beauty beyond the surface
Ethical Interior Design
What We Do
Aisthesis Studio helps conscientious brands and consumers invest in luxurious interior experiences that not only transforms their quality of life and benefits their guests but also transforms the way interiors are constructed and furnished to positively impact the people behind the products.
Serving both commercial and residential clients, Aisthesis Studio is a full service interior design studio providing services in both Interior Architecture (renovations and new construction) and Furniture, Fixtures, and Accessories (selection and procurement).
Learn more about our services here.
Why We Do It
The built-environment uses more materials than any other industry. And forced-labor (not to mention unfair and unsafe labor practices) taints the extraction and manufacturing of the most common materials used to construct, renovate, and decorate our buildings. For more information see Design for FREEDOM.
While we believe that life is meant to be beautiful, we also believe that…
Everyone should have the opportunity to earn a living wage,
And we have a responsibility to preserve our planet for future generations.
We can positively impact local economies around the world by supporting ethical sources, thereby increasing the demand, and so improving the lives of underprivileged peoples around the world.
We can change the world yesterday, one person, one purchase, and one project at a time. All we need to do is keep taking the next right step.
Join us!
How We Do It
We begin all of our projects by nurturing a positive, personal, and professional relationship with our clients because through that partnership, we are able to express their story and values with their space.
Then we develop a custom design concept with a unique blend of old and new:
10-60% consists of pre-existing materials like existing or salvaged architectural elements, repurposed materials, and furniture, fixtures, or accessories that have stood the test of time.
40-90% consists of new finishes, fixtures, and furnishings with priority given to sources with labor certifications, local artisans, and countries of origin with better labor laws.
And finally, we are committed to following through on each and every small but significant detail to bring the vision to life and ensure a seamless, luxurious experience.
Next Steps
Interior Design Portfolio
Request a copy of Lydia’s portfolio below.
Lydia Underwood’s Interior Design portfolio (made possible by the support and generosity of LYNE, LLC) beautifully illustrates her range and experience through many of the wonderful projects that she had the privilege of playing an integral part in while at LYNE, LLC. Due to licensing and the ethics of design integrity, you will not find these images on the website or social media, but you can request your copy through this form today.
And if you are ready to see if we would be a good fit for your next project, schedule your free 15 minute discovery call by simply filling out the brief form through the link below or on our contact page today!
We look forward to speaking with you!