Interior designer Suraya Yeop Jr on creating meaningful and purposeful spaces

By NASA MARIA ENTABAN

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Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021
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Interior designer Suraya Yeop Jr.'s design philosophy is to create meaningful and purposeful spaces that tell a story. — Photos: SYJ Interior & Design

Suraya Yeop Jr has always had a keen interest in interiors.

As a child, the founder of SYJ Interior & Design would rearrange her parents’ furniture and redecorate her home, continuing to explore and nurture her interest in design as she moved from one rented apartment to another as a college student and when she started working.

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Interior designer Suraya Yeop Jr.'s design philosophy is to create meaningful and purposeful spaces that tell a story. — Photos: SYJ Interior & Design

Suraya stands in front of a beautiful mural in a client’s home, created by her team.

When the opportunity came, Suraya jumped at the chance to create a bold space such as this one.

Suraya’s design philosophy is to create meaningful and purposeful spaces that tell a story.

Suraya says it’s always possible to meet clients somewhere in the middle on ideas.

Her inspiration can come from interesting spaces, design magazines or Instagram.

Keeping it simple for walls with beautiful panels or a cluster of frames.

During the pandemic, Suraya discovered that people began feeling the need to upgrade their homes.

A creative space in Suraya’s home featuring a mirror she picked up on one of her travels.

A beautiful space in one of Suraya’s client’s home.

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Interior designer Suraya Yeop Jr on creating meaningful and purposeful spaces