The A.R.P. Studio Approach
We are an interior design studio, focused on neurodivergent-friendly design, sustainable practices, and thoughtful creative homes.
Functionality First
Your home should work for you, not the other way around. From clever layouts to maximising storage, A.R.P. Studio creates spaces that help your daily life flow smoothly. Nowadays, our need to declutter is imperative. With so many stimuli in our everyday lives, it’s important that our homes are clutter-free — both physically and visually.
This doesn’t mean you must choose a minimalist aesthetic. But the way your home and your belongings are laid out should help you manage your home seamlessly, so you can spend more time enjoying it than working on it.
I’ll spend a considerable amount of time analysing your needs (based on your habits, challenges, and passions), mapping your daily routines (how you move around the house, where you spend your time and why), and designing flow, functionality and storage — customised down to the last detail.
Neurodivergent-Friendly Design
A.R.P. Studio focuses on the sensory needs of each individual client. Whether zoning spaces for specific tasks, or incorporating textures and colours that calm and support focus, we make sure your home is a sanctuary, not a stressor.
We create spaces that soothe the sensory overwhelm so many of us experience in modern life. This approach is especially supportive for neurodivergent individuals — but truly, anyone can benefit from a home that allows you to land, rest, and reset.
While trends lean towards open-plan living that tries to do everything at once, we often favour more intimate zones — spaces with a clear sense of purpose, a feeling of cocooning, or quiet disconnection.
How? By zoning your space with intention. Especially in smaller homes, when boundaries blur and the mind can feel cluttered. We help you bring balance back — so your home supports the way you want to live.
Sustainability & Craftsmanship
Beautiful design doesn’t have to harm the planet. A.R.P. Studio uses sustainable materials by default, and believes in quality craftsmanship that lasts — from hand-selected textiles to up-cycled furnitures that bring new life to your space.
Our founder, Chiara, spent years working in sustainability, and before that, in social entrepreneurship — so you can trust that this is at the heart of everything A.R.P Studio does.
- Reuse — We always begin by reusing what you already own. I’ll find crafty ways to breathe new life into old pieces — which also happens to save you money.
- Circular Thinking — We’ll always try to source second-hand before buying new.
- Vintage — A good home has pieces with stories. We love integrating vintage for warmth, soul and character.