OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT HOMES SHOULD BE GROUNDING, INSPIRING AND PERSONAL.
EVERY PROJECT WE TAKE ON REFLECTS A COMMITMENT TO CRAFTSMANSHIP, SUSTAINABILITY AND ORIGINALITY, ENSURING EACH SPACE FEELS BOTH MEANINGFUL AND TRANSFORMATIVE.
Our wellness-centred approach is versatile, seamlessly integrating into any aesthetic - whether modern, contemporary, transitional, or traditional - ensuring that each space embodies both style and wellbeing.
WE TAKE A CROSS-CULTURAL APPROACH, DRAWING TIMELESS DESIGN PRINCIPLES THAT EMPHASIZE FLOW, SPACIAL HARMONY AND WELLBEING.
CHERYL TAY
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Cheryl leads the creative vision at Intrinsic Studio Co., shaping each project with a focus on clarity, balance, and refined restraint. Known for her ability to recognize the inherent potential within a space, she helps clients uncover opportunities they may not have initially imagined - aligning form and function in ways that feel intentional, intuitive, and deeply personal.
Her work is grounded in the belief that design carries both emotional and functional weight. Influenced by her Southeast Asian heritage and global perspective, Cheryl approaches each project through a holistic lens, with a deep respect for how environments shape daily life, wellbeing, and the way people experience home.
With a background in creative direction, business leadership, and mind-body principles, she guides the studio with structure, curiosity, and purpose. Under her leadership, Intrinsic has become known for thoughtfully planned interiors that are layered, attuned, and quietly transformative—creating homes that foster connection, ease, and enduring livability.
CALVIN LAM
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Calvin’s path to Intrinsic Studio Co. has been shaped by a life of movement - growing up across multiple countries gave him a deep appreciation for the importance of grounding, stability and connection. These values now guide his role, ensuring each project is approached with clarity, purpose and care for the people who will one day inhabit the space.
With a background in construction and IT systems, Calvin brings the operational grounding that has supported the Studio’s continued growth. He thrives on solving complex challenges and connecting the dots - bridging creative vision with real-world execution in a way that’s seamless and considered.
As Managing Director, Calvin plays a key role in guiding each project from concept to completion - ensuring the process is just as special as the design itself.
OUR STORY
Intrinsic Studio Co. was founded by Cheryl Tay in 2012 with a simple belief: the spaces we inhabit should restore, support, and inspire. What began as a series of residential transformations has grown into a full-service residential interior design studio rooted in holistic living.
Over the years, we discovered that our greatest value extends beyond creating beautiful interiors. While many clients come to us with a specific request, through thoughtful guidance, strategic planning, and collaborative design, projects often evolve into something far more meaningful: a home that better supports the way they want to live.
Today, Intrinsic creates refined, timeless homes that balance beauty, functionality, and wellbeing - spaces that feel deeply personal, purposeful, and enduring.
Every project is shaped through close collaboration, strategic planning, and a commitment to designing spaces that support the way our clients live - not just today, but for years to come.
Whether reimagining a family home, customizing a new build, or furnishing a residence, our goal remains the same: to create environments that bring clarity, comfort, and lasting value to everyday life