Studio Leto

Colour paletting across Tuscany and Sardinia this summer… what a dream. And a few collages I made in an a fun art session with 𝙹𝚘 𝙰𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗 🙈
It was so nice to go offline for a bit and take in the beautiful surroundings- even the bins! 😆

When designing interiors for clients, I usually try to connect the inside space to the outdoors, if there is one. This time, I was the client and the space that needed designing was our outdoors. I had an idea of colour palette and furniture that I would like to include to help connect the indoor space to the small garden, but other than that I was completely clueless. Until Victoria Santini Garden Design . As soon as we met I knew she was the one to make the garden the functional, beautiful space we wanted- her planting led design approach and her care for detail and the environment suited us so well. She managed to transform our impractical, underused garden into a zoned space that not only has everything we need but is ever-changing-full of plants that give beauty and colour all year round. I didn’t know that we would be able to get so much joy out of this small space- it truly feels like an additional room to our home and I have been out there as much as possible this summer! 💚

Some more images from the last project I shared, showing the rest of the space that was transformed into a light, and functional kitchen, dining and lounge area. The colour palette was carried across the zones to create cohesion, using the warmer colours in the lounge area to create a serene space to relax and socialise.
Hope you like it!
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This project was an absolute dream to work on. One of my favourite colour palettes, great clients and brilliant professionals to work with. The kitchen was designed with who were great to partner with all along the way. I loved this project because it was a balance of colour, function and detail. And as Charles Eames said “The details are not the details. They make the design.”

Generative AI
So, I’m not the expert on this so don’t want to wade in on a very complex conversation, but someone recently suggested I use ChatGPT to render a slightly complicated design I was working on.
What ensued was part awkward altercation with a machine, part friendly banter. But in short, I didn’t get the result I wanted. Nowhere near.
I definitely think there is a place for AI making work faster for designers, especially photo editing etc, but as my friend ChatGPT admits, I don’t think it will be taking our creative jobs any time soon…!

Hello! 👋
I recently experimented with a blend of deep burgundy, dark green, and off-black to create a cosy, inviting space, where every corner is thoughtfully highlighted against a soft neutral backdrop. These rich tones work together to evoke a sense of warmth and calm, while allowing each piece to shine. Perhaps you’ll also spot one of my favourite accent colours dotted around the space in various forms to bring cohesion…?
But the key to this lounge? Curating curiosities- selecting meaningful treasures that tell the story of a life, without overwhelming the space. It’s about avoiding clutter and embracing items that have personal significance, creating a space that’s eclectic yet serene. I believe that good home design should reflect the owner and their story, not feel clinical and characterless.
What do you think?
Lidia 💫

☀️ Miami ☀️
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As spring FINALLY begins, I’m enjoying the colours that come alive in this room as the sun is shining. Childrens rooms give such a great opportunity to have a bit of fun with colour and pattern. In this room, most of the walls are in Little Greene Loft white, with painted details of Little Green Giallo and Verditer. To tie the scheme together and to light the quite large room well, I tried my hand at making my first light fitting, which was really fun to do. I am now trying to figure out the best way to make a table light in a similar style…. 🤔 Watch this space… but don’t hold your breath!
Enjoy the sunshine!! ☀️
Lidia 💫
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Whaaaaaaat?! I’ve won for a second year! Thank you and THANK YOU to all my lovely clients who have made time to give such positive feedback, it means so much. Today is a fitting day to show my appreciation- I’ve loved working with a lot of great people this year and I am very grateful. 🫶
Lidia 💫 🤸
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I love it when a client looks to evoke a feeling or a place that is important to them in the design of their home and for this South East London project it was that of a Californian sunset, a place close to my clients hearts.

I created a palette of soft summer hues (Little Greene sunlight and Little Greene James), a nod to Hockney’s LA paintings, and grounded them with the deep green of the Californian redwood forests (Little Greene Dark Brunswick Green). The green was strategically placed to minimise the visual impact of the television in the space.The amazing centrepiece skylight was calling out to be the accent of the space, and was painted in Little Greene Orange Aurora.
A bespoke storage unit was designed to maximise storage for books and childrens’ toys, incorporating an upholstered nook, perfect for little ones to relax with a book. The unit was expertly crafted by and the upholstery perfectly made by - two of my favourites to work with.
Hope you enjoy the end result!
Have a great rest of your weekend,
Lidia
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