The Art of Interior Design

At Rive Gauche London, we see interior design as an art of creating atmosphere – bringing architecture, material, light, colour and furniture together to create spaces with a distinct sense of place.

Our interiors are shaped by the character of the architecture, the surrounding landscape and the people who inhabit them. We are drawn to the tension between old and new, refined and unexpected, restraint and richness – creating environments that feel layered rather than styled.

Craft is central to our work. We collaborate with exceptional artisans, makers and artists, exploring the character of natural materials, the precision of detailing and the subtle interplay of texture and light. From a historic London residence to a contemporary hotel or branded residence, every element is considered as part of a larger composition.

The result is an interior with its own identity – quietly sophisticated, deeply considered and designed to endure.

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    Decoration

    We offer an exclusive bespoke interior design service that balances simplicity, elegance and emotion. Our signature ‘couture design’ combines French elegance with British luxury – two globally-recognised and revered hallmarks of quality. Inspired by our founder Nicolas’s formative years spent working in his father’s carpentry and joinery workshop in rural France, we believe our artisanal craftsmanship and expert knowledge of specialist luxury finishes is second to none.

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    Interior architecture

    We offer an exclusive bespoke interior design service that balances simplicity, elegance and emotion. Our signature ‘couture design’ combines French elegance with British luxury – two globally-recognised and revered hallmarks of quality. Inspired by our founder Nicolas’s formative years spent working in his father’s carpentry and joinery workshop in rural France, we believe our artisanal craftsmanship and expert knowledge of specialist luxury finishes is second to none.

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    Furniture design

    We offer an exclusive bespoke interior design service that balances simplicity, elegance and emotion. Our signature ‘couture design’ combines French elegance with British luxury – two globally-recognised and revered hallmarks of quality. Inspired by our founder Nicolas’s formative years spent working in his father’s carpentry and joinery workshop in rural France, we believe our artisanal craftsmanship and expert knowledge of specialist luxury finishes is second to none.

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    FF&E (Fixtures, fittings &
    equipment) procurement

    Our in-house procurement team can arrange and manage the entire FF&E procurement process from placing orders and managing funds through to full on-site delivery and logistics. For complex projects or those outside the UK, our team work with our handpicked delivery and installation partners to ensure everything arrives in line with the project programme.

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    Property styling

    Our property styling service is fully bespoke to each client and caters to their own individual needs. We can offer a ‘light touch’ styling through to the full five star hotel experience, including sourcing and commissioning art and sculptures. Our extremely capable handover team ensure we deliver our projects in a manner that time and again surpasses our clients’ expectations.

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    Art curation

    We source, commission, and position artwork that brings depth and identity to an interior. We select pieces that align directly with the architecture and scale of each room. From initial acquisition to framing and final installation, we manage every detail to ensure art forms an integral part of the space rather than a final addition.

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We’d love to work with you

We are your complete luxury property partner with an exceptional creative edge, equipped to realise commissions of complexity and scale, whatever their scope. If you’d like to talk, we’d be glad to hear from you.

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“Rive Gauche’s design heritage is woven into the fabric of the company.”

Nicolas Roux