Batten Court founder Elizabeth Valkovics weighs in on the end of single-purpose rooms and the rise of "color-drenching" for a more immersive, personal home.

In this curated feature for Commercial Interior Design, Elizabeth Valkovics selects five objects that define her current aesthetic—from the urban delicacy of Radomonte brassware to the narrative depth of Moooi rugs. "The best designs," she notes, "are looking at things in a different way."

Dubai based, Love That Design sits down with Batten Court founder Elizabeth Valkovics to discuss her design philosophy, global influences, and the future of wellness in interior architecture.

Speaking at the 2017 designMENA Summit, Elizabeth Valkovics joined industry leaders to redefine "Value Engineering." In a market often focused on cost-cutting, she argued that true value is defined by the user's experience—not just the bottom line. "There is not enough chat about what is the value experience for the end user," she told the panel.