Studio Kaimi was founded in London by Japanese interior designer Minako Bryson in 2019 — the natural next step in a career spent bridging two design cultures.
Rather than following a prescribed style, Minako begins by listening — to her clients, to the way they live, and to the character of the building itself.
This thoughtful, personal approach is at the heart of every Studio Kaimi interior. A love of colour, materials and texture is balanced by rigorous attention to detail, resulting in spaces that feel considered and quietly luxurious, while remaining deeply personal to the people who live in them.
The studio’s name reflects the philosophy behind its work. In Japanese, Kai 海 means sea — a symbol of nature and our planet — while Mi 美 means beauty. Together, they express a belief in creating interiors with a sense of calm, beauty and longevity rather than following passing trends.
Working with a trusted network of craftspeople, makers, artists and suppliers in the UK, Europe and Japan, Studio Kaimi creates residential interiors that bring together bespoke design, craftsmanship and carefully chosen pieces, old and new.
Minako is a Registered Interior Designer with the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). In 2025, she was selected by Homes & Gardens as one of its Next in Design 25.
