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RETAIL
INTERIOR

Le Parc by tashas

Now open in Hyde
Park Corner

s one of the popular dining
destinations in Hyde Park
ACorner, Le Parc has grown its
footprint as visitors to the shopping
centre have increased. Extra seating has
been added, and the space has been given
a more intimate feel with the addition of
stained-glass frames on the perimeter and
fabric sails across the ceiling.
Natasha explains: “The sails have with some “over the top” design aspects,” • Papier-mâché art by David and
softened the lighting from the skylight, Nicky explains. “With a whimsical Alexandra Ross in the form of
without making it too dark, and we’ve inspiration from Annabelle’s in London, oversized, trophies, a croquembouche,
added new architectural lighting and the pink colour palette has added pops of and a vibrant bowl of fruit and flowers
candles to give the space a natural feel.” fun with wild fabric prints in contrasting – all available for purchase.
For Natasha, the most successful décor and contradictory colours.” • Over the main counter and extending
change has been the colour – from stucco The floors have been replaced with slate into the retail section, a 400-piece paper
and pale hues to a warm palette of pinks tiles in a typically French pattern, the art installation by Elonah O’Neil is
with pops of colour – it’s warm and space feels separate to the mall – more like the main feature. Folded by hand and
completely separates the space from the a courtyard in Paris. individually painted in golf leaf, each item
rest of the centre. in the installation brings a softness and
Spearheaded by Nicky Greig, Head The space also showcases rare artisan play on movement and light to the space.
Stylist for the tashas group, the décor skills, including: • Hanging fabrics by Michael Spaan
showcases a number of collaborations, • Watercolour illustrations by Victoria have added to the aesthetic, alongside
elements and expressions from local Verbaan which featured on the Ecophon fabric that has softened the
designers and artists. hoarding during construction and will space, and also the sound.
“Le Parc has always had a Parisian flair, be turned into a bespoke stationery • Fabrics were sourced and curated by
but this has been pushed to new levels range for the store. Nicky Greig and made by Sam Schatte.

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