When he’s not traipsing the globe seeking creative inspiration, Raymond Lee, the sought-after founder of Xceptional Interiors, is consumed by various projects ranging residences, hotels and retail spaces. From a young age, the former creative director always had a flair for beautiful things. Growing up in a Peranakan household in Malacca coupled with his passion for international interior magazines inspired him to create his own spaces, which drew the attention of his friends. Paid commissions flowed in and he realised that his true calling lay in interior designing and decorating, which he went into full time in 2005. Today, he is the go-to creative eye for professionals, businessmen, and even celebrities. One of his recent projects was an expansive apartment at St Regis The Residences Kuala Lumpur, that took modern luxe to a new level. We speak to him about how he made the brief that and much more, including as an opulent, family-friendly sanctuary.
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