Vastu Design

Vastu Design Rina Patel, BIID, set up an Interior Design Consultancy providing services to residential developments in 1999.

Completed projects include city apartments, large scale extensions and new build houses. Rina works closely with her clients to understand their requirements, lifestyle and personalities in order to design a tailor made home. She aims to make the interiors above and beyond their expectations. She works systematically through the design stages, to ensure projects run smoothly. She aims to keep seve

ral steps ahead of the building contractor so clients do not feel rushed into making decisions. She works as part of the construction teams alongside architects and building contractors. Clients share the benefits of her product library and her “little black book” of specialist craftsmen. Rina absorbs the headaches that are so often associated with redevelopment work by coordinating the works and handling the administration of the appointed specialist. For more information, please visit www.vastu.co.uk

Hallways are easy to overlook, often reduced to circulation and little else, but they quietly shape how a home is experi...
28/04/2026

Hallways are easy to overlook, often reduced to circulation and little else, but they quietly shape how a home is experienced.

This space was designed to do more than connect rooms. It needed to hold its own, to feel resolved and intentional rather than something passed through without notice.

That comes down to how the space is planned. The proportions, the alignment of views, and the way each moment reveals itself as you move through. Nothing abrupt, nothing leftover.

There is a consistency in how materials and details are carried through, allowing the hallway to feel part of the whole rather than separate from it.

When approached in this way, it stops being transitional.

It becomes part of the experience of the home.

19/04/2026

There is very little beauty in taking the easy route.
This is where it lives. In the making.

7 Brook Street mid-transformation.
Preservation meeting engineering in its rawest form.

Seeing the original façade suspended, held in place while everything else is rebuilt around it, stopped me in my tracks.
You forget how much courage sits behind decisions like this.

The finished result will be beautiful.
But this moment is something else entirely.

Dining rooms like this are unapologetically formal.There is a sense of occasion built into the space, but it is not achi...
16/04/2026

Dining rooms like this are unapologetically formal.

There is a sense of occasion built into the space, but it is not achieved through scale alone. It comes from the level of detail. The layering. The precision in how everything has been brought together.

Ornament is used deliberately. Through the ceiling, the lighting, the joinery and the soft furnishings. Each element intricate in its own right, but carefully controlled so the room feels composed rather than excessive.

Nothing is left unresolved.

It is a room designed for hosting. For long tables, conversation and time spent properly. A space that holds its own, without needing to change for different moments.

Grand, but considered.

Open plan living can easily feel unresolved if it is not handled carefully, either becoming too open and undefined or ov...
14/04/2026

Open plan living can easily feel unresolved if it is not handled carefully, either becoming too open and undefined or overly structured to the point where it loses its sense of ease.

The balance here was never about adding more, but about being more precise in how the space is planned and how it is used over time.

It needed to support different rhythms throughout the day without ever feeling like it was shifting between separate zones. Mornings that begin quietly, evenings that extend without interruption, and weekends where everything overlaps more fluidly all had to be considered from the outset.

The focus moves away from individual features and instead towards how the space behaves as a whole. Consistency in materials helps to create that sense of cohesion, while restraint in detailing ensures nothing feels excessive or out of place.

There is a quiet discipline to spaces like this. Everything is resolved, but nothing is overstated. And that is usually when an open plan room starts to feel comfortable to live in, not just to look at.

10/04/2026

ISE offered a clear glimpse of where things are heading.

Not just in terms of new technology, but in how it will begin to live within the home.

The most interesting shift is towards systems that learn. Not fixed programming, not rigid setups, but environments that adapt over time. Responding to how a space is used, understanding routines and adjusting quietly in the background.

It moves the role of technology away from something you manage, to something that supports without needing constant input.

It is still early, and there is a long way to go. But the direction is clear.

Homes that evolve with the people living in them.

I make no secret of my love for high impact marble. Not subtle, not background, but something that defines the space fro...
09/04/2026

I make no secret of my love for high impact marble.

Not subtle, not background, but something that defines the space from the outset.

Each slab carries its own movement. Veining that shifts, tones that deepen and soften, patterns that feel almost geological in scale. The process is always about placement as much as selection. How it wraps a room. How it meets at corners. Whether it is bookmatched for symmetry or left to read more naturally.

In these spaces, the marble leads. Everything else is quieter. Clean lines, simple forms, restrained detailing.

