Cover The Whipbird, designed by award-winning firm Minnow Studio, in Sunshine Coast, Queensland features interior curation by SPACE Atelier
The Whipbird, designed by award-winning firm Minnow Studio, in Sunshine Coast, Queensland features interior curation by SPACE Atelier
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SPACE Atelier offers bespoke interior design solutions and luxury furniture to Malaysia’s affluent homeowners
Founded in 1993, SPACE Furniture was the first retailer to introduce a curated collection of global luxury furniture to Southeast Asia’s design-savvy homeowners, with prestigious brands such as B&B Italia, Poliform, Giorgetti, Baxter, Kartell, and Edra.
With showrooms spanning Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and across Australia, SPACE Furniture has established itself as a trusted partner, with many clients returning for their second and third homes.
Hence, after three decades of curating the world’s finest furniture brands for Southeast Asia, SPACE Furniture has unveiled its exclusive bespoke interior design service, SPACE Atelier–a transformative approach to luxury living across private residences, commercial developments, and architectural projects.
The One Barangaroo residential project in Sydney, Australia features the Edra On the Rocks sofa
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“Our consultants are trained interior designers, and we invest heavily in our team, training them with brand partners in Italy,” emphasises David Hartikainen, Head of Interiors and Business Development at SPACE and Poliform Asia Pacific, who leads the SPACE Atelier team. “They understand what a luxury interior looks like and what the service expectations should be from concept to delivery.”
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Above The Edra Boa sofa next to the dry kitchen area
Above The Edra Baghdad table makes a statement
The Edra Boa sofa next to the dry kitchen area
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Under Hartikainen’s leadership, SPACE Atelier’s comprehensive solutions leverage SPACE Furniture’s access to the world’s leading luxury brands.
From custom furniture pieces crafted in European ateliers to architectural solutions and art procurement, the service offers Malaysians something previously unavailable in the region: truly end-to-end personalised interiors of international calibre.
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“We have access to partner brands from all interior categories–not just furniture and lighting,” explains Hartikainen. “Our partners include the world’s finest wallpapers, timber flooring, luxury architectural design solutions, and even details such as cutlery and bedding.”
A layered mix of bespoke furniture pieces and designs in the One Sydney Harbour project
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Above The Giorgetti Hug armchair, designed by Rossella Pugliatti
Above The Jove coffee table, the Himba little armchair and sofa by Baxter
The Giorgetti Hug armchair, designed by Rossella Pugliatti
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Furthermore, SPACE Atelier draws upon Hartikainen’s two decades of international experience across Australia and Asia, enabling him to curate interiors that are both functional and emotionally resonant, always with a focus on timelessness, innovation, and the client's individual needs.
A graduate in interior design with a passion for storytelling through space, Hartikainen’s journey from the trades and hospitality sectors to luxury interior design has instilled a deep understanding of materials and the paramount importance of customer service–principles that continue to inform his approach to design leadership today.
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The Whipbird, designed by award-winning firm Minnow Studio, in Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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Above SPACE Atelier’s interior design matches the building’s soaring volumes and use of raw materials
Above An interplay of light and shadow upon the geometric shapes of the Alanda table by B&B Italia
SPACE Atelier’s interior design matches the building’s soaring volumes and use of raw materials
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Primarily, SPACE Atelier caters to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs and UHNWIs) who are typically time-poor and seeking world-class interiors for one or multiple homes.
These clients require solutions that can be executed seamlessly, with confidence that the finished result will be tailored to their specific needs and delivered to the highest quality standards.
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“Our service is discreet, and the way we work with each client is tailored to their needs and preferred level of support,” notes Hartikainen. “This bespoke approach extends to every aspect of the service–from initial consultation through to final installation, ensuring a seamless client journey that reflects the values at the heart of SPACE.”
The Opera Residence project features a B&B Italia Dock low sofa and B&B Italia Jack shelving unit
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The value proposition SPACE Atelier presents hasn’t gone unnoticed by leading developers in the Asia Pacific region. Prestigious brands such as Crown Residences, Macrolink, Landream, and Malaysia’s BRDB–for the upcoming Eden project in Taman Duta–have sought SPACE Atelier’s expertise not only for display suites and public areas, but also as a service offering for their buyers.
“Increasingly, architects, designers, and developers are approaching SPACE Atelier to provide this service for their own clients,” explains Hartikainen. “In these collaborations, the Atelier team becomes an extension of the primary design studio, alleviating pressure whilst ensuring projects are completed to the highest level with products delivered and installed on schedule.”
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Above A Metallico dining table by Living Divani paired with Baxter Zefir dining chairs
Above Darling Harbour provides a perfect backdrop to the Erica armchair by B&B Italia
A Metallico dining table by Living Divani paired with Baxter Zefir dining chairs
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Combining global reach with local expertise, SPACE Atelier meets homeowners wherever is most convenient–whether in one of SPACE’s Southeast Asian showrooms, such as the one located along Jalan Maarof in Bangsar, or shopping directly in Milan with suppliers the company has partnered with for over three decades.
“These long-standing relationships as authorised dealers bring invaluable peace of mind,” confirms Hartikainen. “Any issues are resolved via direct communication with the brands themselves, rather than third parties, avoiding common service pitfalls that plague the luxury interior market.”
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Credits
Photography: SPACE Atelier
Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
