Living room with a fireplace, built-in wooden shelves, a blue armchair with a yellow blanket, a glass coffee table, and large windows with black grid frames.
A cozy living room with a teal armchair, a yellow blanket, and a decorative pillow of a flamingo. Next to the chair is a round dark side table with a potted green plant. A colorful plaid ottoman sits on a beige and white rug in front of a fireplace w
Dining area with large brick windows, a marble-topped table, upholstered chairs, and a bench with carved animal patterns, illuminated by natural light and a hanging glass pendant.
A round marble table with a glass of water, a closed book, and a pen on it. Two chairs with wooden frames and cane or fabric backs and rust-colored upholstered seats are positioned around the table in a well-lit room with white paneled walls and a ta
Modern kitchen with a large wooden island, bar stools, a potted plant, and minimal decor, with white paneled walls and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a large window, brick wall, and a painting of cherry blossoms. The bed has cream and maroon pillows, a patterned blanket, and a bedside table with a potted plant, a lamp, and a small decorative object.
View of a cozy bedroom with a bed, decorative pillows, wall art of a flowering branch, and a modern hanging pendant light.
A cozy bedroom corner with a wardrobe featuring a painting of two cranes, a vanity with a mirror, a small vase with yellow tulips, a scarf draped over a cushioned stool, a pair of pink shoes with white designs on the floor, and pink-painted walls.
A narrow hallway with dark walls, framed pictures on the left wall, two large hanging ceiling lamps, a dark door at the end, a small upholstered bench with a floral pillow on the right, white brick wall on the right, and a wooden parquet floor.
Interior of a modern home staircase with floating wooden steps, a green side platform, potted plant, books, and a pink framed Ramen poster near a window.
A stylish clothing display with jackets, handbags, shoes, and accessories on a pink and wood shelving unit in a boutique or retail space with brick walls and a large arched window.
Bathroom vanity with a large round mirror, a coral-colored vase with green leaves, various toiletries, a soap dispenser, a soap dish with a bar of soap, and a decorative backsplash with a gray and white herringbone pattern.

House Of Sui Sui - The Tea House

Project Description:

The Tea House project is a remarkable fusion of Indian and Japanese aesthetics inspired by the clients’ cultural heritage and love for tea rituals. The design, led by Melissa Bolivar of House of Sui Sui Interiors, transformed a former artist’s studio in Central London into a contemporary home filled with character.

Original features like subway tiles and double-height ceilings were preserved, while new elements, including bespoke joinery and de Gournay artwork, seamlessly integrate the opulence of Indian traditions with the minimalism of Japanese design. The result is a space that embodies love, culture, and timeless beauty, blending bold colours and natural materials to create a serene yet dynamic environment.

The Shoot:

I absolutely loved shooting this project with Melissa. It was one of my favourite projects aesthetically, and the entire shoot was completed in one day. We were fortunate to have beautiful natural light, with the morning sun bringing a soft warmth into the space. Projects like this, where interior design interacts closely with the existing architectural structure, offer a great opportunity to explore both form and atmosphere.

I worked primarily with natural light, introducing subtle additive fill where needed to highlight depth, minimise reflections, and maintain clarity across the compositions. The goal was to enhance the richness of textures and materials without losing the natural feel of the space.

Post-production focused on seamlessly blending light layers and refining the overall balance, resulting in a set of images that capture the character and intent of the design. The final imagery reflects a more expressive side of interior photography, aligned with my work as a London interiors photographer across residential projects.

Project Type | Interior Design Photography

Interior Design | House of Sui Sui

Location | London, United Kingdom