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Modern Swiss Cottage
Vandœvres, Switzerland
In this project for an expat couple, settling in and integrating into Swiss life with the purchase of a new home, our task was to create their personal family voice, style, vibe and aesthetic through the home interior. Providing them with the best solutions and options to make sure every family member’s needs, preferences and comforts were being met. This strong, vibrant, goal-oriented couple with kids needed a home filled with endless light, highlighted by contour lines of brand new black accent windows, uniquely different with finer wood feature details to give a homey feel, and very easy furniture to accommodate functionality vs. aesthetics.
Making sure that the balance of comfort vs. style was met through out every space - materials reflect earthy elements in colours and textures. Humble tones and calm themes introduced into the bedroom motive allowed for a strong accent in black lacquered wood finishes for the storage furniture units in the master suite. A seashell tone motif with travertine flooring continues throughout the en-suite bathroom interior.
For their two energetic young kids, we made sure to create a very happy, personalised atmosphere that would allow them to stay creative, inject their personality into the space. As they would grow the space would stay flexible in terms of needs of a child vs. teen over time.
Villa Chavannes-Des-Bois,
Vaud, Switzerland
A new take on classic English style fused with neo-classic contemporary ethos. Our clients have a very unique point of view and specific taste when it comes to style, decor and features of this uniquely designed home, constructed in the 80ties. A modern take on what will be considered timeless design to stay for decades to come. This project is currently underway.
Villa Vessy
Geneva, Switzerland
The first home – is the creation of the first memories of a new chapter in life. Your living space changes to reflect your lifestyle, personalities and evolution. To reflect this tranquil feeling, we have created a smooth, cohesive interior using a natural earthy colour pallet as a base, adding pastel & deep vivid accent colours throughout. As an initial idea -natural materials, such as grey Thai slate, white veined marble, oak & walnut woods can suggest a touch of natural authenticity in the context of the modern villa architecture.
The design of an integrated hide-away tv/fireplace unit merging into the open/closed office space, joined with shelving had been created around the sofa unit to give dual function. The staircase became the home centrepiece with its feature wall, and smoothly merges the levels between each other.
The basement floor is a flexible area, that is inviting, with its unique features, such as an entertainment wall, bar area, a dry/ refrigerated wine cellar, and fitness area. But most importantly it respects the views and benefit from the usage of the integrated lower level patio. Lastly, the outdoor areas has ample entertaining and lounging furniture to enjoy the summer months ahead! Lastly, a touch of Japandi style is used in the details, to add a slight bohemian touch we feel the client desires.
Project fully procured with furnishing from JRK Design, Mies, Switzerland.
Lakeside Luxury Apartment
Montreux, Switzerland
Designed by TRF Interior, Saudi Arabia, ExA Interiors acted as the project management and design assistance link, assisting end to end on behalf of the designer and client. Ultra high end finishes and fittings designed specially for the project required thorough attention to detail and solutions in order to complete the project, during the difficult period of the start of the 2020 pandemic.
Services covered included interior fit-out supervision by a renown bespoke London based joiner; sourcing technical services in lighting, electricity, hardware and procurement of decorative works; and curation of bespoke art for the grand living area by a local Swiss artist.
Villa MBR
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Located in the up and coming Mohammed Bin Rashid area, of Abu Dhabi Island, this contemporary home is a modern take on neo-classical living. ExA Interiors worked on the design of the facade of this villa, key spacial planning and layouts of the home, as well as the base of the interior design for further procurement. Using delicate and elegant materials as Italian grey travertine, white rhino marbles, sandstone in combination with composite wood effect grey washed cladding, this Villa catches the eye of any passers by. Using inspiration from Miami and Beach Side living, the design uses clean cut lines on the outside, and merges ontemporary neo-classic interior touches inside through lighting and furniture, adding warmth and personality of the clients.
Family Home Kerpen
Cologne, Germany
“She” is fashion-forward, travel inspired and addicted to all things beautiful. A commissioned series of paintings of “her” inspired the muted, yet bold colour palette. Soft textures and design features with pristine finishes are latest on-trend.
“He” has love for the fast paced life. “He” urges the need for order, good design and integration - be it functional ergonomics of everyday life or just a sleek clean-cut aesthetic. A common space for two souls, two hearts, two loves. Together - you embody a balance of two, merging into a world of your own. Distinct & personal.
Derny Avenue Residence
East Village
London, United Kingdom
Having a profound love for contemporary Scandinavian design and Mid-Century Modern items, our client wanted their home to resemble the feeling of endlessly staying in a luxury hotel suite - redefined.
Defined by clean lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation, and high functionality, the style created has an undeniably timeless appeal. Yet making sure each room in the duplex floor property has its own individual character.
