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The Gallery, the studio within HBA London dedicated to high-concept bespoke interior design, has transformed the 135m² Royal Suite at the InterContinental London Park Lane into a timeless and elegant space inspired by Queen Elizabeth II.
The Gallery has created a suite modelled on The Queen’s acclaimed fashion sense, which also honours her as a family person and an archetypical figurehead. The Queen’s ability to balance compassion with strength and power has been expressed in the decor through the juxtaposition of opposites – the soft with the hard, the flowing with the structured, and the feminine with the masculine.
The suite’s references to royalty are subtle, and are woven into a classic design that encapsulate the styles of the decades from The Queen’s birth in 1926 to the present day. The result blends art deco touches with a contemporary interpretation of the opulent finishes found in royal palaces.
Reflective surfaces are creatively woven into the interiors, increasing the sense of spaciousness and luminosity. In the living room, antiqued mirrors border the coved ceiling to create an illusion of height, the coffee and side tables have glazed finishes, and a tufted leather bench is supported by a mirrored base.
The suite’s subtle palette of warm platinum and pearly cream creates an atmosphere of calm and comfort. This is highlighted by accents in soft shades of yellow – The Queen’s signature colour – on a range of features from polished and satin brass trims to cushions with golden embroidery.
