Finchatton announces the appointment of Saskia Blyth

Finchatton, the international luxury design and development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Saskia Blyth as Design Director. Saskia joins Finchatton from David Collins where she was Senior Interior Designer.

To date Saskia has worked on high-end residential and commercial projects in the UK and abroad. She was responsible for the concept of some of the most prestigious hotels in London and Europe, and the complete refurbishment of a 65m private sailing yacht based in Palma, Mallorca. Residential experience includes a private Hampstead home, new chalets in Courcheval France and a bespoke home in The Boltons, London SW3.

British-born but brought up and educated in Vienna, Austria with a Masters in Interior Design from Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy, Saskia has specialized in cabinet making and timber technology, so is suited to Finchatton’s made-to-measure approach. Saskia brings to Finchatton her international and refined expertise, and an elegant and eclectic style. She draws design stimulation from across Europe and Africa citing the antique shops of Paris, souks of Cairo and bazaars of Istanbul as recent places of inspiration.

Saskia Blyth comments: “I am delighted to be working at Finchatton alongside Alex Michelin and Andrew Dunn. The team is highly creative and inspiring and I am enjoying being part of the company as it expands. I very much admire the Finchatton style. I have hugely enjoyed my previous roles where I have been lucky to work alongside inspirational and talented individuals and which has prepared me for this challenge.”

Alex Michelin, Director of Finchatton comments, “Saskia is an inspiring and widely talented interior designer. We are thrilled she has joined us as Design Director as Finchatton continues to grow. 2010 is a hugely exciting year for Finchatton. We are working on several high profile developments of our own as well as numerous private commissions on which Saskia will be able to stamp her own mark and we look forward to seeing the projects unfold as the year develops.”

Founded in 2001 by Alex Michelin and Andrew Dunn, Finchatton is a property design company which specialises in creating unique residences in the finest addresses in the world. After eight years, the company has completed 57 projects with a sales value of £86m. The company’s unique focus is its ability to provide the highest quality yet discreet product to a highly astute and discerning international audience. Finchatton also offers project management which includes construction, interior architecture and interior design.