The Art Of Living - Interior Design

The Art Of Living - Interior Design Interior Design | Design coordination | Design & Project management | Styling
Residential & Commercial
Based in Highwycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK

Founded by Louisa Shimell, The Art Of Living is a Buckinghamshire based design consultancy specialising in modern residential and commercial interiors. With a background in Design engineering and construction, Louisa has an excellent eye for detail and understands the importance of coordinating creative design with practical living solutions. A flair for design and a keen eye for texture, colour a

nd form has allowed Louisa to develop interiors that successfully reflect the people that live in them whilst proposing creative ideas that offer clients more than the expected. Experienced in dealing with design teams & on site contractors, Louisa has also built a trusted team of suppliers and craftsmen to help create unique designs for her clients. With a family background in antiques and reclaimed furniture, she also enjoys finding unusual or vintage pieces for her clients that would like something a little different. Personally overseeing and coordinating every project, ensures that her attention to detail and overall vision do not get lost throughout the design process, ensuring the best design for her clients and their homes. TAOL hopes to provide an option for all sizes and scopes of project, to help clients of any budget create great spaces that they love to live in. From a full interior design service, tailored to be project specific and especially useful for large projects or redesigns that include various rooms, to our smaller design packages that are perfect for clients wanting a single room transformation or restyle. With homes having to work harder than ever to provide everything modern life requires, creating functional spaces that have a sense of style and reflect the people that live in them is incredibly important to our well being and state of mind. TAOL can help to develop your interior design scheme whether you already have some ideas and need assistance pulling your perfect space together, or if you don't know where to begin and would like us to present everything from initial concepts. Get in touch to discuss how TAOL can help create your perfect home.

πŸ”² Monochrome Bathroom! πŸ”²The Nero marble basket weave tile has been laid diagonally, offset by a white marble porcelain t...
30/03/2022

πŸ”² Monochrome Bathroom! πŸ”²

The Nero marble basket weave tile has been laid diagonally, offset by a white marble porcelain tile. All complemented with black sanitary ware from

This weekend  have been working on something a little different, designing and providing the set decor for the  in Oxfor...
19/03/2022

This weekend have been working on something a little different, designing and providing the set decor for the in Oxford.

Being held we have loved transforming the stage with palms, ferns and orchids to enhance this years theme

Working with providing including lighting, audio & live streaming of the event.

Creating a calm and inspiring place to work whilst at home is so important right now! πŸ™ŒNot only is a dedicated working z...
27/01/2021

Creating a calm and inspiring place to work whilst at home is so important right now! πŸ™Œ
Not only is a dedicated working zone excellent for our focus, it also enables those around us to acknowledge that we are in work mode. This is so incredibly important not only for our productivity but also our mental well-being, as once we leave this zone, it is easier to separate our mind from work tasks and look to the other areas of our life!

Not everyone has a dedicated office/study so this beautiful work area was created within a family room, balancing business & life perfectly for this working mum.

Just one of our top tips to managing our mental clarity and juggling the many roles we have to take on right now!

If we can help you create a little calm in the chaos, or assist in producing a comfortable and practical work zone within your home, please do get in touch!
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Who needs to go out anyway with a bedroom as cosy as this!
17/01/2021

Who needs to go out anyway with a bedroom as cosy as this!


This reclaimed oak fire surround was just the style needed for a 20s house renovation. The dark brown varnish was stripp...
07/01/2021

This reclaimed oak fire surround was just the style needed for a 20s house renovation. The dark brown varnish was stripped off and then it was sanded to bring back the beautiful natural wood colour!
Wall painted with and vintage/new styling items added

Looking forward to the year ahead and creating wonderful spaces with some colour!
31/12/2020

Looking forward to the year ahead and creating wonderful spaces with some colour!

Industry experts predict the paint shades that will soothe and invigorate us after a volatile year.

Although nobody has been able to attend  in person this year, we have really enjoyed attending their virtual event. With...
20/11/2020

Although nobody has been able to attend in person this year, we have really enjoyed attending their virtual event. With the additional benefits of being able to login to watch speakers and conferences that we may otherwise have missed over the three day event, we have come away feeling inspired and with a mind full of creative ideas.

2020 has thrown a lot at the design and hospitality industry, but I found one of the most inspiring speakers at this years event was
I feel a renewed energy and positivity after watching him and totally inspired by the designs that his studio have completed, so I wanted to share a few snapshots from his online conference.

His philosophy of invisible design and his thoughts on endless possibility for design in times of chaos were truly inspiring πŸ™ŒπŸ‘

I am happy to be embracing the new season and working on some gorgeous Autumn inspired mood boards today! πŸπŸ§‘πŸ‚πŸŽƒThese are ...
30/10/2020

I am happy to be embracing the new season and working on some gorgeous Autumn inspired mood boards today! πŸπŸ§‘πŸ‚πŸŽƒ

These are for a private members club who have a number of interconnecting rooms. They want a warm and cosy feel but want to balance the existing dark wood features with bright and airy tones.

We have therefore kept the proposed wall coverings quite light, added beautiful textures in the upholstery with woven fabrics and proposed finishes in cork and natural stone.

I am pulling in the warmth with burnt orange velvet and tan leather which will sit beautifully against the dark wood. I am then suggesting a splash of ochre paint colour around the bar area to compliment but separate from this from the other zones!

This client tasked us with the brief of creating a contemporary cosy space with hints of mid century modern. We think we...
20/10/2020

This client tasked us with the brief of creating a contemporary cosy space with hints of mid century modern. We think we nailed it! What do you think?

They needed a space that was immediately off their kitchen/dining space where they could read, the kids could watch TV and the dog could relax but that would also be a grown up space when entertaining.

We loved designing this space for a wonderful client and love it even more now it’s all completed. The elements of lighting that we included at the construction design stages have really paid off and show what can be achieved when interior designers are brought onto a project early enough to work alongside the construction team. It really ensures the bespoke joinery and curtains are highlighted.
Great team work created this fantastic space for our client!! πŸ™Œ

So much inspiration 😍Creative, work and chillout spaces galore  β˜•οΈπŸ“šπŸ–ŒπŸ’»πŸ›‹
23/08/2020

So much inspiration 😍
Creative, work and chillout spaces galore
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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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