- Interior
Design duo Hélène and Olivier Lempereur are a constant in the closed circle of interior designers and they are as discreet as they are well-known. Their vitality and creative energy come together in the love and respect they have for each other, as they put it themselves: "As two, we are one." This close relationship creates a magical connection in their daily work. We love to bring the story of two people who found each other in love and in their profession and who made this work on a very high level.
Paris is the setting for the start of this design fairy tale. Hélène and Olivier met in the courtyard of the head office of interior designer Andrée Putman in Paris where they both could develop their talents. After a few years, they chose to spread their wings which is when the design world got to know them as HOL, literally 'Hélène et Olivier Lempereur'. Their style is characterized by a duality which complements each other perfectly.
The first spark and intuition comes from Olivier. He thinks of the spaces, designs the volumes and imagines their functions. That's when Hélène's vision joins in. As a stylist and art lover, she brings colour to the designs and gives life to her husband's sketches by selecting the right shades, perfect shapes and the best materials. Together they are one, but their differences are also a strength for their creativity and work. Although they divide their professional activities between Brussels and Paris, they chose to settle privately in Brussels.
Together, Hélène and Olivier Lempereur write a new story for each project. Imagicasa spoke with them about their work and vision
What is the design philosophy of Hélène et Olivier Lempereur (HOL)?
"Chic and luxurious, timeless and personalised. We push hard to imagine and create tailor-made projects. Every project is unique, that's our leitmotiv."
What inspires you the most?
"All the beautiful and good things in life. Authentic values, art, gastronomy, sharing, and passionate and talented people from any field. Talent is a true and often great source of inspiration."
What do you find most challenging about designing? "To imagine and achieve real living spaces for our clients in residential projects. We want to create places that resemble them and where they’ll be able to blossom. This entails an accurate balance between volumes and atmosphere. For institutional clients like restaurants and hotels the approach is more to write a story, as a continuation of the brand’s DNA."We noticed you have an office in Paris and in Belgium, how far does your clientele reach?
"Our clients are international. Through their native country as well as through their – several – places of living. We are happy – and love – to follow them all around the world for fabulous projects."
What do you love most about being an interior designer?
"The first encounter. The talk about dreams that we’ll try to materialize in a close future. Everything is possible here at this point. Let the adventure begin!"
You already conceived various types of projects, from private residences to hotels. What is your favourite project to create?
"We do not have tangible preference regarding the type of project. However, we have a particular affinity with private clientele. We appreciate the close ties established during a mission. Many months of collaboration where the privacy of their homes is unveiled and shared. Their wishes combined with our expertise result in unique and fitting spaces."
What is on your design bucket list?
"We would love to take care of the interior design of a mega yacht. A top-end sail yacht would be the Holy Grail. A subtle blend of two marvellous universes: sea and luxury."
What can we expect from HOL in the future?
"If we have the opportunity – and we are pretty sure we will get it – we intend to surprise and to amaze everyone with more ambitious projects. Remain non-standard and outstanding, beyond trends."
"Their style is characterized by a duality which complements each other perfectly."
The first spark and intuition comes from Olivier. He thinks of the spaces, designs the volumes and imagines their functions. That's when Hélène's vision joins in. As a stylist and art lover, she brings colour to the designs and gives life to her husband's sketches by selecting the right shades, perfect shapes and the best materials. Together they are one, but their differences are also a strength for their creativity and work. Although they divide their professional activities between Brussels and Paris, they chose to settle privately in Brussels.
Together, Hélène and Olivier Lempereur write a new story for each project. Imagicasa spoke with them about their work and vision
What is the design philosophy of Hélène et Olivier Lempereur (HOL)? "Chic and luxurious, timeless and personalised. We push hard to imagine and create tailor-made projects. Every project is unique, that's our leitmotiv."
What inspires you the most?
"All the beautiful and good things in life. Authentic values, art, gastronomy, sharing, and passionate and talented people from any field. Talent is a true and often great source of inspiration."
"Remain non-standard and outstanding, beyond trends."
What do you find most challenging about designing? "To imagine and achieve real living spaces for our clients in residential projects. We want to create places that resemble them and where they’ll be able to blossom. This entails an accurate balance between volumes and atmosphere. For institutional clients like restaurants and hotels the approach is more to write a story, as a continuation of the brand’s DNA."
We noticed you have an office in Paris and in Belgium, how far does your clientele reach?"Our clients are international. Through their native country as well as through their – several – places of living. We are happy – and love – to follow them all around the world for fabulous projects."
What do you love most about being an interior designer?
"The first encounter. The talk about dreams that we’ll try to materialize in a close future. Everything is possible here at this point. Let the adventure begin!"
You already conceived various types of projects, from private residences to hotels. What is your favourite project to create?"We do not have tangible preference regarding the type of project. However, we have a particular affinity with private clientele. We appreciate the close ties established during a mission. Many months of collaboration where the privacy of their homes is unveiled and shared. Their wishes combined with our expertise result in unique and fitting spaces."
What is on your design bucket list?
"We would love to take care of the interior design of a mega yacht. A top-end sail yacht would be the Holy Grail. A subtle blend of two marvellous universes: sea and luxury."
What can we expect from HOL in the future?
"If we have the opportunity – and we are pretty sure we will get it – we intend to surprise and to amaze everyone with more ambitious projects. Remain non-standard and outstanding, beyond trends."
All images courtesy of Hélène & Olivier Lempereur