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In Profile:
Christine Saladas, Clive Christian Interiors

In Profile:

Christine Saladas, Clive Christian Interiors

Shortlisted: Bespoke Cabinetry / Installation Award

The International Design & Architecture Awards 2024

Clive Christian Interiors

Name: Christine Saladas

Company: Clive Christian Interiors

Position within company: Sales Designer and Private Client Manager

Website: www.clivechristianinteriors.com

Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience, etc)  

I worked at Harrods for 12 years – 10 of those were with Wrighton International kitchens and two with Miele. When Miele kitchens exited Harrods, they recommended me to one of their clients. I helped him set up a company for contract kitchens based at Tower Bridge.

I felt it was time to work for myself and had a couple of projects to start me off. A friend offered me a shop in Hayes, Kent, and, as I still had contact with Miele, I approached them to see if they had any displays I could have to start me off. They gave me four displays from Harrods!

Once I had set up my own studio, I started to think about my client base and looked at the market offering. I came across Clive Christian who had just started advertising their kitchens with chandeliers! I sent an email to Clive Christian and was invited for a meeting. I agreed to take one display, and within 12 months I had bought a shop opposite my original location and opened a full solus Clive Christian studio. Over the next 20 years I then bought Clive Christian Tunbridge Wells and finally opened the Clive Christian concession in Harrods.

How would you describe your personal design style?

Contemporary yet comfortable.

Where does your design inspiration come from?

Inspiration always depends on each client and what Is Important to them. At Clive Christian, however, our Interiors are always Inspired by timeless design styles so that our clients will be able to enjoy their homes for decades.

In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense?

Recently we’ve found that clients are moving more towards a contemporary and clean design aesthetic in their homes. HNWI spend huge amounts of time travelling and experiencing some of the finest hotels in the world. It’s clear that the Interior design they experience in these destinations Is Influencing what they’d like to recreate in their own homes.

Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2024 and beyond.

Practicality, durability, comfort, environmental Impact and cost.

If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?

Listen to the client and accommodate their ideas.

Clive Christian Interiors
Clive Christian Interiors
Clive Christian Interiors

How important are The International Design & Architecture Awards?

The awards are incredibly important, particularly amongst the industry. Recognition of completed projects Is so valuable In not only In celebrating brilliant work but In discovering other designers and potential partners In the Industry. Collaboration Is so Important In the design world and the awards offer a wonderful opportunity to discover new possibilities.

What projects are you currently working on?

Unfortunately, I can’t reveal too much but we’ve got some beautiful multi-room projects in the pipeline.

What was your favourite project to work on and why?

Our new flagship showroom In South Kensington has been amazing to work on. The space Includes all our most loved styles and watching people visit and discover our designs has been a wonderful experience.

What was your most challenging project to work on and why?

Our overseas projects always provide a certain level of challenge due to logistics, however, working with different suppliers in different countries makes It exciting. It’s always fun to work with new people and materials.

Which products/services could you not live without when designing?

A good design and Installation team are key. When everyone Is working towards the same goal and with the same ethos, projects flow and become so much more efficient, and enjoyable.

What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?

To continue designing projects all around the world!

Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself and your daily inspirations:

Your most treasured possession?

My horse, Dublin

Your favourite holiday destination?

Cyprus

Your favourite hotel, restaurant & bar?

My favourite restaurant is Zuma in London.

Your favourite book, film & song?

Song: Jesus to a Child, George Michael

Your favourite food and drink?

Sushi

Your favourite way to spend an afternoon?

Hacking out with my horse.

If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?

Fashion designer

Clive Christian Interiors

Photography: Vasco Celio

Clive Christian Interiors has been shortlisted for the Bespoke Cabinetry/Installation Award in The International Design & Architecture Awards 2024.

Clive Christian Interiors
Clive Christian Interiors

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