By Melissa Giuffrida - 09 Jun, 2021
Tamsin Johnson's interiors are layered, timeless, refined and original. Growing up with antique & art dealer parents, her interiors reflect her innate knowledge of furniture and design. She is able to effortlessly combine furniture, art and objects from different periods, eras and origins to create contemporary, warm, liveable spaces.
Tamsin is currently working on her dream project of designing a hotel in Marrakesh and is scheduled to release her first book (published with Rizzoli) in September 2021 - I can't wait to see these!
Describe your style in 6 words or less.
Tamsin: Interesting, timeless, comfortable, unique, functional and natural.
Which architects/designers most inspire you?
Tamsin: This is endless... Luis Barragan, Adolf loos, Georges Geffroy, Federico Forquet, Corbusier, and the gardens of Russell Page.
What is your go to white interior paint colour?
Tamsin: Depends on the space and the light but I lean towards a slightly warm white with a bit of cream in it.
Interior by Tamsin Johnson. Image: Sharyn Cairns
What is your most cherished piece at home? (furniture, art, lighting or decorative)
Tamsin: I have a beautiful oil painting that my husband and I bought together in Paris. Its a portrait of a man smoking from the 20s in a heavy oil.
If you could splurge on a piece of furniture or art right now, what would it be?
Tamsin: It would actually be a book called Jansen Decoration - one of the greatest interior books of all time.
Do you have a trade tip you can share?
Tamsin: Be nice to everyone and be original.
Favourites:-
Favourite Instagram account/s you follow?
Tamsin: Beau traps for interiors, Vasili Kaliman for art, Alex Eagle for taste, Laila Cooks for food.
Favourite restaurant?
Tamsin: Erba Bruscia- a kitchen garden restaurant on the outskirts of Milan. Incredible seasonal food.
Images from Erba Brusca Restaurant. Image: Erbabrusca.it
Favourite gallery or museum?
Tamsin: The Met
Favourite piece on Collécte right now?
Tamsin: Miranda Skoczek Artwork, Untitled.
Tamsin Johnson www.tamsinjohnson.com, instagram @tamsinjohnson
Main image: Sean Fennessy
