Stylized Refresh with Customized Flair

Apt Exquisita was conceived as a personal reset, a chance for the client to align her living environment with a new phase of life. Sanjana, an art collector and close friend, wanted her home to reflect not only where she had been but where she was going. The apartment’s architectural shell remained untouched, allowing Studio SuCo to focus entirely on interiors—layering intention, texture, and restraint into spaces that would both showcase her art and nurture her growth.

Location

Dubai Marina

Project Type

Interior refresh with styling and select custom pieces

Client

Private Client

The design embraced a monochromatic palette that created a calm and cohesive backdrop, allowing her diverse art collection to command attention without competing elements. We introduced a blend of accessible upgrades and carefully chosen investments: custom joinery, artisanal accessories, and handcrafted ceramics from a local maker. Styling leaned heavily on her existing objects, books, mementos, and decor, reorganized and layered in a way that felt collected rather than staged. The result is an apartment that is serene yet expressive, restrained yet deeply personal.

Designer's Note

This project was less about decoration and more about creating an anchor for the client's evolving story. She wanted a space that felt both grounding and aspirational, one that reflected her artistic sensibilities while offering room to grow. We designed around her collection and her energy, ensuring that every addition had a purpose. Nothing was placed without intention, and nothing was superfluous. The result carries a quiet confidence, a clarity that resonates with her journey. When the client later shared her personal milestones shortly after the project's completion, it felt like her home had been the right canvas for her transformation.

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Client Testimonial

“Carrie is the consummate professional. Every piece she recommended was exceptional, and every vendor she brought on was a pleasure to work with. I absolutely adore my new space. Working with Carrie was so inspiring I’m tempted to move just so we can do it all over again!”

Sanjana Gandhi

Apt Exquisita

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