Stéphanie Coutas, The Art of Elevating Spaces

Stéphanie Coutas is listed among the 100 most influential interior designers in the world, according to AD Magazine. A recognition all the more remarkable since she has been working as an interior architect for only about fifteen years. Cosmopolitan and multilingual, she moves effortlessly between cultures, markets, and continents, establishing a unique signature in the world of luxury design.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, in a family connected to French Indochina since 1918, she has kept a deep bond with Asia. This cultural heritage nourishes her sensitivity to natural materials and spatial harmony. Her style of interior architecture blends modern elegance with multicultural influences.

Before founding her agency, Stéphanie Coutas spent over fifteen years in fashion, notably in the creative department of H&M. This experience shaped her ability to anticipate trends, adapt to diverse markets, and reinvent aesthetics. Today, she translates this expertise into custom-made furniture and high-end interiors, winning over an international elite clientele.

Stephanie’s projects stand out for their refined use of noble materials—marble, rare woods, exquisite textiles, and striking contrasts of matte and glossy surfaces. She collaborates with world-renowned master artisans such as Lesage and Baccarat to create singular environments. Each project is a subtle dialogue between masculine lines and feminine touches, between strength and delicacy.

For Stéphanie Coutas, interior design goes far beyond fashion. It embodies a true art of living, a lifestyle, a story. “I believe less in fashion than in the spirit of the times. Today, we want more space, nature, air, authentic materials.” Her interiors are built as life scenarios, combining bespoke decoration with the desires of her clients.

Stéphanie observes a major shift: high-end interior design is gradually taking the place of haute couture in private investments. Clients now seek lasting relationships with their interior designers, often across multiple residences worldwide. This loyalty reflects a search for trust, creativity, and personalization.

By establishing her agency in a former Parisian art gallery, Coutas has chosen to highlight the work of her artisans of excellence. Convinced that their creations deserve the recognition of art pieces, she showcases their savoir-faire to clients sensitive to the value of exceptional craftsmanship.

With experience and success, Stéphanie now chooses her collaborations with discernment: “Understanding the personality and lifestyle of my clients is essential. Without that harmony, it is better not to move forward.” Passionate, and an admirer of Karl Lagerfeld for his creativity and discipline, she represents a generation of luxury design creators who place passion, culture, and humanity at the heart of their work.

Between Asian heritage, European culture, and artisanal excellence, Stéphanie Coutas stands today as a leading figure in the world of luxury interior design.