Who we are

Studio Fiveways is a boutique interior design studio based in Brighton and founded by award-nominated interior designer Ieva Dudaite.

We create considered, beautiful spaces that are built to endure – bringing together exceptional local craftspeople, artists and artisans with pieces from the finest showrooms, curated vintage selections, and custom made joinery.

Our founder, Ieva, has over a decade working on complex residential and commercial projects across the UK and Europe. That experience – across listed buildings, new builds, and full house renovations – is the foundation on which Studio Fiveways is built.

Studio Fiveways designs with your wellbeing at the centre. We work in deep respect of architecture – particularly the listed Georgian and Regency buildings that define this coastline. And we do all of this transparently: clear costs, honest conversations, and no smoke and mirrors.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a black leather jacket and dark shirt, standing indoors near a mirror with multiple panes, a beige sofa, and modern interior lighting.

Ieva Dudaite, Founder & Lead Interior Designer of Studio Fiveways.

Our five core principles:

  • Beautiful interiors make you feel at home.

    They calm you down. Surround you in softness. Give you permission to relax and simply be yourself.

    When a space is truly thought through – the materials, the light, the proportions – it has a profound effect on how you feel. It wows you quietly. Calms your mind. Sparks conversation. Brings joy.

    What that looks like is different for every person, every family, every business. And that's exactly the point.

    At Studio Fiveways we have the skill, the experience, and the resources to create beautiful interiors that work for you – specifically, only, entirely you.

    Every detail considered. Every decision taken care of.

    All you have to do is enjoy the space.

  • Renovating your home is a significant investment of money, time, and energy. The last thing you want is to do it again in five years.

    Real life is not a photoshoot. It is muddy dogs coming in from the Sussex countryside. Children doing homework at the kitchen table. Dinner parties that go on too long. Your home needs to hold all of it – beautifully, and without apology.

    At Studio Fiveways we design interiors built for real life and built to last. Materials that wear gracefully. Textiles that hold their beauty through years of daily use. Furniture chosen not just for how it looks on day one, but for how it will age alongside your family.

    And there is a deeper reason to design for longevity. Interiors that last don't end up in landfill. Choosing quality over quantity and natural materials over synthetic is one of the most meaningful contributions good design can make to a more sustainable world.

    When this renovation is done – it is done.

  • Think of a suit made exactly for you. The cut, the fabric, the fit – chosen entirely around your body and your life. Your home should feel exactly the same way.

    At Studio Fiveways we spend a significant part of every project simply getting to know you – how you live, how you move, what you need from a space at eight in the morning and ten at night.

    We know precisely where to invest and where to save. Storage where you need it. A palette that reflects who you are. A space that fits like a glove.

  • The interior design industry has long prided itself on exclusivity. We don't.

    Studio Fiveways is proud to be based in Brighton – one of the most open and inclusive cities in the world. Those values are built into everything we do.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, orientation, race, religion, or ability. We actively welcome queer families, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities – and we will always ensure the spaces we create work for every person who lives in them.

    Inclusive design is better design. Beautiful spaces are for everyone. We mean that.

  • Renovation is stressful. Costs can be unclear. Too often, clients find themselves uncertain about what is happening with their own project.

    At Studio Fiveways we work differently. Our fees are agreed before you commit. Our markups are explained upfront. Nothing is ordered without your sign-off. No hidden fees, no smoke and mirrors.

    But integrity is not only about money. It is about communication – keeping you informed, being honest when something is not going to plan, and moving quickly to fix it.

    When you hire Studio Fiveways, you hire an advocate for your project. From first conversation to final handover.

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