Luxurious bar with illuminated shelving, backlit onyx wall, and a curved stone bar counter in a dimly lit setting.
Backlit onyx wall with warm amber tones and dark veins, framed by black and gold accents.
Close-up of a textured, gold-colored surface with a dark horizontal strip above it, and an illuminated, blurred background featuring warm tones and a drawing with branches.
Luxurious hotel reception area with dark textured pillars, illuminated vertical lines, and warm lighting.
Close-up view of a dark wooden wall with gold geometric lines, illuminated by warm lighting at the bottom, with a corner of a textured stone pillar visible on the right.
Close-up of a dark, textured wooden or stone surface with gold-colored inlay lines.
A modern sitting area with a black wall, a round side table with a marble top, a unique black and grey geometric chair with a cushioned seat and backrest, and a stylish table lamp with a circular design and a warm glow.
A modern decorative table lamp with a round base featuring a marble surface, sitting on a small side table with a black cylindrical base. The lamp has a spherical shade painted with abstract brown, beige, and white patterns, encased in a circular met
Ceiling with warm-colored lighting and modern architectural design.
Close-up of a mottled, speckled brown and black surface, possibly wood or stone with a textured pattern.

Matthew Nunn Designs - Luxury Home Bar

Project Description:

This luxury home bar features a striking mix of high-end materials and craftsmanship. It showcases a Patagonia onyx stone from Brazil, paired with a sleek, one-piece Corian bar top integrated with a lightbox. Black figured eucalyptus joinery doors with brass inlay and custom antique mirrors add a refined edge to the space.

The Venetian plaster ceiling, acoustic fabric walls, and seamless automation system enhance both aesthetics and functionality, creating an opulent and fully bespoke environment. Every detail is meticulously handmade, emphasising the bar’s highly tailored and design-led character.

The Shoot:

The shoot was both exciting and technically demanding due to the extremely dark interiors, which required a precise lighting approach to preserve the atmosphere while still revealing the craftsmanship. Projects like this, where interior design is shaped by strong architectural detailing and material depth, demand a more controlled and deliberate setup.

Relying purely on practical lighting would have flattened the space, while supplemental lighting was often absorbed by the darker finishes, meaning each scene had to be carefully built up in layers. This required a more strategic approach, working gradually to shape the light and maintain depth across the compositions.

With enough time on site, the process remained focused, allowing each frame to be refined properly. In post-production, multiple exposures were blended to enhance clarity while preserving the mood. The final images capture the richness and intensity of the space, reflecting a more detailed approach to interior design photography in London, particularly within darker, high-end residential environments.

Project Type | Interior Design Photography

Interior Design | Matthew Nunn Designs

Location | London, United Kingdom