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Soulful Interiors

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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I founded Soulful Interiors after moving from my home town, Hong Kong to Edinburgh. I’ve discovered my passion in interior design and styling when I worked for Ellermann Interiors, where I gained valuable experience working on international interior styling projects ranging from international chained hotels, commercial showroom to residential projects.

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As said previously, each client's needs are unique so the interior design process varies accordingly. I usually start by a friendly, no obligatory consultation with potential clients at an agreed location (usually where the interior design is going to take place) where I take the time to understand his/her needs, visions, interests, the feeling she wants to project, how they want to feel in the space.

A lot of the time clients only have a vague idea of what they are looking for and it's through the initial discussion that I come to understand their desire for the space. Employing my unique way of consultation, usually I've a solid understanding of the clients' vision by the end of the session.

Once the service fee is agreed, a mood board (colour, material choice, furniture) will be created and a discussion with the client follows (on site or off site). At this point I always ask clients to visualise them being in the space with the proposed furniture/ colour - it's of utter importance to me that they envision a sense of joy. When the moodboard and design direction is agreed, I'll begin project manage.

Some clients decided not to do minor upgrade to their space because the project management side is stressful, but I'm here to take this part away from you! I'll come back with a precise quotation where we'll discuss. Afterwards I'll project manage the process, making it as painless for you as possible!

What I want to emphasis is that I'm supporting the client to achieve the space that they desire - and I frequently communicate to ensure the end goal is achieved.

Instilling a sense of comfort is central to my belief, hence I always make sure some interiors accessories are added to the space to create coziness and enhance the client's connection to the space. I always go above and beyond to make this happen.

Like I said earlier, to meet the client's needs is my top priority and I always make sure the interior design process is adaptative and flexible enough to make that happen :)

My top priority is to create interiors that meet clients' needs so I wouldn't enforce a particular style to a space. It's also my ethos to give a sense of place in every single environment. It's vital for the space to connect with its own surroundings (would you place a Thai decoration into a Victorian home for example?) Therefore I'd say my style varies - depending on the space, and clients. I find that each individual is so different and very rarely clients would go for one style only. It's usually a mixture of elements from different styles. With my experience and background working for very distinct interiors, I feel that I can cater to individuals who'd like to combine interesting features of different periods/styles.

Personally, I am always inspired by different culture, historical periods, so you can see a mix of various elements at my home. There might be a very Japanese-inspired kintsugi placed next to a mid-century style chair - I like to find the perfect balance point where different elements work together

I like how I discover more about people, our environment, our needs every time when I'm in a new project. Each time when I meet a new client I discover something I don't know before. I enjoy the interaction, exchange of ideas which inspires me to put together a design. As humans we are all interconnected but modern developments have sometimes put us further away from each other. The design process helps to rebuild the connection between people, and it's also a time where you slow down and discover something about yourself.

I love to discover that - and help my clients to discover more about themselves - and to create a space where they say "I feel so at ease and inspired"

It's always been my dream to start my own business because I love to put my ideas into action. When I was employed, you don't always get to realise your ideas. My core belief is to reconnect people with the space so I give meticulous attention to every single detail (even the position of your soap dish!). This takes time and effort so it might not be some owners' visions. After a few years in the industry, I'm finally taking a leap of faith to start my own business!

The core of my practice is to reconnect human with the space. I take the time to understand what clients need and want when I'm curating the interiors. I always go the extra mile to take care of their experience in the home - I look from different perspectives; from
- comfort level (do they feel at home? is it comfortable for them to sit on?
- physical requirement (is it safe for children with this setting? Would it be convenient for clients to bring food from kitchen to the lounge? how about when they come home from supermarket? Where do they put the bag?)
- Sensual & Spiritual level (Does this bedding spark comfort and joy? Do the accessories inspire?)

If it's a residential interiors, I create timeless interiors that always inspire. If it's a home staging project, I help to bring furniture and accessories which give an imagination of life.

What sets me apart is my upbringing exposing to western and eastern influence. The two have very different approaches to interiors and human living and I am fascinated by that! I excel at combining east & west philosophies and ways of living to a space.

On the practical side, I have experience curating interior styling for hotels and showrooms where I was responsible for both the creative part and the project management part. Keeping time and budget in mind at all times, I always make sure the project is delivered in a timely manner in the most cost-efficient way.

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