about sci
At SCI, every project starts with listening. We uncover how you (want to) live — or how your guests should feel — and translate that into interiors that are personal, purposeful, and quietly luxurious.
From private homes to boutique hospitality, every space we create is rooted in story.
Never a Formula
about our amazing clients
A journey shaped by people,
places, and purpose.
SCI was founded with a vision: to create beautiful interiors rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and human connection.
Our founder’s path spans luxury fashion and global design
— from San Francisco to Tokyo, Paris, and the Swiss Alps — including leading a prominent high-end furniture and interiors studio in San Francisco, California. This international perspective now underpins a studio defined by quiet luxury and considered detail.
Launched as a solo practice, SCI quickly gained recognition for its deeply personal, client-focused approach — earning multiple Global Client Service awards and a place in Homes & Gardens’ Next in Design 2025, spotlighting 25 visionary British designers shaping the future of interiors.
How we began
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"Susan works with quite paired back palettes, but there is a real warmth that shines through."
02. spa sanctuary
Autumn pinboard
03. town & country
01. wellness
Where Details Are Everything
For Quietly Luxurious Interiors
Visual & Spatial Storytelling
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susan chesney interiors at a Glance
SCI is founded as a solo venture — quickly gaining recognition and earning Global Client Service awards in consecutive years.
2021
After nearly 7 years in Tokyo, our Creative Director settled in London — bringing with her a global perspective and a deeply rooted appreciation for refined, culturally layered design.
2012
Before founding SCI, our Creative Director transitioned from a career in luxury fashion with Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton - to lead a prominent furniture and design studio in San Francisco.
2006
Already practicing design, our founder completed post-graduate studies at Chelsea College of Arts to refresh her industry training, keeping her design approach sharp, relevant, and inspired.
2022
The Studio closes it's chapter in Wandsworth Town and relocates to the iconic design district at Chelsea Harbour
2026
SCI was named to Homes & Gardens’ Next in Design 2025 — recognising 25 visionary British designers shaping the future of interiors.
2025
The studio takes on international projects in Switzerland and France.