Interior Designer
whose journey began long before it became a profession
I grew up in the Soviet Union, in a world that shaped my perspective in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time. Like many families, we lived in small two‑bedroom apartments, and even as a child I felt compelled to transform those tight spaces into something warm and comforting. I didn’t know it then, but I was already staging interiors — rearranging, refining, and creating beauty with whatever I could find.
Stores often had empty shelves, so I learned to be resourceful. I crafted décor from nature, repurposed old items from my father’s closet, and discovered that creativity wasn’t about having endless options — it was about imagination. DIY became second nature to me, something that still runs through my veins today.
Lillian Derevitsky
My love for art and design grew in my grandparents’ library, where I spent hours reading about artists, architecture, and interiors. Although international travel was limited, I explored the vast landscapes of the Soviet Union with my parents. Each place left an imprint: the historic charm of Georgia, the romantic shores of Odessa, the European elegance of the Baltic Republics, and the cultural richness of Armenia. These experiences shaped my eye for architecture, history, and style.
Museums, galleries, old mansions, and palaces fueled my fascination with traditional, intelligent, and sophisticated interiors. While I admired these spaces, I always felt a pull to create something uniquely my own. Finding my voice wasn’t easy — I hesitated to share my ideas at first — but once I let go of the fear of failure, everything changed. I committed fully to interior design, and I’ve never looked back.
Today, my design approach is rooted in curiosity. I ask clients unconventional questions that help them articulate not just how they want their homes to look, but how they want them to feel. I believe a home should support your emotions, your routines, and your dreams.
My work isn’t only about creating beautiful spaces. It’s about crafting environments that bring joy, comfort, and confidence — places where people can feel completely themselves. My mission is to design homes that feel beautifully lived‑in, deeply comforting, and thoughtfully tailored to the people who call them theirs