Quick Fire Five

You ask, Lou answers - quick fire.

I’ve rounded up some common design and style questions that I often get asked for a quick fire 5. If you have a question, I’d love to answer it! Send it to lou@loumarx.com.  

1.Curves or clean lines?

To me, the two don’t exist without each other! I’m a huge fan of mixing curves and organic eclectic shapes with straight lines and structured edges. 

2.Neutral or moody?

Isn’t moody neutral a thing? I seriously like both and think they work well together, buuuuut if I had to choose, right now I’m all about the mood baby. 

3.Trend-led or timeless?

Ugh, you’re going to hate me - I can’t seem to pick a lane on anything! I’m always 1000% about timeless design but it’s important to see what’s shaping the world and where things are heading. Trends help timelessness stay fresh with very subtle tweaks - fast fashion on the other, nope. I’m not into quick fixes - slow and deliberate wins the race.  

4.Which material instantly elevates a room?

Marble and stone all the way.

5.One styling trick that instantly upgrades a space?

Lighting always elevates. Layer a room with chic downlights, sculptural pendants, artful sconces, floor lamps, table lamps and anything else you can light up! Lighting not only adds shape, dimension and materiality, but it also creates a soft ambience that sets the mood to the exact vibe you’re after. 

Got a design or style question?

If you have a question, I’d love to answer it! Send it to lou@loumarx.com.