A Wonderful Life
By crafting calming spaces that help boost your well-being, Design Intervention creates inspiring abodes their owners are proud to call home
Having a personalised haven to retreat to after a busy work day is certainly the goal of any homeowner embarking on a major renovation. Creating an interior tailored to your lifestyle and needs requires considerable skill and creative expertise—a feat that multi-award-winning practice Design Intervention has achieved time and time again.
“A beautiful life begins at home,” says Nikki Hunt, principal of the firm. “We believe in the power of design to make people happy and improve their health. Just like nutrition and exercise, the right design can improve our well-being. And the most important place to start is in your own home!”
CO-CEO Andrea Savage agrees. “The Design Intervention philosophy is that your home should be your ultimate energy source, your personal retreat, a place to recharge, restore and refuel—a place where you can be yourself and feel totally at ease,” she says. “Our mission is to harness the power of design for happier homes and healthier lives.”
SOCIAL SCENE
Among the most important spaces is the dining room—the heart of the home, where family and friends gather for festive moments and special occasions. “Whether it is for Christmas dinner, birthday celebrations or a cosy family meal, being seated with loved ones around a dining table often forms our most cherished memories,” says Hunt.
“As the setting for so many special moments, the design of the dining room is key to cultivating the optimal environment.”
Savage agrees: “A well-designed dining room will stimulate and encourage lively conversation. It can embolden us and inspire us to be more animated, even romantic.”
A bar area can similarly serve as the focal point of a house, particularly for owners with a prized collection of wines and liquors; it also provides extra incentive to switch off and relax after a busy day working from home. “Creating spaces to unwind and enjoy time with loved ones has never been more important, whether it’s a home bar, a comfy reading corner, or a peaceful spot to wind down at the end of the day,” says Savage.
RESTFUL RETREATS
Another significant space is the bedroom; after all, we spend nearly a third of our day in slumber. “Our bedroom is our very own personal space,” says Savage. “It is our private sanctuary—where we shut the door at the end of a long day, where we come to refresh, recharge and rejuvenate—ready to tackle the world again the next day.”
Pinpointing the “feel good” elements is crucial to creating a dream bedroom. “Identifying the look that makes you feel good is the vital first step,” says Hunt. “Once that is done, you can select the elements that help you craft the room to achieve the atmosphere that works best for your style.”
More homeowners are also paying attention to the design of their bathrooms to ensure that these spaces look as good as the rest of their abode. Having clinched the Best Bathroom accolade at the Asia Pacific Property Awards in 2021, 2020 and 2018, the firm knows more than a thing or two about creating stylish bathrooms.
“We believe that bathrooms should be rejuvenating, sensory environments,” says Hunt. “A bathroom that encourages you to unwind and forget the trials of the day will lower your metabolic rate and boost your immune system.”
Ultimately, the dynamic duo believe in crafting spaces that bring joy and delight. “Our greatest achievement will always be the creation of environments that put a smile on the faces of our clients,” they declare.