Top 5 Interior Designers in the Philippines

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Luxury houses in the Philippines feature a beauty that transcends the local luxury real estate design scene. This is thanks in part to the finest interior designers in the country. Their impeccable taste in design and refined style transform every house into a home. After all, a home isn’t just a living space. Every detail of your luxury house—from paint colors to furniture designs—is a reflection of your personality and lifestyle.

This is why all projects by every interior designer have a common goal: to transform and create spaces that capture that authenticity while incorporating functionality and aesthetics. What follows is a list of the finest interior designers in the Philippines who not only delivered on their promise but also exceeded all expectations through their exemplary design services.

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When it comes to sprucing up or maintaining any corner of your luxury house, you should trust only the best. Thankfully, you do not have to search far and wide to find the right interior designer that will turn your dream interior into reality. Ahead are some of the home-grown talents and best interior designers that are making waves in the local and international interior design world.

  • Beatrice “Bea” Panlilio-Valdes of Beavaldes Design
  • Doris Dy of Design Studio Atelier and AllValue Holdings
  • Tessa Alindogan of A Design
  • Rene Orosa of Rene Orosa Interior Design
  • Mark Steven Perez, JC Arcega, and Vianca Añonuevo-Favila of Empire Designs

Beatrice “Bea” Panlilio-Valdes of Beavaldes Design

Beatrice Panlilio-Valdes of Beavaldes Design is first known for her famed embellished bags line that has been acknowledged by the US magazine Vogue as the “It Bags of the Season.” Growing up in a family that made their name in the jewelry trade for over three generations, Bea’s passion for design was a calling that extended to interior design and furniture design. Her artistry had been tried and tested on the interiors of luxury hotels like Shangri-La Manila and Shangri-La Colombo.

Bea’s eponymous design firm and the Manila-based studio also worked with local artisans. All projects by Bea have the goal of creating spaces that preserve and commemorate the beauty of Philippine craftsmanship around the world.

Doris Dy of Design Studio Atelier and AllValue Holdings

When you think of the finest interior designers in the Philippines, you can’t skip Doris Dy. A licensed interior designer with over two decades of design practice, Doris is a household name for visualizing and designing interior spaces for retail and commercial projects. She started her career as an interior designer through her own interior design studio, Design Studio Atelier. Doris further cultivated her skills and expertise by being the Interior Design Director of the real estate giant Vista Land. There, she handles retail and commercial projects for styling Vista Mall, AllHome, Coffee Project, and other commercial spaces under the Villar Group.

Some of Doris’ recent projects include a long list of high-end clientele inside the exclusive luxury real estate enclave, Crosswinds Tagaytay. These include the Ruined Project and NAPA at Crosswinds.

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Tessa Alindogan of A Design

Tessa Alindogan heads one of the most popular interior design firms in the Philippines: A Design. They cater to a broad range of design services for commercial spaces and residential projects. As a degree holder of architectural design at Inchbald School of Design located in London, Tessa is one of the most famous interior designers in the country. She is known best for styling chic spaces with modern homes.

Her creative flair in interior design reflects her other creative pursuit, which is being an accomplished artist. Tessa is making waves in the art industry with her talent for creating modern abstract paintings made with acrylic on canvas.

Rene Orosa of Rene Orosa Interior Design

Rene Orosa turned his passion for beauty and design into a career in interior design. He is an American-Filipino interior designer, catering to both local and international clientele. Rene’s projects range from decorating high-end residential properties in the Philippines and designing public spaces in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.

In his more than 20 years of experience in interior design, Rene has also worked with various projects around the world, including Vancouver, Japan, and Guam.

Mark Steven Perez, JC Arcega, and Vianca Añonuevo-Favila of Empire Designs

Imagine an interior design studio made by not just one but three of the finest designers in the Philippines. That’s Empire Designs in a nutshell for you. Mark, JC, and Vianca formed their own studio to create exclusively unique and innovative spaces — without sacrificing comfort, beauty, and grandeur. That said, all projects by Empire Designs are best known for their signature interior design style of “understated luxury” or luxury living home design. The design studio transforms each interior space into elegant residential or commercial spaces using both locally sourced, natural materials and imported furniture collections.

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Best Luxury Living Home Design Styles for Your Luxury House

Best Luxury Living Home Design Styles for Your Luxury House 

The interior design of any space has its own unique appeal. After all, interior design is a form of self-expression. And just like any form of art, the interior design comes with various themes and formulas to which you can add your own flavor and personal touch. Here are some of the most popular luxury living home design styles that you can choose from if you need some interior design inspiration for your space.

  • Classic Italian Interior Design
  • Neo-Victorian Interior Design
  • Swiss-Inspired Interior Design

CLASSIC ITALIAN INTERIOR DESIGN 

The interior design of Old World Italian homes exudes elegance, vibrancy, and casual grandeur. Each detail is rich with cultural influences and traditional art. These could be mosaic floors, marble sculptures, or dramatic entryways.

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You can have your own slice of Classic Italy living through Portofino Alabang by Brittany Corporation. This 1,500 private residence is a home for the best Italian-inspired houses in the Philippines. Each house features sophisticated interiors and exteriors that stylishly blend the historical and modern aesthetic of Classic Italy.

NEO-VICTORIAN INTERIOR DESIGN

Every interior designer knows that combining elegance with minimalist interiors makes the perfect Victorian-inspired modern home. Think of intricate home accessories, elements of nature (e.g., natural light), and texture. La Posada is the perfect home to make your Victorian-era living dreams come true. Located inside the master-planned community of Lakefront Sucat, La Posada offers the best high-end property inspired by the interiors of Old America’s mansions.

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SWISS-INSPIRED INTERIOR DESIGN 

If you are a fan of luxurious yet relaxed interiors, then Swiss-inspired interior design will work well for you. It features cool hues, natural finishes, unpainted woods, and a cozy ambiance that complements the dreamy hills of the Swiss Alps. This overall appeal can be seen in the beautiful enclave of Crosswinds Tagaytay. The Swiss-inspired community is where rows of mid-rise chalets stand proudly. As a local embodiment of luxurious Alpine living, Crosswinds Tagaytay also offers stunning views that overlook the beautiful slopes of Tagaytay.

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