For him Maximalism The phrase «less is more» has little weight, so it is also in the world of interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza; His is simply the dream of any maximalist. Just take a look at his work to realize that he has a natural affinity with the abundance of daring tones, sumptuous textures and energetic prints. Born in Mexico, Barba Mendoza worked for ten years at the internationally known Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where she was part of the team of design of several emblematic establishments, such as Sexy Fish in London and The Beekman in New York. But the most important thing is that it was the main designer of the extravagant renewal of 70 million dollars of the private club of Mayfair Annabel's, a fact that the owners of this Tudor style house on the outskirts of Antwerp (Belgium) – both admirers of the decadent design of the nightclub – they registered in silence at the time. When the creative based in London set up their own studio in 2019, the couple knocked on the door.
Tim van de Velde.
The woman of Dutch origin, who had introduced he Chinoiseriethe lavish use of fabrics and colors and traditional fine furniture. He also adored the work of Mario Buatta, the legendary American designer also known as the ´ríncipe del Chintz ', and instinctively knew that Barba Mendoza would be able to offer an intelligently executed aesthetic for his home that touched all those threads.
Tim van de Velde.
Tim van de Velde.
Tim van de Velde.
«His guidelines were very clear and he knows what he likes,» says Barba Mendoza, «I had already done some parts of the house herself and has an impeccable taste. But she needed help in other rooms and decided that she needed a professional.»
It was a fruitful encounter between two creative minds, and together they agreed on a project rich in nuances, with roots in the traditional English decorationthat develops with ease in the difficult balance between sumptuousness and habitability. A cacophony of glowing silks, flourishing flowers, leopard prints, heavy velvets, playful flyers and exuberant tassels and ornaments; The concept was enough to infuse fear in the heart of any Minimalist. But the resulting appearance, with its sense of whim and its occasional eccentric touches, is quiet, never chaotic, and has the simple charm of a house that has evolved gently over time.