DESIGNING TIME INTO SPACE
Jennifer Lellow
Director of Inside Job Luxury Interiors
How do you envision the evolving relationship between emerging design technologies and the creation of luxurious, functional spaces? How does Inside Job stay ahead of the curve while maintaining an enduring sense of style?
At Inside Job Luxury Interiors, we view emerging design technologies not just tools, but as catalysts for creativity. From CAD modelling to immersive virtual walkthroughs, these innovations enable us to push boundaries while remaining deeply attuned to the human experience of the spaces we create. Our process is rooted in a forward-thinking curiosity with a balance of new technologies through the lens of craftsmanship and context. This balance ensures our designs are not only technologically advanced, but also timeless in their elegance and intent.
With innovation advancing rapidly, how do you balance cutting-edge design solutions with timeless principles to ensure your spaces remain both relevant and enduring?
Sustainable designs never just about what’s trending – it’s about what resonates. While we embrace advanced materials and intelligent systems, we anchor our concepts in foundational principles: proportion, light, texture, and flow. It’s this duality – merging the innovative with the intuitive – that defines our unique approach. We strive to create spaces that feel current yet ageless, where every element serves both a functional and emotional purpose.
Could you share an example of a recent project where incorporating advanced technology transformed the client’s experience or elevated the final design outcome?
In a recent luxury residence renovation, we integrated a fully automated environmental system – customised to respond to the client’s daily routines and preferences. From dynamic lighting that mimics circadian rhythms to intuitive climate controls and integrated acoustic design, the space adapts in real time to enhance well-being. This seamless layer of technology, hidden beneath artisanal finishes and bespoke detailing, elevated not just the design, but the client’s day-to-day experience of luxury living.
Retrofitting often involves a delicate balance between respecting a space’s historical essence and redefining it for modern living. How do you approach this intersection of preservation and reinvention?
We treat each existing structure as a narrative – rich with architectural memory. We listen carefully to what the space is telling us, then thoughtfully reframe it for the clients wishes incorporating new technologies wherever appropriate. By preserving key heritage elements and interweaving them with refined modern insertions, we create a conversation between past and present. The result is a layered interior where authenticity is not only respected, but reimagined.
Sustainability is reshaping the design landscape. What key strategies do you prioritise to enhance environmental performance, reduce energy consumption, and future-proof your projects, all without compromising the luxurious character of the space?
Sustainability is not a constraint; it’s an opportunity to design smarter, more beautiful spaces. We prioritise responsibly sourced materials, high-performance insulation and low-energy systems that work in harmony with the architecture and the client’s needs. But beyond the technical, we believe luxury lies in quality and longevity. By designing spaces that are meant to last physically and emotionally we inherently reduce waste and elevate value over time.
Biophilic design is evolving beyond aesthetics, emerging as a pivotal force in shaping interiors that foster health, well-being, and emotional resonance. How do you envision nature’s integration within luxury spaces to elevate both the sensory experience and spatial performance?
Nature is the original luxury. At Inside Job Luxury Interiors, we integrate biophilic principles not just through greenery, but through materiality, light, air flow, and organic spatial rhythms. Whether it’s framing a view, introducing tactile natural finishes, or optimising indoor-outdoor transitions, our aim is to create immersive environments that nourish the senses. Biophilic design, when done well, doesn’t just look beautiful – it feels deeply restorative.
