Nicholas Haslam

The design style of Nicholas Haslam Ltd has continued to evolve over the years. Whilst the firm was initially grounded in the principles of English design, the aesthetic of Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen has brought a more international point of view to its projects. The partners also have a clear vision: It’s essential to establish the difference between interior design and simply furnishing a house. They like to create bones, think about interior architecture, to consider how everything works together. Architecture takes a great deal of effort, should be perfect, and look perfect; interior design requires an equal amount of effort and should be perfect, yet never look perfect. Perfection in architecture is beautiful, but when it comes to interior design, it can lack personality and look very sterile. Paolo and Philip are consistently drawn to the idiosyncratic interiors that are elegant but with an unexpected twist. They are always hoping to create that special element of surprise and humor.

Nicholas Haslam – Paolo Moschino & Philip Vergeylen

Together, with their exceptional eye for detail, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen oversee all aspects of the company’s business. They are always studying, always absorbing, always looking at design, art and architecture. For them, design isn’t a job, it’s their life. They are a perfect partnership because they tend to look at things from different perspectives, but in the end, they always find the right balance.