Elicyon Has Docked In Monaco

Refinement meets rhythm along the cliffs of Monaco, where Riviera light casts a distinct character over an architectural and enduring landscape. Elicyon is a London-based design studio specialising in interior design, architecture and project management; a multidisciplinary blend showcased in our latest European project found in the heart of Monaco. The aim for this sea view apartment was to design beyond aesthetics, creating refined interiors rooted in context and guided by lived experience.

A Residence Shaped By The Riviera

Monaco is defined by its global reputation as a setting of confident luxury. Nestled along the Côte d’Azur, Monaco is renowned for its panoramic views of the Mediterranean, its distinctive skyline and a lifestyle shaped by both heritage and modernity. This sovereign city state hosts world class moments such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show, yet beyond the spectacle it offers a rhythm of living that is both elevated and timeless. With its unique position between sea and sky, Riviera living embodies an unparalleled sense of sophistication and prestige that continues to draw an international audience.

THE BUILDING FACADE AND THE JOINERY IT INSPIRED

The Monaco Retreat’s interiors were imagined as an extension of their setting, where the building’s architecture, the rhythm of the sea and the yachting culture all blend to inform a palette of fluid forms, tactile materials and refined detailing.

Inspired by the building’s sculptural form, Elicyon introduced a language of fluid lines to soften and layer the interior. A bespoke rug unfurls across the floor of the main reception, its curved form guiding the eye through the room while easing the geometry of the marble beneath. More than a decorative layer, the rug speaks in quiet dialogue with the bespoke joinery that traces the perimeter of the room. Crafted externally and installed on site, the joinery was particularly selected to achieve the flowing curves, then finished with plasterwork applied in situ.

Blurring the line between structure and design, the joinery forms walls that flow with the same ease as the Riviera itself. Their curves recall the precision of yacht interiors and sit naturally within Monaco’s context.

HOLLY BEAZLEY | CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT ELICYON

Not only was this luxury apartment shaped by its architectural setting, but also by the rhythm of the sea beyond. The architectural influence led to a design that prioritised fluid curves throughout, a language that continues in the choice of materials. Surfaces were selected to echo the fluidity of the coastal landscape, with soft veining in marble and stone recalling the movement of water, while high-gloss finishes catch the light much like the Mediterranean itself. Textiles in muted, tonal layers bring a sense of calm, their subtle shifts in texture designed to mirror the changing hues of sea and sky. Together, these elements create an interior that feels intrinsically bound to its horizon, enhancing the views rather than competing with them, and allowing the home to flow in quiet dialogue with its setting.

Behind The Design with Our Creative Director

For Holly Beazley, Elicyon’s Creative Director, the Monaco Retreat design began with one defining element: the view. Framing that view became a guiding principle, informing both the layout and every material choice. Calm interiors were layered with a palette drawn from the surrounding landscape, designed to feel fluid and natural, as if part of the coastline itself.

EVENING LIGHT ACROSS THE WATER

Two Places, One Rhythm

Some of Elicyon’s most meaningful projects grow out of long-standing relationships. The Monaco Retreat is one such story, created for a returning client. When invited to shape their residence in Monte Carlo, the brief was as much about continuity as it was about change. The apartment needed to feel familiar, carrying echoes of their previously designed Elicyon home, yet equally it had to speak to its coastal setting and the rhythm of the Riviera.

The connection between the two properties is subtle yet unmistakable. Both living rooms are anchored by generous sofas layered with tonal cushions, inviting ease and conversation. Each explores symmetry and balance, with palettes rooted in warm neutrals and heightened by texture. In London, this language plays out through a classical frame of columns and architectural detailing, while in Monaco it finds expression in soft curves, sculpted joinery and a palette inspired by sea and sky.

The result is not repetition, but resonance. Two homes that respond to their own contexts yet feel intrinsically linked; a thread of familiarity running between them, shaping a sense of belonging wherever the client happens to be.

TWO RESIDENCES DESIGNED FOR A RETURNING CLIENT

Creating Conversation For Our Monaco Moment

Not only does the Monaco Retreat speak to Elicyon’s evolving international story, but it also marks a new approach to how we announce exciting projects. This launch included a curated takeover across our channels, designed to share the story of the retreat in a more immersive way.

We chose to align the project reveal with Monaco Yacht Week, one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. The city comes alive during this time, with an international audience gathered to celebrate craftsmanship, innovation and lifestyle on the Riviera. It was within this atmosphere that the Monaco Retreat was first shared, featured in both Monaco Life and Boat International. By unveiling the retreat within this cultural moment, the project was introduced against a backdrop of global attention, reinforcing its connection to Monaco’s rhythm and amplifying its resonance with a wider audience.

The project launch continued with a film created as the studio’s introduction to Elicyon’s presence in Monaco. This film was created using AI software that generates imagery through text-based prompts. Rather than revealing the apartment itself, the video was designed to raise awareness and build intrigue around Elicyon’s presence in Monaco. Branding played an essential role, ensuring that even without showing the interiors, the piece felt distinctly Elicyon. As a visual signature for this Monaco moment, Elicyon created a custom blue and white fabric, a pattern drawn from the sinuous rhythms of the coastline. Designed by Creative Director Holly Beazley, it echoes the movement of water, layered with Riviera tones and anchored in the unmistakable Elicyon blue. Framed by our brand identity, the film introduced the retreat as part of a wider story about Riviera living and Elicyon’s evolving international reach.

Following the launch film, another series of conceptual AI films were released to further enhance the narrative of the Monaco Retreat. Rather than revealing the interiors directly, these visual moments placed elements of the apartment within the landscape that inspired them. The terrace furniture, for instance, was reimagined on the rocky coastline of Monaco, momentarily unmoored yet deeply at home in its setting. By staging the furniture against this backdrop, the film celebrates the dialogue between the interior and its setting, reminding us that design is not conceived in isolation, but in rhythm with its surroundings.

The way the retreat was shared with the world mirrors the philosophy behind its design. The Monaco Retreat is more than a residence. It is a chapter in Elicyon’s international journey, a testament to how design can interpret setting, create connection and quietly shape the way we live.

Emma Weaver, Elicyon's Marketing Manager explores how “Elicyon takes on a curated number of projects each year, ensuring that every one is a genuine reflection of our values and creative direction. The Monaco Retreat was an opportunity to share the Elicyon story in a way that felt authentic, considered and distinctively ours, both in design and branding.”

If you’re planning a project in Europe and are interested in working with Elicyon, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about our studio and approach, visit our Studio page. For specific project enquiries, we invite you to contact our Client Relationships Director, Tess Cavendish, directly at tcavendish@elicyon.com.