Out of the Box
Design powerhouse Linda Boronkay believes in an authentic approach when creating immersive spaces that tell a unique story
“I have always been surrounded by art, design and architecture,” says Linda Boronkay, whose artistic upbringing was shaped by her architect father and magazine editor mother. The Budapest-born and London-based designer initially trained as a fashion designer in Paris before switching to a career in interior design, working for brands and design studios including Tom Dixon, Martin Brudnizki and Woods Bagot.
As the former design director of private members’ club Soho House, Boronkay had masterminded the exuberant interiors of the club in cities such as Amsterdam and Hong Kong; she branched out to launch Linda Boronkay Design Studio in 2020. Here, she tells us more about her creative philosophy and recent projects.
How did your time at Soho House shape your design style?
Working at Soho House was an incredible experience, and it certainly had an impact on my approach to creating immersive spaces that tell unique stories with cinematic moments. I approach each project like a director on a film set; the process of defining the elements of a truly dynamic interior begins with imagination and ends with a reality that is powerful and authentic.
My style is classic in terms of my design approach. I like a warm, residential atmosphere regardless of the typology of our projects, be it a hotel, restaurant or someone’s home.
Could you name a decor brand that you love using?
I absolutely adore the fabrics Pierre Frey is making. This is a brand I’ve been using for years and return to over and over again because of their diversity, amazing patterns and colours, and high quality; we used many of their products in Osborn House, a hotel we recently worked on in Australia.
Complete the sentence: You’ll never see___ in my home. You’ll never see any white or neutral upholstery in my home. I love patterns and colours in general; I’m drawn to drama in design, defined through form, shape, scale, material and lots of colour.
Tell us more about your upcoming projects.
We are working on a private members’ club in Vienna, a private club in Madrid, a five-bedroom residence in London, and a six-bedroom property in Los Angeles.