Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. give us a glimpse of this year’s VIP Lounge at Decorex

This October, Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. will unveil Palomino – a serene, immersive space that quietly celebrates the magic of performance, storytelling and craft – at Decorex 2025. Unlike previous years, this year’s VIP Lounge unfolds across five distinctive rooms, each evoking a different moment: the hush before a performance, the intimacy of a backstage dressing room, the golden haze of a spotlight. Layered materials, hand-finished details and a rich, theatrical palette invite guests into an experience that feels both luxurious and transportive.

Image credit: Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co.

Rooted in the remarkable performance history of Olympia London, Palomino nods to the Paris Hippodrome and the legacy of Bertram Mills, the impresario who revived the circus in England with shows that were refined yet full of wonder. That blend of sophistication and spectacle shapes every detail of Palomino.

Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. is collaborating with exceptional ateliers and master makers from the UK, France, Italy and beyond. From bespoke furniture to hand-finished wall art, rich textiles and curated lighting, every detail has been crafted to tell a layered story of materiality and imagination – as captured in the illustration below, drawn by Timna Woollard Studio. This year’s lounge will be an ambitious yet true showcase of extraordinary talent and timeless craft, drawn from across Europe and the UK.

Image credit: Timna Woollard

Speaking to Decorex about the design concept, Tolu Adẹ̀kọ́ said: “We wanted to create something timeless and transportive – a space that feels like a rediscovered salon, rich with stories. While researching the Olympia’s origins, we came across an extraordinary detail: one of its earliest spectacles was the Paris Hippodrome, featuring equestrian displays, high wire acts and acrobats. That theatrical spirit lit a spark.”

“The palette is textural, refined and immersive. We’ve used embossed leather, natural stone, verre églomisé, jacquards, straw marquetry, hand-cast metal, antiqued mirror and specialist paint techniques. These materials speak quietly but powerfully – they tell the story through their touch and tone.”

“The space is rich with bespoke furniture and materials. Bespoke lighting has been carefully curated with pieces by Porta Romana and Vaughan, among others. Every partner adds a distinct layer of narrative – it’s this collective storytelling that transforms a room into an immersive experience.”

Celebrating Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co.’s 10-year milestone, Palomino is a love letter to performance. A salon of stories. A space for stillness and wonder – and we can’t wait to see it in all its glory in October.

Main image credit: Timna Woollard