McCARTHY STONE GRAND DESIGNS Jacqui Priestley talks to Sara Jacks, Head of Interior Design at McCarthy Stone What is the individual design style for McCarthy Stone, or do you follow the latest trends? As a design team, we don’t tend to rely on fast-moving seasonal trends, especially with our communal areas, we design with the customer in mind - spaces that are flexible, stylish, comfortable, and designed to last. Trends that are here to stay and have been re-imagined year after year, are where we take inspiration from for our set design schemes. There are certainly aspects of latest trends that we feel comfortable implementing in our interior design projects, and of course our customers are free to take inspiration from wherever they like; and will have existing likes and dislikes when it comes to putting their own stamp on their apartment as you would expect. Our current designs for the communal spaces are built around three main themes… Coastal: think calm, airy, a breathable space full of cool-toned fabrics WOKINGHAM LOCAL • JULY / AUGUST 2022
and natural textured furniture. Contemporary: a sophisticated scheme, with statement furniture and accessories, geometric patterns, mixed with bronze and antique brass accents. And Country: a vibrant mix of fun and colourful florals, botanical prints, and deep pile velvet upholstery. When it comes to the homeowners’ individual properties, a McCarthy Stone apartment is like a blank canvas. Each comes with a modern, fitted kitchen and bathroom and open plan layout, normally with built-in appliances, and some with a balcony; but the space can be made as truly unique as the homeowner that lives there. I have heard the phrase ‘’stylish design meets easy living’’ in connection with your homes, what does this mean? I think we all find comfort in simple pleasures; as a design team we create environments that are low 41
