Frequently asked questions
What does Tala Fustok Studio specialise in?
Tala Fustok Studio is an interior design studio working across residential, commercial and hospitality projects, with a focus on creating spaces defined by atmosphere, materiality and emotional resonance. Each project is approached as a unique narrative, balancing raw and refined elements to shape environments that feel both intuitive and deeply personal.
Where is Tala Fustok Studio based?
Tala Fustok Studio is based between London and Italy, with studios in both locations.
Does Tala Fustok Studio work internationally?
Yes. While the studio is based in London and Italy, it works internationally across Europe, the Middle East and the United States, taking on projects within a range of architectural and cultural contexts.
What types of projects does the studio take on?
The studio works across a diverse range of projects, including private residences, apartments, townhouses, hospitality spaces and members' environments. Each project is shaped by its context, its architecture and the way it is intended to be lived in or experienced.
What is Tala Fustok Studio's interior design process?
Each project begins with a close dialogue with the client, developing an understanding of how they live, what they are drawn to, and the atmosphere they want to create. From there, the studio builds a layered design language through architecture, materials, furniture and art, refining every element to ensure the final space feels cohesive, considered and enduring.
Are Tala Fustok and Armelle Goury personally involved in each project?
Tala leads the creative direction of the studio, shaping the overall vision and design narrative for each project. Armelle oversees project development and delivery, bringing technical expertise, continuity and precision throughout the design process. Together, they ensure each project is realised with clarity and attention to detail.
What does "Defining Atmospheres" mean?
"Defining Atmospheres" reflects the studio's approach to interior design as something beyond aesthetics. It is about shaping how a space feels – through light, proportion, texture and material – to create environments that resonate emotionally as well as visually.
How does the studio create interiors that feel personal?
Each project is developed through an intuitive and collaborative process, where the client's sensibilities are translated into a refined design language. Rather than applying a fixed style, the studio draws on architecture, context and carefully curated elements to create spaces that feel individual and authentic.
Does Tala Fustok Studio design residential interiors?
Yes. Residential projects are a core part of the studio's work, ranging from apartments and townhouses to larger private homes.
Does Tala Fustok Studio work on hotels, members' clubs and hospitality spaces?
Yes. The studio also works across hospitality and commercial environments, including members' spaces and experiential venues, bringing the same considered approach to atmosphere, narrative and materiality.
Does the studio source bespoke furniture, vintage pieces and art?
The studio works with a mix of bespoke design, vintage sourcing and contemporary pieces to build layered, characterful interiors.
What should I include when enquiring about a project?
When making an enquiry, it is helpful to include the project location, property type, approximate size, current stage, timeline and any initial ideas or references. This allows the studio to better understand the scope and respond thoughtfully.
At what stage should I contact Tala Fustok Studio?
It is often beneficial to engage the studio at an early stage, whether at the point of acquisition, during architectural planning or at the beginning of a renovation. Early involvement allows the design to be fully integrated with the architecture, ensuring a cohesive approach to space, flow and atmosphere. That said, the studio can also join projects at later stages, adapting its approach to work within existing frameworks where needed.
How involved will I be throughout the design process?
The process is inherently collaborative, with each project shaped through an ongoing dialogue between the studio and the client. While the studio leads the creative direction, client input remains an important part of refining the brief and developing the overall vision. This balance allows the final space to feel both resolved and deeply personal, reflecting the way it is intended to be lived in.