Nixon - Graphic design, Cornwall

Martin says:

Around six months ago we started searching for a spiral staircase to access the mezzanine in the studio, so when Emily’s dad mentioned that he just happened to be removing one from his office in London we jumped at the chance.

A splendid Victorian cast iron staircase soon arrived in a hundred pieces much like a giant airfix kit, we had it shot blasted and powder coated, then thanks to the expertise of our friends Mac and Dean it was carefully put back together -(without plans I should add!) and now looks very much at home.

We’ve built a perimeter wall around the mezzanine with shelving so ultimately we ‘ll have a sort of chill out area surrounded by books. We originally considered painting the walls white but then it occurred to me that we could do something a bit more interesting….

So here are my ideas- we’re planning to change the surface on a regular basis all being well, so if you have any bright ideas do let us know. The very best will go into a draw and the selected ones will win something lovely and see their ideas, er, on the wall!

Lego- I thought this might look playful and is inspired by James May’s exploits!

Cars- A wall of solid traffic, as above will no doubt require numerous trips to car boot sales.

Paul Smith Stripes- I’m a big fan of Paul’s stripes. So if he can do a mini, we can certainly do a wall..

Dazzle Camouflage- This amazing modernist painting style was used to disguise the direction and size of british ships during the 1st and 2nd World Wars, perhaps it would work here?

Fruity- as the name suggests, giant fruit stickers could look rather tasty.

Newspaper- Yonks ago I used to regularly visit  a Chinese Restaurant which had Chinese newspaper as wallpaper.

Let us know if  you have any ideas!