Design Philosophies

Design philosophy may refer to the foundations of ancient concepts like Feng Shui, Kintsugi or Wabi-Sabi or to the framework of a particular designer. Our perfectly imperfect philosophy at Ana Engelhorn Interior Design embraces these ancient practices, highlighting the history of a building or piece and celebrating the imperfections found in natural materials. These flaws are, indeed, the foundation of beauty. Read on to see how we integrate these age-old philosophies into our designs.

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Japanese kintsugi pottery

Design Philosophies

Kintsugi Philosophy

Most of us are going through challenging times right now as we try to live and work through great uncertainty. …

April 3, 2020

Design Philosophies

Process of a Feng Shui Consultation

Written by Ana Engelhorn and Alexandra Berthault-Bizer from Chez Feng Shui The ancient Chinese art and practice of Feng Shui …

March 24, 2020

Design Philosophies

An Introduction to Feng Shui

A building, whether it’s a residence, hotel or a place of business, is made up of many different parts. All …

May 24, 2019

Wabi-Sabi cabinet in Palamos Farmhouse

Design Philosophies

WABI-SABI DESIGN

Wabi-sabi design and aesthetic as we know it today, is a Japanese concept based on respecting the natural cycle of …

February 16, 2019

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There is a time to think and a time to do. In our

There is a time to think and a time to do. In our job, as in many, it is important to sometimes sit and jot down one's thoughts to formalise them and see how the ideas sound when you read them back. Many actions have unexpected repercussions, so it's wise to think them out carefully before starting. We would love to take you through our process - click the link in bio to see how it works.
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One of the hardest things to change in a listed bu

One of the hardest things to change in a listed building is the windows. In most cases (like my current project) I say, thank God, because the original windows are part of its beauty. But in some cases, usually because of rot and decay, you might have to replace them, in which case it would likely have to be on a like-for-like basis. If you want double glazing to retain heat and reduce emissions you should think twice about buying a Grade 1 or 2 listed buildings - it can be much more difficult to achieve! See other projects we have worked on by clicking the link in the bio!
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Working with @plainenglishkitchens on this amazing

Working with @plainenglishkitchens on this amazing kitchen is wonderful. It is starting to feel like our Catalan project where the kitchen was the heart of the home and everyone just loved spending time in it. Click the link in our Bio to learn more about our Catalan project.
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I love how ideas change and develop during a renov

I love how ideas change and develop during a renovation, especially when a building is old and things come out which you didn't see before. In one of our current projects this has happened and a secret empty space has emerged due to an addition to the original house being made by putting in a straight wall instead of following the outline of the original wall. It's quite exciting to think about what we will do here 😁 . Click the link in the BIO to look at our other projects to see what we have done there!
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