Somnia
Japanese Interior Design Specialist
Reimagining Traditional Japanese Spaces for Modern Living
An inspirational Japanese interior designer specialising in the renovation and transformation of traditional, compact Japanese spaces.
With a deep appreciation for Japanese heritage, craftsmanship, natural materials, and the beauty of simplicity, the designer creates interiors that respect the character of old buildings while adapting them to contemporary lifestyles.
Areas of Specialisation
Traditional Japanese Houses & Old Properties
Sensitive renovation of traditional Japanese homes, preserving original architectural elements, materials, and atmosphere while introducing modern comfort and functionality.
Small-Space Efficiency
Creative solutions for compact homes and commercial spaces, making every square metre purposeful. Through thoughtful planning, multifunctional furniture, smart storage, and careful spatial composition, small spaces can feel open, calm, and highly functional.
Residential & Commercial Interiors
Designing distinctive spaces for homes, cafés, shops, hospitality, studios, and other commercial environments, balancing practicality with a strong sense of Japanese identity.
Countryside & Second Houses
Transforming rural properties, traditional wooden houses, and countryside second homes into welcoming retreats that connect architecture with nature and the surrounding landscape.
Design Philosophy
The approach is rooted in the Japanese principles of simplicity, harmony, proportion, craftsmanship, and connection with nature.
Rather than replacing the old with the new, the design seeks to discover the hidden beauty within existing spaces — preserving what is valuable, removing what is unnecessary, and adding only what is needed.
The result is an interior that feels authentic, warm, timeless, and beautifully efficient.
“Small spaces can hold great possibilities when every element has a purpose.”
From Old to New
Respect the past.
Understand the space.
Enhance what already exists.
Create a new way of living.
A thoughtful balance between Japanese tradition and contemporary life, where even the smallest or oldest space can become something extraordinary.
Our approch
An experienced Japanese interior designer, coordinator, and spatial planner, specialising in the transformation of traditional and compact spaces into refined, highly functional environments.
With extensive experience working in Japan and Europe, the designer brings together the quiet sophistication of Japanese aesthetics with European design sensibility, contemporary living, and practical project coordination.
The approach is deeply personal: listening carefully to each client, understanding how they live, and translating their vision into a space that feels both beautiful and genuinely their own.
Japanese Sensibility, European Perspective
The design philosophy combines the Japanese appreciation of simplicity, balance, natural materials, craftsmanship, and space with the openness, practicality, and contemporary sophistication gained through experience in Europe.
Rather than imposing a style, every project begins with listening.
The objective is not simply to create an attractive interior, but to understand the client's lifestyle, priorities, personality, and aspirations — and create a space that feels natural, timeless, and deeply personal.
Luxury is not about excess.
It is about thoughtfulness, quality, proportion, and detail.
A Personal Touch from Concept to Completion
Clients benefit from a personal, attentive, and highly responsive service, with communication available in both Japanese and English.
From the first conversation through planning, design development, coordination, and renovation, the designer remains closely involved, creating continuity and confidence throughout the project.
Every detail is considered — from the overall spatial concept to materials, colours, lighting, furniture, finishes, and practical execution.
One-to-one communication.
Careful listening.
Clear coordination.
Thoughtful design.
Personal attention.
Design & Technical Expertise
Combining creative design thinking with strong technical capabilities, the service includes:
• Interior design & styling
• Space planning & renovation planning
• Interior coordination
• Home/Room renovation
• Small-space optimisation
• Residential & commercial design
• Furniture and material coordination
• 2D planning and technical drawings
• AutoCAD 2D
• 3D modelling and visualisation
• CG / presentation imagery
• Project coordination and design development
This combination of creative vision, Japanese craftsmanship awareness, European experience, and technical knowledge allows ideas to move confidently from concept to a realistic and buildable design.
The Art of Living
Every project begins with a simple question:
How can this space become more beautiful, more functional, and more meaningful to the people who use it?
Whether it is a centuries-old Japanese wooden house, a compact city apartment, a refined commercial space, or a countryside second home, the answer lies in understanding the space — and seeing its possibilities.
Preserve what is beautiful.
Simplify what is unnecessary.
Enhance what matters.
Create something timeless.
Japanese craftsmanship.
European experience.
Personal service.
Thoughtful transformation.