It is a commitment to use material in this way.
But when it is right, it holds the entire room.

02/04/2026

People are always surprised when I say this - but in a powder room, I always start with the wallpaper.

Most bathrooms begin with sanitary ware and tiles. But powder rooms are different - they’re special, and for me, they always start with the wallpaper.

This wallpaper from sets the tone entirely. Incredibly detailed and dramatic without being overwhelming. From there, everything else followed.

The basin from compliments the theme perfectly. Holding its own without competing with the drama of the pattern.

Brassware brings warmth. A gentle contrast to the cooler tones running through the design, and a material thread that ties the whole space together.

Powder rooms should be spectacular.

Because you have a captive audience of one.

Which bedroom style would you choose? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6? Do you read in bed? feature in my designs.
28/03/2026

Which bedroom style would you choose? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6?

Do you read in bed? feature in my designs.

Wellness, redefined within the home. Set within a deep second floor basement in Chelsea, this space challenges what a lo...
25/03/2026

Wellness, redefined within the home. Set within a deep second floor basement in Chelsea, this space challenges what a lower ground level can be. Natural light filters through roof lights above, lifting the entire environment and removing any sense of enclosure.

By day, it operates as a calm, restorative setting. A pool, hot tub, sauna, steam area, gym, shower and changing facilities, and a dedicated massage room are designed to support routine and recovery.

A hand drawn sketch of a waterfall has been translated into a bespoke mosaic, wrapping the hot tub and waterfall showers by Fantini, adding a quiet layer of craftsmanship and identity to the space.

By evening, the atmosphere shifts. The bespoke bar with integrated storage and a sunken champagne sink come into play and the open floor adapts for entertaining, with a fully integrated sound system and considered seating areas.

Even the hot tub has been rethought, with a built in ledge and cushions that encourage conversation as much as relaxation.

Lighting brings it all together. Fully controllable, it allows the space to move seamlessly from bright and energising to low and atmospheric.

A space designed not just for wellbeing, but for living.

20/03/2026

The water zone of the house.

This living room is shaped around flow. Of light. Of movement. Of energy. In Vastu principles, the water zone is linked to clarity and connection. It is a space that supports conversation, reflection and ease.

Material choices are calm and grounding. Soft upholstery. Natural textures. A balanced palette that allows the room to breathe.

Every element is positioned with intent. Creating openness without excess. Structure without heaviness.

When the shipping costs more than the tiles... but a vision had to come to life and it was totally worth it!I knew exact...
19/03/2026

When the shipping costs more than the tiles... but a vision had to come to life and it was totally worth it!

I knew exactly what I wanted for this space, and it wasn’t available here. So the tiles came via Etsy in the US, sent to my sister, then forwarded on.

Not the most direct route, but the right materials rarely are.

Designed as a dedicated dog bath, this corner balances practicality with the same level of finish as the rest of the home.

Finished with a specialist dog shower head, complete with an integrated brush, making everyday use straightforward without compromising on detail.

Scroll to the end for Willow 🐶

Deep shower tray from Bette bath
Shower heads from
Tiles from Etsy and pebbles from Riverstone
Joinery by
Worktops by

In a vast stone yard, surrounded by extraordinary slabs in every colour and formation imaginable, there are moments when...
16/03/2026

In a vast stone yard, surrounded by extraordinary slabs in every colour and formation imaginable, there are moments when one stone simply stops you in your tracks. Tiger onyx was one of those moments.

It is a remarkable material. Deep movement, rich colour and intricate formations running through the stone make it both mesmerising and slightly daunting. When a material has this much character, the real question becomes how to honour it properly. The challenge is to let it shine without overwhelming the room.

In this bathroom, the tiger onyx had to remain the star, while everything around it played a supporting role. We balanced its intensity with polished plaster walls, carefully chosen paint tones and a very simple porcelain tile. Each element was selected to calm the space rather than compete with the stone.

The bath positioned in front of the window became the focal point. Extraordinary craftsmanship allowed the slab to be cut with precision, shaping the curves and forming a soft, sculptural surround that feels both elegant and effortless.

Generous daylight fills the room, which was essential. Natural light brings the stone to life, allowing the colours and patterns to glow rather than dominate the space.

When working with a stone as expressive as tiger onyx, the key is balance. Let the material lead, support it with restraint and allow the light to do the rest.




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