We enjoyed providing a fun, bold design for a career woman. LL: I always begin each project by paying attention to the classic lines, and then I can infuse the space with femininity and a stylish edge. The upstairs study was transformed into a closet to accommodate this young fashionista’s growing wardrobe and accessories.ĮD: The space is quite youthful-even funky-while maintaining a sense of sophistication. I wanted to take a young, fresh, feminine approach to outfit this flat as a stylish home for her. My firm has worked with her family previously as clients in Houston and New York. LL: This chic two-bedroom Mayfair flat is the London base for up-and-coming model Maya Henry. I’ve always had a love for fashion and design, and I think my eye for style marries the two and results in eclectic, timeless interiors.ĮD: What can you tell us about this particular apartment? I have learned through experience that elegance can also be livable. Mixing high-end art with budget-conscious pieces can also help in applying a twist to classic aesthetics. I also believe that a sense of humor serves us well in decorating, as it adds charm and individuality to the composition, even in the smallest places.

My approach to curate dynamic interiors includes blending the expected with the unexpected. The vanity is from Dwell, the lamps are from Made, and the artwork is by Alec Monopoly. I love expressing an artistic edge through texture, pattern, contrast, and splashes of color. LL: My firm and I hold the belief that art and design are something to be experienced, not just admired. Full speed ahead-I have developed a thriving design business, honing a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic.ĮD: How would you describe your design style? As projects kept coming my way, I enrolled at the Art Institute of Houston. I was searching for a creative outlet and had a natural knack for interiors, so my first dollar earned in this industry came when newlywed friends purchased their first home and needed help with the decor. Lucinda Loya: I was raised by a single mother in a small town, and my beginnings were humble.

Here, Loya shares her process for designing Henry’s apartment in London’s Mayfair neighborhood.ĮLLE Decor: Tell us about your background and how you began working in interior design. In the living room of this London apartment designed by Lucinda Loya, the pink fringe chair is by Munna, the pillow is by Gucci, and the artwork is by Joe Mancuso.

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