DÉCOR
BUILDING DREAMS:
WHERE VISION MEETS CRAFTSMANSHIP
A WELL-DESIGNED HOME DOES MORE THAN LOOK GOOD. IT FEELS BALANCED, CONSIDERED, AND EASY TO LIVE IN. TIMID TYGER DESIGNS SPECIALISES IN GUIDING CLIENTS FROM EARLY PLANNING THROUGH TO THE FINAL DETAIL, TRANSFORMING NEW BUILDS AND RENOVATIONS INTO CALM, COHESIVE SPACES WITHOUT THE USUAL STRESS.
There is something special about stepping into a home that feels exactly right, where every surface, finish, and carefully considered detail work together to create a cohesive whole. This captures the essence of what Timid Tyger Designs brings to life.
For clients embarking on a new build or a full renovation, the journey from concept to completion can feel overwhelming. Deciding where to begin and how to translate a clear vision into reality requires more than inspiration alone. This is where specialist expertise becomes essential.
Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes, founder of the boutique studio Timid Tyger Designs, works closely with clients from the planning stage through to completion. She guides each step of the build, delivering a vision-led, cohesive result without added stress.
Her approach remains both comprehensive and personal. Rather than focusing solely on finishes, she designs complete environments in which architectural elements, custom cabinetry, surface materials, and decorative details are seamlessly integrated.
Working across residential and commercial spaces, the studio’ s strength lies where precision and luxury meet. Walk-in closets combine smart organisation with hotel-style elegance. Kitchens pair marble surfaces with expert joinery, creating
rooms that are both functional and refined.
The studio specialises in cabinetry, joinery, and quartz work for kitchens and bathrooms, but its services extend beyond these areas.
Each project begins with careful listening. The process explores the mood a home should evoke, how clients live in their spaces, and what helps them feel at ease. From these discussions, moodboards and 3D renders take shape, helping clients visualise the new environment before work begins. The step-by-step approach keeps the process clear, so clients always know what comes next.
With formal qualifications in interior decorating and specialised knowledge of colour theory and design history, Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes brings creative vision and technical precision to every project. Her detail-focused approach leaves nothing unchecked, from the cladding grain direction to the selection of the correct fabric weight for window treatments.
“ I am sensitive, committed and thorough,” Cherylin explains.“ I love creating new spaces, learning about emerging trends and products, and meeting new people. I look forward to creating the ideal design solution for you.” The result is homes that photograph beautifully and feel right to live in. Here, luxury comes through care and craft, not excess, with spaces shaped by the comfort of things done properly. IB
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