Emerging Interior Designers You Should Know About
This article honours emerging designers who seek and use uncommon materials and approaches in making interior spaces feel homely and serene.
1. FormaFatal
The eight-member team of architects focus majorly on interior design, architecture, exhibition installation and product design. It is founded by architect Dagmar Stepanova and the studio is based in Praha, Czech Republic.
They create public spaces that make people feel at home and homes that are tailored to clients needs.
2. NC Design & Architecture
Based in Hong Kong, they specialise in hospitability, commercial and residential projects. They also develop projects that reinvent the experience of space through meaningful connections.
They use storytelling as their inspiration and they focus on designs and simplicity in form, materials and sublime details with functionality.
3. Office of Tangible Space
Founded by Kelley Perumbeti and Michael Yarinsky; they create spaces that feel lived in and also strengthen a feeling of comfort and contentment.
Their approach to work is human-centric as they specialize in architecture, interiors, furniture and curation. They also introduce elements of play and engagement through form and texture by using new, unexpected materials and details.
4. Daytrip
Founded by Emily Potter and Iwan Halstead, Daytrip is a London-based design studio that creates space considered recognisable through a strong understanding of existing architecture and contemporary design.
5. Bradley Bowers
Bradley began his eponymous studio and it combines traditional and linear planes. His studio blends advanced technology and cutting-edge design and they bridge the worlds of culture, fashion and furniture.
He also creates wallpapers, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles and lightings as well as installation and interior design.
6. Nate Berkus
Nate lives by these words ‘I believe your home should tell your story. What you love most collected and assembled in one place.’
He began his interior design firm at the age of 24 and has transformed homes around the world through his design work. He began working in design immediately after high school. He has partnered with Target to launch his Target Home collection, a 150-piece line that comprises bedding, bath, accessories, rugs and window treatments.
7. Esoteriko
The Greek word for Esoteriko means inside or within, and this design studio focuses on comfortable, versatile interiors with an emphasis on the interaction of light colour and material.
They strive to elevate each experience with a concise intervention that wonders the sense, evolves businesses and enriches lives.
8. Ante Up
The product and design studio are based in Vienna, Austria. Their works are produced based on eco-design principles, sustainable materials and production methods.
It was founded in 2020 by Hauke Unterburg and Benedikt Stonawski.
9. James Howe
James’ practice is underpinned by the desire to create innovative and beautiful pieces. He’s a minimalist and loves using materials in novel ways and reinventing old crafts. James draws inspiration from nature, man-made objects and city landscapes.
10. Brahman Perera
The inter-disciplinary designer has experience across fashion, lighting, interiors, design and architecture. He established his firm in early 2019 with a succinct interest in transforming hospitality spaces.
11. Neighbourhood Studio
Owned by Lucas Wearne, his Melbourne-based studio works across a variety of materials, styles and techniques.
Lucas is always experimenting with shapes, forms and designs and constantly reinvents his style. He has a background in design and landscape architecture and produces collections of one-off lamps and vessels that are made from Australian natural limestone.
12. Oeuvre Design
Founded by Zainab Akingbehin, Oeuvre Design is based in Lagos and they specialise in providing bespoke interior designs for luxury residential and commercial spaces.
They make emphasis on uniqueness and quality input.
