The French Riviera: Where Tranquility Meets Design

The French Riviera has always drawn people seeking beauty, balance, and a slower rhythm of life. I chose to build my home and studio here — a place where light, sea, and sky inspire every design decision.

This region isn’t just a backdrop; it shapes how we live. With its bright horizon, generous sunlight, fresh air, and relaxed lifestyle, the Côte d’Azur encourages reflection, calm, and connection. Moving here offers more than a change of address — it’s a chance to create a home that mirrors this lifestyle: intentional, enduring, and filled with pieces that bring serenity and authenticity to daily life.

Join me as I share how to design a home that embodies tranquility, connection, and well-being.

Designing Homes for Connection and Well-being

I’m Jurgita Vainutyte, founder of SEIJAKU.studio — a boutique design studio creating homes for tranquility, connection, and well-being. Your home should do more than look beautiful. It should tell your story, reflect your values, and support your everyday life. Together, we create spaces that are personal, intuitive, and timeless — a sanctuary that nurtures both mind and body.

From London to the Côte d’Azur

Before moving here, I spent over a decade designing homes in London — from full renovations to bespoke kitchens and joinery. Every project began with listening. Understanding habits, routines, and aspirations is where great design starts.

It’s easy to create a perfect rendering, but a true home — one that feels effortless and authentic — takes patience and vision. It’s about flow, comfort, and harmony, not just furniture and finishes.

Designing with Empathy

I care deeply about how you feel at home. Often, it’s the invisible details — light, proportion, natural textures — that make a space feel right. Soft fabrics, organic materials, layered lighting, and nature-inspired touches create an environment that quietly restores and grounds you. Every home is unique. Some clients prioritize functionality, others seek warmth and calm. My work is about translating your life and values into a home that enhances your daily rhythm.

Interior Design Shapes Your Happiness

A well-designed home can transform everyday moments into rituals of calm. A spa-like shower, a quiet corner for reflection, or a layout that flows naturally — these are small details that support balance and well-being. When your home aligns with your life, it nurtures serenity.

How Covid Changed the Way We See Our Homes

The Covid years forced many of us to look at our homes differently. Suddenly, small irritations — a layout that didn’t work, a missing retreat space, or a poorly lit corner — became impossible to ignore. This period deepened my commitment to designing homes that nurture both tranquility and connection. True design requires observation, listening, and time to translate your daily rituals and emotional needs into a space that truly supports you.

Why I Named My Studio SEIJAKU

SEIJAKU comes from a Japanese aesthetic that evokes calm and inner peace. Walking into a home designed with this philosophy should create a gentle wave of serenity, clearing the stress of the day.

I founded the studio inspired by my desire to slow down and live intentionally with my family on the French Riviera. There’s no single style — each home is shaped by your story, lifestyle, and values. Working with me is a creative collaboration: together, we explore possibilities and craft a space that feels effortlessly aligned with how you want to live.

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A Walk Through a Home for Tranquility

Picture coming home after a busy day. The hallway welcomes you with calm, light, and personal mementos. Perhaps you pause for meditation, then move to a kitchen where nourishing meals are prepared and laughter flows naturally.

The living room cocoon you with soft textures and layered lighting. The bathroom becomes your private spa, and the bedroom guides you to deep, restorative sleep. Every detail is designed to support your well-being — a SEIJAKU home, where tranquility and connection infuse every corner.

If You Share This Vision

I hope this inspires you to explore what a home designed for tranquility, connection, and well-being can bring to your life. Through these blogs, I aim to create a community of like-minded families ready to embark on a creative journey and elevate daily living through thoughtful design.

If your home could better support your physical or emotional well-being — or if this vision resonates — reach out. I’m here to guide you.

Warmly,

Jurgita