A rented office unit in west London has been transformed into a studio that blends art, craft, and intentional design to encourage creativity and well-being.
A space built for calm and inspiration
The 32-square-meter studio occupies part of the historic red-brick Pall Mall Deposit building in Ladbroke Grove. Its muted tones and carefully chosen artworks create a warm, layered atmosphere that differs sharply from the sterile offices Jasmine Fisher once used as a barrister.
Fisher, who now leads the studio, arranged the fit-out with the landlord. She aimed to build an environment that supports both well-being and creative work. “Before founding the studio, I worked as a lawyer and saw firsthand how conventional offices affect people,” she said. “I knew that if we wanted to design inspiring interiors, our own space had to set the right example.”
The studio centers around a large table used for client meetings and design reviews. Nearby shelves hold a materials library, while workstations line the back wall to take advantage of natural light from a large window.
Color, texture, and cultural roots shape the design
Earthy browns and soft pinks define the palette, selected to create a sense of calm and connection to nature. “The way a space makes you feel matters,” Fisher said. “I want clients to feel at ease, so the colors play a big role in that.” Bold red accents add energy to the scheme.
Fisher draws inspiration from her Polynesian, Chinese, and English heritage. “Having roots in different cultures is a gift, and I bring that perspective into my work,” she said. “Clients often share stories about places from their childhood—those memories shape their vision for a space.”
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The studio displays handcrafted objects from artisans around the world. Nemboro shamanic masks, woven by indigenous women in the Panamanian rainforest, sit alongside handwoven wall hangings from Colombia and North Africa. “In a world where fast design dominates, interior designers should champion traditional craftsmanship,” Fisher said. “These pieces give a space its character and depth.”
Art plays a central role in her projects. The pieces in the studio are textural and layered, designed to feel like part of the environment rather than mere decoration. “They’re not just added later,” she said. “They belong there from the start.”
The approach aligns with a growing focus on designing workspaces for emotional and psychological needs, not just practical use. For Fisher, the studio demonstrates how well-planned environments can influence mood, focus, and creativity.
Outside the studio, she designs residential interiors, applying the same principles of warmth, texture, and cultural meaning to homes. The space serves as both her workspace and a showcase of her methods.
London’s creative hub has seen similar efforts to rethink how design shapes daily life.
