Designer in Profile | Studio Yugen
We sat down with Georgina Twyford, Director of Studio Yugen, to explore her distinctive approach to interior and furniture design. Blending expressive colour, tactile materials and thoughtful curation, Georgina creates spaces with a sense of warmth, character and curiosity. Her work considers how interiors can shape the way we experience a space, balancing playful details with timeless design to create environments that feel both individual and enduring.
Photography: Mindi Cooke
Can you walk us through how this project first came to be and what inspired the overall design direction?
This client approached me as they were transitioning from a coastal lifestyle to the hinterland of Northern NSW. They were eager to explore something quite different and wanted to embark on a design journey with me. From the outset, they loved the initial concepts presented and enjoyed the tactile process of finalising the materials together. My vision was to draw inspiration from the landscape and create a warm, modern Australiana feel for their new family home.
What were the key goals of your design and styling choices for this property,
and how did you ensure each selection supported that vision?
I wanted to create a sense of intrigue throughout each part of the home, with every space revealing something slightly unexpected. We selected five different types of tiles for the project, which blend seamlessly through their earthy, ceramic finishes. In contrast, glass mosaics were introduced in select bathrooms, bringing a subtle shift in texture and luminosity.
It was important that the interiors were felt as much as they were seen. Expansive glass doors and windows frame the incredible views of distant trees, reinforcing the home’s treehouse-like quality and its connection to the landscape.
Warm timbers, rich green carpets and tiles draw the colours and textures of the surrounding environment indoors. The overall palette is grounded in timeless, natural and honest materials, creating a home that feels warm, enduring and intrinsically connected to its setting.
What does your creative and styling process look like from concept to completion, and were there any standout moments or challenges during this project?
My creative process always begins with understanding how I want a space to feel, rather than simply how I want it to look. From there, I build a material and tonal palette, layering texture, colour, furniture, lighting and art to create a sense of cohesion while still allowing each space to have its own identity. The challenge was ensuring that, with so many different materials, textures and tile selections, the overall result still felt calm and considered rather than overly designed. That tension ultimately became one of the strengths of the project.
What do you like about the Logan Occasional Chair and how does it sit within your design choices for this project?
The Logan Occasional Chair is sophisticated yet understated. This chair was selected as my client wanted a bedroom chair and I knew this piece was perfect as it's structured, yet relaxed and added another layer of material texture to the space which paired perfectly with the green carpet.
"The idea behind Logan was to balance structure with lightness. By wrapping the upholstery around that slim steel frame, the seat feels almost suspended - giving the chair its modern edge without losing that sense of warmth and ease."
Alexandra Anastasiou, GlobeWest Product Designer
Where can people learn more about you?
My website is a place where I encourage people to slow down and spend time with my work. Each project has been carefully photographed with the intention of capturing not only the details, but the feeling and atmosphere of the spaces I create. I think the work is best experienced on a larger screen, where you can really immerse yourself in the imagery and explore the portfolio as a whole.
Please visit studioyugen.com to view more of my work.
