Journal.

Ideas behind meaningful spaces.

Mikk Studio Journal shares reflections from our design team on interior design, spatial experience and the evolving language of hospitality and retail environments. Here we explore ideas, project thinking and observations from the wider world of design.

The Most Overlooked Room in Any Interior
Irem Frayman Irem Frayman

The Most Overlooked Room in Any Interior

The Most Overlooked Room in Any Interior

There is a moment in almost every commercial interior project when the bathroom gets deprioritised.
The main spaces have been resolved. The concept is clear. Materials selected, lighting considered, furniture specified. And then, somewhere toward the end, the bathroom receives whatever is left.

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From Logo to Space: The Concept Behind the KABE Store
Irem Frayman Irem Frayman

From Logo to Space: The Concept Behind the KABE Store

Retail design often begins with the identity of a brand. Logos, colours and graphics are typically translated into materials, signage or visual details within a space. But occasionally a brand mark offers something more: a spatial idea.

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How Narrative Shapes Interior Design
Irem Frayman Irem Frayman

How Narrative Shapes Interior Design

Interior design is often discussed in terms of materials, lighting or furniture, yet the most memorable spaces are rarely defined by these elements alone.
What gives a space its identity is the underlying narrative that connects them.

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Why the Best Retail Spaces Feel Like Galleries
Irem Frayman Irem Frayman

Why the Best Retail Spaces Feel Like Galleries

Retail design has evolved significantly over the past decade. As online shopping continues to grow, physical stores are no longer defined only by transactions. Instead, they have become places of discovery, experience and brand storytelling.

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The Anatomy of a Boutique Hotel Interior
Irem Frayman Irem Frayman

The Anatomy of a Boutique Hotel Interior

Boutique hotels have reshaped the expectations of hospitality design.
Rather than focusing on scale or uniformity, they prioritise atmosphere, identity and the quality of spatial experience.

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