Marina Arcade Show Apartment
5 Star Award Winning Project
Dubai, UAE
The Client, being the property developer, wanted their very first show home in Marina Arcade Tower, located in the prestigious Dubai Marina, to attract and appeal to their investors, by offering contemporary customizable interior design.
A unique design language was created through combining an Italian Design inspired look with feature furniture elements and finishes. The interior evokes the feeling of five-star hotel-apartment quality and comfort.
The goal was to create a "never before seen" take on today's metropolitan living by the shoreline, surpassing the expectations of potential buyers.
Dubai Marina Show Apartments,
Dubai, UAE
Stylish show apartment designed for the young working couple. The apartment showcases a trendy and eclectic interior with the use of feature walls, bespoke furniture and authentic choice of fashion forward fabrics and art.
Featuring marina views, an aquamarine colour choice is evident to keep a fresh breathe every time you take in the surroundings.
A darker earthy palette sample show apartment. This apartment was commissioned around the Arabic artwork, adored by the client. These shots were featured in AD campaigns and advertising on the property sales website.
Featuring marina views, an aquamarine colour choice is evident to keep a fresh breathe every time you take in the surroundings.
Private Holiday Home
Sardinia, Italy
Situated on the cliffside of the charming town of Castelsardo, the key feature of this property was the breath-taking views of the local castle. Having such a strong character, meant opening not only the living and dining areas, but also a glass dome bathroom to the picturesque views.
The relaxed minimal interior was inspired by the local scenery and culture, incorporating a mixture of Mediterranean and earthy tones through innovative finishes, fabrics and locally commissioned art and furniture.
Cafe Isan
Dubai, UAE
An urban Thai restaurant in lakeside JLT, Cafe Isan is a fusion of vintage British and urban Thai styles. As part of a branding strategy, ExA Interiors designed the space around the client's branding guidelines. The authentic Thai street food feel of the Isan region, as well as the colourful culture of the people would serve as core to direction.
To incorporate this feeling we created features such as a social bar open to the head chef, transformable indoor/outdoor spaces and fun installations though out the restaurant. Cafe Isan has kept title of “Best Budget Thai” & “Best Thai” consecutively since 2016.
Taraf Restaurant The Palm
Dubai, UAE
The Taraf experience invites you to experience the lustre and charm of contemporary Arabia.
A space inspired by local wildlife, such as the majestic peacock, where arabesque architectural elements characterise the ambience with brilliant hues of the orient and unique heritage patterns.
This journey will take you through an elegant atmosphere of modern arabic dining, a breathtaking shisha lounge experience and a trend-setting outdoor hot spot.
Laborganic Covent Garden
London, UK
A health orientated juice and foods bar, with the first outlet cafe and shop opening it's doors in London's Covent Garden. A clean and welcoming feel showcases the colorful products, thus leaning towards a bright and light interior.
The space was designed around a back of house kitchen "laboratory", followed by a pristine corian serving counter with integrated interaction displays, a single bench dine-in area through to the store front, where a unique display bar and art installation invites customers in. This interior has since been carried out to new branches across London.
These unique art columns were commissioned for the Mandarin Lounge, a refined afternoon tea experience space. The inspiration was taken from fabric chosen by the interior designers, and translated onto a large scale artistic brush stroke pattern. This commission required a reactive lead time, meticulous attention to detail, and well planned transportation from Dubai, UAE, where the procurement took place.
The complete collection delivered to our long-standing client in Riyadh has been a success, with almost 4 months in the making. We proudly have started specialising in equestrian art, catering to the GCC region and it's many horse owners.
A refined and proud portrait of an Arabian horse centred around a black and white interior for a grand Majilis space, curated from the concept of regal horse dressing of the Arabian court. This painting uses a mix of techniques, which in result creates an illusion of hyper-realism from a far and fine detailing in its structure.
ExA Arts was commissioned to procure two custom sculptures - a freestanding mother & child figure in an abstract form and a mural 3d sculpture portraying the same, in a different style, yet complementing one another. Partnering with the landscape architects we ensured the design intent was achieved through a curated process of multiple mock-up preparations of form and texture as well as a smooth procurement.
Walking through the courtyard of the maternal hospital a balanced story was achieved, encapsulating a calm and soothing experience for its patients and visitors.
This abstract expressionist interpretation on the wild Arabian horse was commissioned as a series of multiple equestrian paintings to be installed throughout a private residential property in Saudi Arabia.
The colour scheme was derived from the interior colour scheme, and meant meticulously matching the tones of each colour gradient to the desired palette. Fine gold leaf would add to the preciousness of the piece and add a finishing touch to the contemporary take on equestrian art.
