nordic simplicity

Award-Winning Scandinavian Interior Design Studio based in Dublin, Ireland

Lou Joia Studio shapes interiors of quiet refinement, rooted in a Japandi and Nordic sensibility. Alongside our design practice, we craft art and sculptural objects of considered presence.

The design studio

Specialists in Scandinavian, Japandi and Nordic interiors.

From the first sketch to the final styling, we deliver a seamless and inspiring design journey, transforming your vision into a distinctive, beautifully considered home.

Lou Joia Studio is proud to be an award-winning studio, recognised at the Build Magazine - Architecture Awards 2026 as Best Scandinavian Interior Design Studio in Ireland and Best Residential Interior Design Project for its Blackrock residence.

Featured in IMAGE Magazine · The Irish Times · Ireland’s Home Interiors & Living · Female Founder to Watch Finalist 2026

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  • Julia, Sandycove

    “Her eye for design is truly one of a kind. All the suppliers rave about her professionalism and creativity, she’s simply outstanding”

  • Confidential, Carrickmines

    “Chloe is a truly gifted artist. Her sketches are extraordinary, full of depth, precision, and emotion. She has an exceptional eye for detail and designs everything to absolute perfection.”

  • Maria, Rathfarnham

    “From the start, her exquisite taste and attention to detail stood out.”

  • Chris, Grand Canal Dock

    “Working with Lou Joia Studio is a seamless and inspiring experience. Highly recommended!”

  • Confidential, Blackrock

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience, working with Lou Joia Studio exceeded all expectations.

Our philosophy

Lou Joia Studio is guided by the quiet power of restraint. Rooted in Scandinavian interior design, our work explores the relationship between light, material and atmosphere. We create homes that feel composed rather than decorated; spaces where architecture, craftsmanship and daily life exist in quiet harmony.

This philosophy extends to the objects we create: sculptural pieces of quiet presence, designed to bring beauty, ritual and meaning into the everyday. At Lou Joia Studio, we design homes and objects that invite people to slow down, live beautifully and find joy in the quiet moments of daily life.

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The journal

Thoughts on Scandinavian living, design philosophy, travel and craftsmanship.

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To all my new followers, welcome to Lou Joia. I thought it might be a good time to reintroduce myself. I’m Chloé, founder of Lou Joia Studio, a Scandinavian Interior Design Studio based in Dublin. I have always been drawn to spaces th
Quietly preparing for the homes of 2027 🤍 Thank you to all my clients for trusting Lou Joia Studio to shape your homes into Nordic sanctuaries. We have a busy second half of 2026 ahead and 2027 will be the year when so many of the homes currently un
Like candy. Soft, luminous, almost edible in the way it catches the light. Photography by @eddierunswild with Lou Joia Studio #LouJoiaStudio #QuietLuxury #LightingDesign #Pink #handblownglass
A little girl’s bedroom designed By Lou Joia Studio #scandinaviandesign #toiledejouy #minimaldesign
Five gentle lights, like a constellation, guiding the home into evening. #scandinaviandesign #interiordesign #japandi
Lightness held in perfect balance. Natural oak, fine architectural lines and objects chosen with intention by @wouddesign
Two years of Lou Joia Studio, a gift to you 🤍 #scandinavian #japandi #interiordesign
For me, true beauty is not found in flawlessness. It is found in raw materials, texture and the poetry of something that feels deeply human. A quiet presence. A beautiful imperfection.
A single object, holding the entirety of my passion. Creativity has been my purpose for as long as I can remember. It first found me through the stage, in the emotion and discipline of semi-professional theatre. Then through painting, where colour
A Japandi Sanctuary in Blackrock, Dublin. Completed in mid-March 2026, this Lou Joia Studio Signature Design & Renovation project will hold a place in my heart for the longest time. I poured so much of my heart and soul into its creation. Every
Marble has become one of the most recognisable materials in my work. I return to it across my interiors for its depth, permanence and extraordinary natural variation. Each block is entirely unique, formed over centuries and defined by its own veinin
Sahara sheepskin brings softness and warmth into the room. Its natural, tonal finish balances the clean architectural lines of the space, while the sculptural form creates a beautiful place to pause. Photographed by Eddie & Lou Joia Studio #Sc
I have long admired @louiseroecph for the way the brand transforms functional objects into sculptural works of art. Distinctly Scandinavian, each design carries a strong architectural presence, beautiful materiality and a softness that makes it feel
The GUBI CDC.1 Lounge Chair, designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 is a timeless expression of Italian mid-century design. Its sculpted, wing-like arms, elegant proportions and distinctive conic legs give it a strong yet refined presence. The muted oli
The new Admiral Portable Lamp by Audo Copenhagen is one of those rare pieces. Its soft linen shade diffuses the most beautiful warm light, while its sculptural silhouette feels both timeless and quietly contemporary. Thoughtfully designed, beautiful
My heart will always have a special place for Linie Design. Visiting every year brings me such a genuine sense of joy and as the proud owner of two of their beautiful rugs, I can truly say the quality is exquisite. Each piece feels unique, considere

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