Interview: Ola Jackymiak

Tell us a little about your interior design business. We are a young but rapidly growing design office, managed by its founder, Ola Jachymiak since 2016. Ola gained experience in a renowned architectural office in Paris where she worked on many high-end projects, both residential and commercial. We create interiors that reflect the personalities of our clients and the style of the buildings where they are located. The main goal for our firm is to design comfortable spaces that will be an aesthetic feast for the eye, but more importantly, where the owners will spend their time pleasantly. We treat each project individually, adding a bit of passion for haute couture of design and we begin each project by redefining the space to client’s needs. Next steps involve the selection of colours, materials, furniture, artwork and kitchenware. We design the space for and with the clients.

What words of encouragement would you give to Hamptons clients who are considering appointing an interior designer but hesitating to get in touch? With the current construction costs and staff shortages it is better to manage a project under supervision of a designer, which will ultimately save the client’s time, stress and money.

Tell us about a project you are particularly proud of. This would be BEAM Café located at Westbourne Grove, in the very heart of Notting Hill. In this project our team was tasked with transforming a long and narrow, rather dark space into a stylish yet cozy and lively café. The interior combines modernity with mid-century elements, finished with the highest quality materials and interesting textures, while carefully selected new and vintage furniture and accessories give the space a unique atmosphere. As a result, the newest BEAM Café is an excellent example of keeping the balance between the practical dimension of retail space and a trendy place to spend time in.

What skill sets make you the right choice for Hamptons clients? We are 100% dedicated to creating beautiful and functional spaces in residential and commercial projects. We approach each project very individually and try to make our clients happy. We have a great construction company and carpenters that we work with. Due to the fact that our office is located in Notting Hill, we make sure that project management will go according to our and our clients’ thoughts and will be supervised throughout the process.

Whats your favourite thing about living and working in the Notting Hill area? First of all I adore all the beautiful architecture, cafes and restaurants within walking distance to Hyde Park and Holland Park. A great mix of a bit of a bohemian artistic world with London elegance. In terms of work, what could be better for an interior designer than being surrounded by amazing vintage shops and within the proximity of Portobello Market where you can find amazing objects every weekend.