The Next Generation: 10 Interior Designers You’ll Hear Everywhere
Luxury interior design is entering a new era, shaped by designers who approach interiors as an expression of identity, culture and craftsmanship. Moving beyond the established codes of traditional grandeur, a younger generation is redefining the world’s most exclusive residences, boutique hotels, private members’ clubs and destination restaurants. Their work draws on everything from historical architecture and collectible design to contemporary art, cinematic references and artisanal techniques. For these designers, luxury is not simply about creating beautiful spaces. It is about building an atmosphere that feels entirely its own. These are ten interior designers bringing a fresh perspective to the world of ultra-luxury interiors.
#1 Hugo Toro
Few emerging designers move as effortlessly between architecture, interior design and artistic expression as Hugo Toro. The French-Mexican architect has developed a distinctive visual language that combines historical references, sculptural furniture, rich materials and carefully orchestrated lighting. His portfolio spans luxury hospitality, private residences and destination restaurants, including the interiors of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome. Rather than imposing a signature aesthetic on every project, Toro responds to the history and character of each setting, creating interiors where contemporary sophistication meets a sense of permanence. His ability to balance theatricality with intimacy positions him among the designers shaping the next chapter of international luxury hospitality.
#2 Fabrizio Casiraghi
Fabrizio Casiraghi has become a distinctive voice in European luxury interiors, bringing an Italian sensibility to projects across Paris, London and other international destinations. His work combines vintage furniture, historical references, expressive colours and unexpected material contrasts, creating environments that feel collected rather than conventionally decorated. From the Grand Hotel Bellevue in London to the Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs in Paris, Casiraghi demonstrates an ability to make hospitality spaces feel like private worlds, each with its own personality. His interiors are sophisticated without being predictable, drawing on the past while embracing a more adventurous interpretation of contemporary luxury.
#3 Humbert & Poyet
Founded in Monaco by Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, Humbert & Poyet has established an international reputation for interiors that combine architectural rigour with unmistakable glamour. The studio works across ultra-luxury residences, hotels, restaurants and private environments, bringing together noble materials, bespoke furniture and strong geometric compositions. Its projects frequently balance the refinement of European decorative traditions with a more contemporary, expressive sensibility. Whether working on a private residence or a sophisticated hospitality destination, the duo treats every detail as part of a larger architectural composition. Their expanding portfolio, which includes projects for the Beefbar brand and luxury hospitality developments, reflects a growing appetite for interiors that are both highly curated and unmistakably distinctive.
#4 Laura Gonzalez
Laura Gonzalez has built a recognisable identity through interiors that celebrate colour, craftsmanship and decorative abundance. The French designer brings together antique furniture, contemporary art, bespoke pieces and intricate patterns, creating spaces that feel layered with history yet entirely contemporary. Her approach is particularly compelling in luxury hospitality, where restaurants, hotels and private spaces become immersive experiences rather than neutral architectural backdrops. Gonzalez is unafraid of mixing periods, textures and visual references, but her compositions retain a strong sense of coherence. In an industry increasingly interested in individuality, her work offers an alternative to understated minimalism, demonstrating how exceptional craftsmanship and exuberant decoration can coexist at the highest level.
#5 Bryan O’Sullivan
Bryan O’Sullivan has emerged as a prominent figure in contemporary luxury hospitality and residential design, with a style that balances architectural sophistication and a distinctly tactile sensibility. Working across hotels, private members’ clubs, restaurants and residences, the Irish designer combines sculptural furniture, rich materials and carefully controlled palettes to create spaces that feel both intimate and prestigious. His interiors often draw on historical architecture without becoming nostalgic, allowing heritage details to coexist with contemporary forms. This ability to create environments that feel established yet fresh has made his studio an important presence in the international luxury market, where clients increasingly seek spaces with character rather than purely decorative opulence.
#6 Giampiero Tagliaferri
Giampiero Tagliaferri brings a distinctly Italian perspective to contemporary luxury, drawing inspiration from mid-century modernism, architecture and the visual culture of California. His interiors balance sculptural furniture, rich materials and carefully composed architectural elements, often combining the discipline of modernist design with a more sensual, residential atmosphere. Rather than reproducing historical styles, Tagliaferri reinterprets them through contemporary proportions, bespoke detailing and a strong understanding of materiality. His aesthetic speaks to an international clientele interested in design that feels informed by history without being constrained by it. As luxury interiors continue to embrace collectible furniture and architectural authenticity, his modernist sensibility offers a compelling direction for high-end residential spaces.
#7 Charlap Hyman & Herrero
Los Angeles and New York-based studio Charlap Hyman & Herrero, founded by Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero, approaches interiors through an unusually close relationship between architecture, art and collectible design. Its projects often bring together historical references, unusual objects, contemporary artworks and highly individual architectural gestures. The result is a body of work that resists easy categorisation, moving between private residences, cultural spaces and richly layered interiors. Rather than treating furniture and decoration as finishing touches, the studio integrates them into the conceptual foundations of each project. This approach resonates with collectors and design-conscious clients who view their homes as extensions of their cultural interests, where the distinction between living space and curated collection becomes increasingly fluid.
#8 Manuela Hamilford
Manuela Hamilford is building an international presence through residential interiors that combine contemporary sophistication with a more relaxed interpretation of luxury. Through Hamilford Design, she works on high-end private homes and country estates, bringing together refined detailing, carefully selected materials and an emphasis on how spaces function as part of everyday life. Her approach avoids the formality sometimes associated with grand residential interiors, instead favouring warmth, proportion and considered finishes. As the luxury residential market increasingly prioritises comfort alongside architectural distinction, Hamilford’s work reflects a growing interest in homes that feel elegant without sacrificing their sense of intimacy.
#9 Yasmine Ghoniem
Yasmine Ghoniem, founder of Sydney-based YSG Studio, brings an expressive and highly individual perspective to residential interiors. Her work explores the relationship between colour, texture, sculptural forms and spatial experience, often combining unexpected material combinations with an almost cinematic approach to composition. Rather than pursuing conventional luxury aesthetics, Ghoniem creates interiors with a strong emotional identity, where furniture, finishes and architectural details contribute to a layered visual narrative. Her approach is particularly relevant to a new generation of private clients looking for interiors that feel personal and culturally informed. In a world where high-end design can easily become formulaic, YSG Studio demonstrates the creative potential of taking risks while maintaining a sophisticated architectural sensibility.
#10 Sophie Ashby
Through Studio Ashby, Sophie Ashby has developed an approach to luxury residential design that places individuality at its centre. Her interiors combine contemporary furniture, collectible design, artwork, vintage pieces and carefully considered colour, creating homes that feel personal rather than staged. There is a strong emphasis on how objects relate to one another and how a collection evolves within an architectural setting. Rather than relying on a uniform visual signature, Ashby allows the personality of each client to inform the final result. Her work reflects a broader transformation in high-end residential interiors, where luxury is increasingly associated with curation, authenticity and the sense that a home has developed organically over time.
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