"We fell in love with this house for its space and the neighbourhood, but we needed help making it feel like home. It was very consistent with the rest of the neighbourhood: a lot of white and gray. On paper, it was spacious and bright, but in the middle of a gray London autumn or winter, it didn't exactly spark much joy."
"Our goal was a bit of a contradiction: We wanted the house to spark dopamine and joy, but also feel incredibly calm. We knew what we wanted to feel, but we didn't know how to get there, so we asked Justine to help us bridge that gap."
"I always believe the first 30 seconds inside a home should feel intentional. From there, we tackled the kitchen (the heart of family life), then the children's rooms. The refresh included bespoke carpentry, decor, lighting upgrades, vinyl work, and styling."
A London family of four purchased a spacious 1920s three-bedroom home in a desirable neighborhood but found it lacked personality and warmth, blending into the gray urban landscape. The homeowners sought designer Justine Guillermou, founder of Rainbow Shaker, to create a space that would spark joy and dopamine while maintaining calm. Guillermou executed a high-impact emotional redesign focusing on color-forward, expressive interiors without structural changes. The transformation included updates to the hallway, staircase, kitchen, living areas, home office, and children's rooms. The designer prioritized making the entry intentional within the first 30 seconds, then addressed the kitchen as the family's heart, followed by the children's spaces. The project incorporated bespoke carpentry, decor, lighting upgrades, vinyl work, and professional styling over several months.
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