Ollie Tomlinson

2 weeks ago | worldofinteriors.com | Ruth Guilding |Ollie Tomlinson

In the tin-mining town of St Just, just north of Land’s End, there is a characterful little shop that seemed to spring up in the night like a mushroom just over a decade ago, the many-paned window of what had once been an old hardware shop suddenly filled with a treasure trove of curiosities, maritime salvage, painted sailor’s chests, sea shells and antique telescopes.

Jun 11, 2024 | worldofinteriors.com | Billie Muraben |Ollie Tomlinson

Victor and Apolline Lugger’s kitchen emanates conviviality. Objects, artworks, photographs, fridge magnets and toys form a layered backdrop as Victor animates the space – preparing lunch at the central island. The dynamic of the Lugger’s kitchen reflects the design approach that Big Mamma restaurants — the group for which Victor is CEO and Apolline designs the interiors – are famous for: welcoming, opulent, characterful interiors and open kitchens, with the chef at the centre of the action.