ANA’S JOURNAL
Welcome to my journal! A perfect place for me to indulge and explore my passion for perfectly imperfect interiors ... sharing my inspiration for recreating this signature look in your home and business – be it a hacienda in Mexico, a posada in Mallorca, a loft apartment in Manhattan or a town house in Mayfair – Ana Engelhorn Interior Design can guide and inspire you. From travel to antiques, period buildings, art, classic cards, nature, snowboarding, horses ... I am sure you are already getting an insight into my inspiration, aspirations and motivations in life! And just as important are the interiors, the fabrics, the furniture that goes into recreating perfectly imperfect interiors – inspired by the principles of Wabi-Sabi. We are always keen to interact with our followers, share with suppliers and learn more about our readers – so please tell us what you love, what you want to hear more of, what you want to see more of ... Ana x
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10-Point Guide of what NOT to do when you design your home
Designing the interior of your home is an exciting opportunity to freshen up or completely revamp your living space. Whether …
January 21, 2021
Art
Staying on top of the art world
As an interior designer often working on full-home refurbishments, I have to have wide knowledge about interiors. While I can, …
October 16, 2020
Travel
What to do in the UK this summer
With coronavirus still making its presence felt and quarantining rules coming back into force for various countries, it’s a little …
August 10, 2020
Lifestyle
How lockdown has changed us …
It wasn’t so long ago that we all were blissfully walking among crowds, kissing and hugging friends and acquaintances, meeting …
August 3, 2020
Lifestyle
Zoom it
We are living through a time where our norm has shifted. Everything we did before has changed shape. For those …
June 12, 2020
Interior Design
Shining light on your work
We are in the midst of a big project right now – entirely refurbishing a 470 square metre house with …
May 18, 2020
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Feng Shui Guide
As an Interior Designer, I appreciate the harmonious effect of good Feng Shui. To maximise the feeling of balance and …
April 24, 2020
Design Philosophies
Find strength and wellness in Kintsugi, the Japanese art of ‘Broken Beautiful’
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
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A guide to your ideal home
Planning a new interior for your home is exciting, but with a dazzlingly wide array of options out there, the …
March 17, 2020
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Home Redesign Guide
My name is Ana Engelhorn. I am an established interior designer and Associate of the Society of British and International …
February 25, 2020
Events
THE NED, WOMEN AND ART
Recently I went to a talk between Kate Bryan and Gina Soden. These two seemingly opposite personalities are actually sisters …
February 13, 2020
Interior Design
Sourcing Antiques from Spain
At Ana Engelhorn Interior Design, we take a perfectly imperfect approach – uniting old with new to create fresh, timeless …
January 22, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes in the SBID
Interior Designer, Ana Engelhorn of Ana Engelhorn Interior Design reveals how her interest in interior design evolved into a professional career after …
December 10, 2019
Behind the Scenes
The Environmentally Friendly Interior Designer
There is a lot in the news lately about the environment, and governments’ and corporations’ failure to act to tackle …
October 30, 2019
Behind the Scenes
Perfectly imperfect interior design – what I do and where it comes from
When meeting people in the industry, one of the first questions they ask is how I would describe my style, …
October 18, 2019
Should you follow a trend or your instincts with colour?
Inspiration can be found in many places when designing your own home. If a room doesn’t immediately shout out how …
September 26, 2019
The benefits of hiring an interior designer
There are many sorts of people out there, but I think you can group them into three types: those who …
September 15, 2019
The similarities between two of my passions
Before I decided to professionalise my passion and become a certified interior designer, I worked for a classic car event …
September 8, 2019
Luxury Dining Room Ideas
If I weren’t an Interior Designer I would probably be a cook. I did actually run a restaurant with a …
September 1, 2019
Interior Design
Luxury Hallways
Do you remember the excitement you felt before opening your presents when you were small? Thinking about what was inside …
August 26, 2019
Lifestyle
Product is King
I have a client in Switzerland who lives by the slogan: ‘product is king’. Everything that goes into his restaurants, …
August 19, 2019
Events
Masterpiece
By the time I get this posted, Masterpiece Fair will have come and gone – if you haven’t been, you …
July 8, 2019
Events
Harkening back to the 18th and 19th centuries in Architecture and Interior Design
On Thursday night I went to a talk between the editor of House and Garden, Hatta Byng; antiques dealer, Lennox …
July 8, 2019
Interior Design
Luxury Living Room Ideas
A living room is a place where people can relax together. For some, it may be the centre of family …
July 1, 2019
Behind the Scenes
The life of an Interior Designer …
Last Sunday I went to the House and Garden Festival to hear Hatta Byng talk to Maria Speake and Adam …
June 25, 2019
Behind the Scenes
Attpynta at home with Ana Engelhorn
Ana Englehorn is a residential and commercial interior designer, whose self-branded “perfectly imperfect” approach aims to work with and preserve …
May 30, 2019
Events
The beauty of colour
As an Interior Designer, I often go to round table discussions, talks or conferences to stay fresh and inspired and …
May 28, 2019
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
Interior Design
Luxury Bathroom ideas
One word comes to mind when I think about luxury bathrooms: Drummonds. They have the most beautiful freestanding bathtubs and …
May 15, 2019
Interior Design
Spotlight on our Chelsea period property
In our last Journal we highlighted the Palamós Farmhouse; today we are going to look closely at the work we …
March 29, 2019
Interior Design
Spotlight on our Palamós Farmhouse
We want to shine the spotlight today on our Palamós Farmhouse, which, as mentioned in our last newsletter, has been …
March 29, 2019
Art
Funky art in the home
I have just spent the weekend at Arco, Art Madrid and JustMAD looking at art from newcomers to well-established artists …
March 6, 2019
Interior Design
Luxury Bedroom Ideas
Can a bedroom be too big? I don’t think so. A bedroom can be so much more than a place …
February 20, 2019
