Modern white kitchen with marble backsplash, gold accents, wooden open shelving, and decorative items.

Design by Phoniska creates considered, layered interiors that balance beauty and practicality through thoughtful design and carefully curated elements

“The details are not the details. They make the design” - Charles Eames

Decorative metal sculpture with rectangular and square frames, placed on a marble table, with an abstract watercolor painting wall art in the background.

Our Studio

Design by Phoniska is an interior design studio covering projects in London and Kampala, led by interior designer Hema Damani.  The studio works across residential and boutique commercial projects, creating interiors that are considered, layered and deeply personal.

Drawing on a global network of suppliers and craftsmen, the studio brings together thoughtful design, carefully curated materials and distinctive pieces to create spaces that feel both distinctive and timeless.

Interior Design

Concept development, space planning and the creation of considered, layered interiors, incorporating bespoke furniture and custom design elements where appropriate.

Sourcing & Procurement

Identifying and curating distinctive furniture, lighting and materials from a global supplier network.

Project Management

Coordinating suppliers, contractors and installations to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and in line with the design vision.

Styling

The final layer of an interior, bringing together objects, textiles and accessories to create spaces that feel balanced and complete.

What we do

Selected Work

View of a modern bedroom with a bed, large window with curtains, and textured wall panels.

Residential

Private homes designed around the lifestyles of the people who live in them, balancing beauty, comfort and practicality.

Modern living room with a black and white patterned rug, a round wooden coffee table with decorative objects, a gray armchair with a colorful autumn-themed pillow, a red armchair, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, textured wallpaper, curtains, and a potted plant.

Commercial

Showhomes, hospitality environments and selected workplace projects designed to create memorable and distinctive spaces.

A vintage wooden jewelry box with carved floral patterns, a small beige jewelry box with a gold ring inside, and a perfume bottle labeled 'BVLGARI'

Curated and Bespoke pieces

Custom-designed furniture and carefully sourced objects that bring individuality and depth to each project.