“It just feels incredible to be around your work.”
We hear this often, and it remains one of the most meaningful things people say to us.
Clients and collaborators frequently ask what inspires our color combinations or why the
work feels so alive in person. As a decorative arts studio, we don’t take those questions
lightly. In today’s design landscape, where surface design and decorative finishes for
walls, ceilings, and floors are often misunderstood or underutilized in luxury interiors, we
welcome every opportunity to share the deeper layers of what we do.
For us, beauty is not only visual. It is energetic, emotional, and sensory. The way our
work feels is just as intentional as it looks. Behind every sculptural panel, custom
wallcovering, or immersive installation we create lies a blend of intuition, research, and
reverence. At the heart of it all is our most enduring collaborator, nature.
Nature as Our Master Collaborator
Nature is our greatest teacher.
She is the master of the maximalism we practice, layering color, texture, rhythm,
repetition, shimmer, boldness, and restraint with effortless balance. We are not copying
her forms so much as tuning into her frequencies.
Whether we are designing a hand-painted mural, a bespoke wallcovering collection, or
an installation for a public space, our goal is to translate the sensation of being held
within a natural environment. It might be the flash of iridescence in a raven’s wing, the
velvet hush of a moss-covered forest, or the glow of magic hour over a cityscape.
Science is now beginning to confirm what our bodies already know about these
experiences.
Why Certain Patterns Just Feel Right
Our brains are hardwired to prefer what they can process easily. When something flows
effortlessly through our senses, it feels good. Symmetry, repetition, spirals, and soft
rhythms help the brain relax. In the research world, this is called processing fluency. In
design, we call it visual delight.
Many associate peace with minimalism — white walls, clean lines, open space. But
sparseness does not always equal calm. Sometimes it creates a sense of flatness or
even unease. What truly soothes the nervous system is coherence, intentional pattern,
and rhythmic form.
This is why studies show that we are most drawn to mid-level complexity, the kind of
beauty found in coral formations, tree branches, or in the decorative patterns we create
at Londubh Studio. Our surface designs are detailed but digestible, rich but not
overwhelming, alive but grounded.
Color as Emotional Architecture
Color is never just surface. It is structure, memory, and mood. Each hue carries a
vibration and a story. Some colors energize; others ground. Red can spark appetite,
while green evokes renewal and prosperity. Certain palettes summon nostalgia, while
others hold us firmly in the present.
At Londubh, we treat color as emotional architecture. It is a language that shapes not
only what a space looks like, but how it feels to live inside. Our palettes begin with
sensation and unfold through resonance, contrast, and layering. We draw inspiration
from color psychology in design, but also from intuition and embodied experience. The
body itself becomes our most reliable instrument of truth.
Nature’s endless color symphonies guide much of our work: an explosion of wildflowers
across a hillside, light shimmering on turquoise water, the oxidation of stone, or the
quiet luxury of ash, rust, bone, and gold. We especially love working with metallic
finishes because they invite light into the conversation. As light shifts throughout the
day, surfaces evolve, creating pieces that feel unmistakably alive.
Pattern as Nervous System Technology
Across cultures, sacred spaces have long been adorned with intricate, repeating
patterns. From Celtic knotwork to Islamic mosaics, these designs were never merely
decorative — they were created to generate awe and evoke connection to the divine.
What was happening, in modern terms, was a form of nervous system regulation.
When the eyes encounter symmetry, rhythm, and flow, the body responds calmly.
Breathing slows. Attention softens. A grounded presence emerges. Fractals, the self-
repeating patterns found in waves, vines, and clouds, hold a special power. They feel
familiar at a biological level and reduce stress while activating restoration.
This is why, when someone stands in front of our work and says, “I could stare at this for
hours” or “I feel better in this space,” they are describing more than a compliment. They
are experiencing a real, embodied shift. They are responding to art that carries both
deep history and genuine healing effect.
Creating Work That Feels as Good as It Looks
If you are drawn to interiors that are not just visually stunning but emotionally intelligent,
we would love to hear from you.
At Londubh Studio, we specialize in murals, custom wallcoverings, decorative finishes,
and immersive installation art that bring story, sensation, and soul into a space. Our
surfaces live on walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, doors, and architectural details, each
one crafted to be as intentional as it is beautiful.
We collaborate closely, listen deeply, and build with longevity in mind. Above all, we
bring joy to the process.
We collaborate with designers, architects, curators, and production designers who
share our passion for artistry and innovation. To explore commissions, partnerships, or
future projects, please connect with us directly. For a closer look at our process and
inspiration, follow along on Instagram.
Thank you for being part of this journey into color and pattern.
With love,
Brynn + the Londubh Team