Jenny Blanc to Barbados - Jenny Blanc Designs

The Barbados connection began when Jenny joined forceswith her design partner Sue Thomas-Richardson. Sue belongsto a much-loved, longstanding family on the island.Having spent the earlier part of her career working for oneof the most notable designers on the island, Sue moved toEngland to gain more experience of working on traditionalBritish properties. Her knowledge of the Caribbean is invaluableto each new residential and corporate project andalongside Jenny’s intuitive design approach, the results areboth inspiring and enduring.Understanding life on a tropical island is key to creating anexceptional home in the Caribbean and it is this togetherwith excellent project managing that clients recognise inJenny Blanc’s unique offering. The company has developedinterior design services which consider every detail fromstart to finish. The design team’s strong links with respectedarchitects and developers specialising in the Caribbean givesthem the opportunity to be involved with the constructionwhen required. The interior design part of the service coversthe important aspects of space planning and lifestyleconsiderations alongside Jenny’s own desire to personallygive every client an aspirational home in the sun which isindividual, utterly comfortable and truly welcoming. Thecompany oversees every aspect of shipping, importing andinstallation so that clients don’t have to discover just what ittakes to set up a home thousands of miles away.The uniqueness of the company comes from having basesin both London and Barbados from which clients can startthe initial process, and from the strong collaborations Jennyand Sue have made with artisans on the island. Using indigenousmaterials such as coral stone and antique mahoganyas the starting point for their ideas, the design team overseesnew designs conceived at the main design studio inWest London. As the new showroom becomes established,clients will be able to view a constantly changing collectionof international furniture and accessories alongside bespokepieces for those who desire a truly unique piece which, byits very nature, will fit beautifully into new or establishedproperties. The company is proud to encourage increasedawareness of the considerable skills on the island and arenow looking to export their designs developed in Barbadosto other Caribbean islands via the new showroom.22 LIVING BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2011 - MARCH 2012 LIVING BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2011 - MARCH 2012 23

Never one to stand still, Jenny makes regular buying trips to Europeand the States to source an ever-increasing choice of exquisite internationalideas for homes in the Tropics, be they classic or contemporary.This has resulted in the company developing new collections,each designed to answer a need for homeowners in the Caribbean.The Outdoor Furniture Collection champions six of the best internationalbrands for verandahs, terraces and poolside while the IslandLiving Luxuries and Island Living Essentials due to be launched in2012 will present the ultimate finishing touches.For more details contact +44 (0) 20 8943 4440 or emaildesign@jennyblanc.com www.jennyblanc.comNotes of interest• Jenny Blanc has been awarded one four-star Best Interior DesignCaribbean, two five-star Best Interior Design Caribbean and thehighly acclaimed World’s Best International Interior Design bythe International Property Awards.• Emma Blanc is based at the exciting new lifestyle showroomin Barbados and is available to discuss the company’s interiordesign services with prospective clients.• Having developed a now well-established base in Barbados,the company continues to create important links with residentialclients, realtors and hotel groups across the Caribbean.24 LIVING BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2011 - MARCH 2012 LIVING BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2011 - MARCH 2012 25