Nicholas Gurney is a Reductivist. His design practice demonstrates a carefully considered approach to function and an imaginative and clever use of space.
By utilising sleek and unique finishes, Gurney designs beautifully warm and intimate spaces and is a master of incorporating storage in an innovative way.
Read on for some design inspiration from this compact living design guru.
Describe your style in 6 words or less.
Nicholas: Purposeful, Personal, Reductive, Modest.
Which architects/designers most inspire you?
Nicholas: Bijoy Jain, Marc Morro, Ryue Nishizawa, Castiglioni, Corbusier.
What is your most cherished piece at home? (Furniture, art, lighting or decorative)
Nicholas: A 3D printed Castiglioni Sanluca armchair – made by a friend.
What is your go to white interior paint colour?
Nicholas: Tried and tested. Dulux Natural White
If you could splurge on a piece of furniture or art right now, what would it be?
Nicholas: Despite the fact that I have little-to-no wall space, anything Guo Jian.
Do you have a trade tip you can share?
Nicholas: Get your hands dirty. See Enzo Mari.
What are your favourites:
Favourite Instagram account/s you follow?
Nicholas: Anyone local. Nice to see what’s happening on your doorstep.
Favourite galleries or museums?
Nicholas: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Image www.designingbuildings.co.uk
Favourite way to unwind at home?
Nicholas: Time in the garden.
Favourite restaurant?
Nicholas: Farmhouse, Kings Cross.
Farmhouse Kings Cross. Image www.farmhousekingscross.com.au
Favourite piece on Collécte right now?
Nicholas: No contest – The LC4 Chaise.
Nicholas Gurney www.nicholasgurney.com.au Instagram @xs_sml
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