British Institute of Interior Design

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Robert Young Antiques - Riviere

Rivière is the small family run Interior Design Consultancy that originally grew out of Robert Young Antiques. Quietly launched in 1983, after being seduced into working on two small residential projects in London, by clients of the antiques business who had been beguiled and inspired by the ambience, presentation and attention to detail of their exhibitions. From these modest beginnings and entirely through word of mouth, Rivière has grown remarkably successful and the Partners now have over twenty years of valuable experience behind them.

Robert and Josyane’s consultancy work has a quirky originality. Self taught and guided by instinct and eye, their schemes nonetheless draw inspiration from the historical precedents learned during their classical training. Their work is typified by strong sensitivity for colour and texture and an admiration for traditional materials and techniques, flavoured with contemporary accents. Remaining loyal to their principles of handling every project personally, no more than three commissions are run concurrently.