One such project is Elicyon’s in-progress lake house, cantilevered over the water’s edge of Windermere. Once completed in 2023, it will be a weekend retreat and hunting lodge for long-standing clients, a family of five. It is a contemporary build with a series of pitched roofs and exposed ceiling rafters, an impressive boot room with a dog shower, and a large-scale games room in the basement for entertaining guests. Its main draw, however, are the breathtaking lake views which lead the eye to the rolling hills beyond.

Elsewhere, the studio has also recently completed a four-bedroom Marylebone home overlooking Regent’s Park in London. Designed for a young international family, the apartment’s aesthetic is elegant and sculptural, combining British influences with European accents. The colourful tonality and cosy curved furniture result in a relaxed environment and offer scope to entertain all ages.

‘As designers, I believe our role is to improve our clients’ lives, quite simply by realising their dream homes that facilitate their varied lifestyles,’ says Charu of the thinking behind the commission. ‘With a brief to include ample seating that would be appropriate to both entertain business associates in a formal setting, and friends and family in a casual manner, in this project we mixed hard materials – such as an Elan Atelier white ‘Gesso’ side table and a Holly Hunt titanium marble coffee table – with soft playful textures like bouclé ball cushions in the office. This allowed each space to have its own distinctive character and feel, while remaining practical and unified.’