HALLWAY OF DREAMS

Creating what must be one of the most striking entrances in west London, Cihan has covered the hallway in the Namban wallcovering from British wallpaper brand De Gournay, which is textured and designed to entice visitors indoors.

“When I was growing up in Turkey, our home had a really long hallway, and as a child, I have always had an affinity for them,” says Cihan, who now lives in London. “The De Gournay Namban wallpaper was the ideal addition, as it has a three-dimensional texture which adds depth to the space.”

A custom console in Italian Paonazzo marble also takes pride of place here. “The idea was to keep the design feminine, therefore I used curvy lines and rounded edges for the furniture,” she explains. “My biggest passion is to go marble shopping in Italy; I always hand pick every slab.”