IN THE PRESS
We are proud to have been featured in some of the most influential interior design magazines over the years. Below is a selection of some of our press articles.
domino
‘‘Interior designer Sidika Owen d’Hauteville could walk into a Victorian-era house in central London with her eyes closed and move around the space with ease—almost all of them have the same layout. “I once read a statistic that more than half the homes in London are Victorian,” says d’Hauteville..”
Feature: Lydia Geisel
Photography: Tom Fallon
Ideal Home
“Moving the shower into the centre of the room was a complete game-changer, giving us a fabulous walk-through design that makes a focus of the beautiful tiles.”
Feature: Rachel Leedham
Photography: Rachael Smith
Interior Design Yearbook 2023
We are very proud to be included in the 2023 edition of the Interior Design Yearbook and see our Crookham Road project short listed along so many great international projects.
Editor: Alexandra Bushby
Photography: Astrid Templier
25 Beautiful Homes
‘‘At first, we were not sure of our style and we had to feel our way,’ reflects Charlotte. ‘Now I look around and I see that we have created a practical family home that’s infused with warmth. There’s nothing better than sitting in front of the fireplace on a winter’s night, or eating with friends around the dining table. Our home finally tells our story.’’
Feature: Emma J Page
Photography: Tom Fallon
Designeers Club
‘‘The most important thing you’ve designed to date: Our client purchased seven adjoining studio flats that had been tenanted for many years and wished to knock them through into one large family residence.”
Editor: Anca Enica
Photography: Tom Fallon
25 Beautiful Homes
‘We took our cue from Parisian apartments from the Haussmann era and the way they combine a timeless backdrop with classic mid-century pieces’.
Feature: Rachel Leedham
Photography: Astrid Templier
25 Beautiful Homes
‘‘Sidika helped us to get the most out of every centimetre of space,’ Reinier approves, adding, ‘We have a home that not only looks good but also works very hard for a family of four.’’
Feature: Rachel Leedham
Photography: Tom Fallon
The Insider
‘‘Our clients liked the Standard Hotel in NYC a lot so that was the starting point when putting together the concept. I had a great communication with them and managed to ‘get them’ and pin down a look that felt exciting to them.’’
Feature: Elspeth Pridham
Photography: Tom Fallon
The English Home
‘‘One approach is to strip back and remove extraneous detailing, reconnecting with the simplicity of the building. ‘I like to revert to the language of the architecture,’ says interior designer Sidika Owen. “I tend to remove inauthentic ‘period’ detailing, before remodelling the layout in order to make the space feel airier.’’
Feature: Emma J Page
Photography: Tom Fallon
Livingetc
‘‘Consider a set up that incorporates a guest room in with the home office,' says interior designer Sidika Owen d’Hauteville, founder of Studio Sidika and include a desk and shelving space - these double up as useful for guests, and for the study.’’
Livingetc
‘‘You have to account for more or less 24" per person at the table,' says interior designer Sidika Owen d’Hauteville, founder of Studio Sidika, 'so one 70" table would fit three on each side and then one on each end of the table.’’
Feature: Hugh Metcalf
Photography: Marielle Lind Hansen
Livingetc
‘‘Banquette seating is the ideal when you're looking for extra room for entertaining,' interior designer Sidika Owen d’Hauteville, founder of Studio Sidika tells us. 'In this design, creating a super long banquette across the length of the island means there is always space for one more around the table.’’
Feature: Hugh Metcalf
Photography: Astrid Templier
Livingetc
'Studio Sidika crafted the design for the renovation of this North London apartment, including the conversion of the coal vaults in the cellar. The curved window seat functions as a cozy breakfast nook separate to the main family dining area.'
Feature: Rebecca Foster
Photography: Tom Fallon