The studio

The people behind
the spaces.

I.
Portrait of Yassin El Amri

Founder & Operations

Yassin El Amri

London-based designer and entrepreneur specialising in the renovation and styling of short-let properties.

Since 17 I have worked in business, and on businesses, building a hands-on ability to run operations effectively and in an optimised way: knowing what to prioritise, what to streamline and what genuinely works today.

With experience in boutique and five-star hotels and a background spanning hospitality, fashion, events and creative direction, I bring luxury hotel standards to every property I work on.

I approach each space as a brand in its own right, giving it a distinct identity, a considered mood and a clear story.

From initial concept boards to the final styled photography, every detail is chosen to create a memorable guest experience while maximising a property's appeal, booking performance and reviews.

II.
Portrait of Layla Elbahja

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Layla Elbahja

There is a moment, just inside a doorway, when you know whether a room has been thought about or merely furnished. I have been chasing that moment for as long as I can remember.

By 16, my mother had set aside her hopes of me studying psychology and handed me the family home to design — the best career advice I've ever been given.

After studying interior design, I took on my first client the very day after graduating, and spent the next 15 years growing my business entirely through word of mouth: no adverts, just people telling people.

Today I work alongside my son, Yassin, who shares my flair for interiors. We rarely see a room the same way, and that's exactly what keeps our work balanced: two generations of experience, instinct and fresh ideas.

For me, design has never been just about beautiful rooms. It's about understanding people and creating spaces that feel as wonderful as they look.

Every home has a story worth telling.

Meridian Space