VALERIACARDOSO is an integrative practice of interior design committed to designing for well-being, with projects in Portugal and the United States.
We believe the built environment should evoke feelings of joy and comfort while fostering connection and a deeper bond with what surrounds us. The spaces where we live and work shape how we live and work. Our approach is rooted in designing for optimal health and sustainability.
Our interiors are permissive rather than prescriptive — welcoming environments that invite people to write their own stories. Natural, handcrafted, and one-of-a-kind, our spaces are rich in memory and authenticity. We gravitate towards natural materials that are understated and elegant, which we do our best to source locally. We respect and value handcrafted items for the multi-layered depth they bring. We believe that silence, empty space, fresh air and natural light are as important as the object itself.
Though each project has its own unique expression, all share a common intention: to enhance quality of life by creating nourishing interiors that fulfill our essential needs for beauty, harmony, comfort, and calm. We work closely with our clients and partners, always striving to create an atmosphere that allows people to feel inspired, comfortable and optimistic — the springboards for a soulful life.
