gustavian bureau is brightened by some more »

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  • Sumptuous styling

    Last modified 20th May
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    Exotic wall hangings bring a touch of Oriental opulence to this room, while it’s the extra details that add so much. Plain curtains are embellished with red tassels and a red ribbon border and cushions are decorated with trimmings. Splash of life Although the colour of this scheme is simple, the devil is in the detail. It’s typical of John Stefanidis’ style to provide visual interest in the accessories, these beautifully elaborate cushions being very much his signature style.

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  • Getting the blues

    Last modified 20th May
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    The Egyptian Blue walls combine beautifully with the striped rug to create energy and dynamism in this elegant dining room, perfect for summer entertaining. Setting the scene The blue palette is carried through on to the table. Mix blue and clear glassware with white crockery, old and new cutlery and patterned placemats. A splash of red finishes the look.

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  • My Interior Design Trends Tips for 2008

    Last modified 11th February
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    People often ask me what the upcoming 'trends' are for the home and interior design, which is sometimes a hard one to answer as these things chop and change all the time. I have however put a few together which I hope inspire... 1.      Furniture:  curvaceous soft lines, organic, unstructured shapes – no more angles or sharp edges.  Modern oriental influences.  Think Zaha Hadid. 2.      Lacquer finishes in bright colours and strong contrasts – black and white. 3.      Mixture of antique and contemporary, oriental and western styles. 4.      Strong movement away from beige and all its nuances.  Move towards more colour and more pattern in a less restricted palette.  Clean bright colours. 5.      Printed fabrics – classic but not traditional printed on faux suede, hessian, moiré, silk – more »

    maggs
    maggs

      Thanks for the tips. Very helpful.
    (Pleased to see so many people putting the word ...  

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  • LE RICHEMOND HOTEL IN GENEVA

    Last modified 8th February
    Tags| Vibrant, hotel, rocco, bar, forte

      After more than 20 months of extensive renovation work, including the addition of a 7th floor, Rocco Forte's Le Richemond in Geneva has opened again to reveal what I believe is a sensational new look.  This jewel amongst the Rocco Forte Collection's hotels now boasts 109 spacious new bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, three meeting rooms, a ballroom and spa all designed in what some describe as my 'vibrant and unique' style. Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi, Director of Design at The Rocco Forte Collection, invited me to collaborate with them on this project, where comfort and elegance were paramount, it was also important that I reflect the prestigious history of the hotel and its spectacular views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Taking neo-Baroque references and in Le Bar, Art Deco as my inspiration, I wanted to create an exciting, unique space with universal appeal.   Some of my favourite elements of the refurbished hotel include the spectacular more »

    Harriet A
    Harriet A

      Stefanidis's use of colour in this hotel is fantastic - I love the art deco bar and striking lobby ...  

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