Modern Living by Stéphanie Coutas

​A devotee to craftsmanship and savoir-faire, the French interior designer, Stéphanie Coutas designs plush and modern spaces, mixing art de vivre with culture. Stéphanie Coutas subtly fuses her love of romanticism with beautiful workmanship to create neoclassical and contemporary interiors. Brought up in Asia and having spent most of her childhood abroad, Stéphanie Coutas’ experience of diverse cultures influenced her style and career which later translated into a passion for beautiful homes and interiors. She began her professional life in fashion before opening her interior design agency, SC Editions, where she works with a team of architects, decorators and designers on private homes, hotels and yachts in France and abroad.

​What does "Made in Italy" mean to you?

Italy has a fantastic history of craftsmanship for me, I Think of Venice and it’s Murano glass, always amazing and a permanent source and Fornassetti’s wonderful designs.

Who/what has inspired the most your work and style?

My inspiration can come from looking at Mother Nature or from the motif of an ancient silk sari, as well as a cabinet design from the 1940’s. Inspiration is everywhere always, this is why creation is so rewarding.

Describe your design approach and philosophy.

I think my work comprises a combination of my traditional upbringing and mytravelling childhood, discovering different countries and cultures. The result is quite aformal style, mixed with a strong taste for unexpected emotions! So, my work is ablend of all of these elements. Ultimately, I like an eye-catching effect: when youenter a room, one thing has to catch the eye and the rest must be subtle and chic. Resultantly, our work strikes a good balance between the owner’s personality, oursophistication and a touch of the daring.

What is your idea of the ‘ultimate luxury”?

Ultimate luxury is peaceful elegant and cheerful home where good energy and sun is surrounding hosts