The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes Episode 19: Interior Designer Interview with Perla Lichi
Oct 31, 2025
In this engaging conversation, award-winning interior designer Perla Lichi shares her journey from her early days as 'Purple Perla' to crafting opulent spaces worldwide. She discusses the essence of luxury—emphasizing texture, materials, and personal style. Perla reveals her unique methods of understanding clients through astrology and body language while highlighting the importance of collaboration with builders and architects. She also dives into current design trends and her innovative approach to creating harmonious, move-in-ready homes.
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Design To Budget And Lifestyle
- Ask clients about lifestyle and budget early so you can design to real constraints.
- Put money where it matters to balance impact and cost.
Ceilings As Psychological Room Dividers
- Perla compares a designed interior to a three-layer cake: flooring, space planning, and ceiling/finish.
- She argues ceilings and lighting psychologically divide and define open spaces without walls.
Bring Lighting Experts Early
- Use a lighting consultant for technical loads and low-voltage integration while designers focus on aesthetics and layout.
- Coordinate lighting plans early so mechanical elements don't interrupt ceiling design.
