The Living Layers

We believe it’s not just about optimising and curating spaces – it’s about designing how you live in them.

Interior design doesn’t stop at layout, palette, or furniture. It extends into the layers – the subtle, often-overlooked details that quietly shape how a space feels, functions, and flows. These are what we call lifestyle layers – and when done well, they’re seamless, deliberate, and deeply reflective of the client.

It’s not about filling a space – it’s about asking the right questions:

What is it? Where should it go? And why does it matter?

This thinking runs through every layer of what we do – from large layout decisions to the smallest lifestyle details.

We think about the end at the very beginning.

Take magazines.

They’re not just reading material – they’re visual cues. A stack of carefully selected contemporary titles in a modern interior reinforces the design language. The tone, the colours, the feel of the paper – they all play a part. We think about how they sit together, how they sit in the space, and whether they enhance the mood we’ve created.

Or a flower arrangement. We look at structure, stem length, vessel shape, and colour palette – always in relation to the space it’s in. A bold, sculptural stem in a sleek, tonal interior? Perfect. A soft pastel bloom in a sharp monochrome setting? Not quite right. Placement matters too – it needs to feel effortless, never forced.

Fruit bowls are another layer that seems simple but requires thought. Fruit brings life and colour – but only when it’s used with intent. It should pop where appropriate or tone in when needed. A bowl of green apples on a cool, white marble counter? Sharp and fresh. But the same bowl on warm timber might feel off. It’s about relevance – to the space, the person living through within space and the atmosphere.

These layers might seem small – but collectively, they’re what give a space its flow, tone, and personality.

They are the lifestyle layers that bridge the gap between design and daily living.

Our role isn’t just to choose – it’s to consider.

To look at every item and ask:

– What is this for?

– Where does it live?

– Why does it matter?

When every answer has intention behind it, the result is a space that feels curated, connected, and quietly remarkable.

Because true luxury isn’t just found in what you see – it’s found in what’s been considered.

.📸 Iittala