Elise Som Design Studio is a New York based interior design firm whose focus is on creating high-end residential interiors and custom designed furniture. Elise Som draws inspiration from all corners of the globe. She approaches her designs with an understanding of her clients’ needs. Wherever her travels take her Elise is always on the lookout for pieces to create a richly layered experience.
Elise grew up in Paris, however her heritage includes Cambodia and India. She originally studied business at the Sorbonne and subsequently worked in the hospitality industry as an event planner. When Elise moved to New York she opened a flower studio in the west village. One of her clients, taken with her unique combination of flowers and colors, requested her input in the design of an apartment. Elise jumped in and thus began her foray into interior design. Elise rounded out her knowledge with studies in interior design at Parsons The New School and Fashion Institute of Technology.
Elise has worked on a number of high-profile residential projects. She splits her time between New York and London.
Adjaye Associates, London, GB, Interior designer
Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients and setting project schedules.
Understanding individual clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building or space, developing design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs.
Considering materials and costs according to set budgets.
Conducting feasibility studies for projects.
Researching and gathering information and photographs relating to the project.
Producing 'mood' boards for presentation to clients.
Sourcing products, for example fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients.
Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Working closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors; identifying new business and selling services to potential clients.
Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, AAS interior design
CAD, 3Dmax design, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
metropolitan college of new york, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, BA
Bachelor of business administration
Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), Paris, BArch, Maitrise en Science et Economies
business and finance.
