Ilya Gulyants
Interior Designer
Ilya Gulyants is a distinguished architectural designer and entrepreneur, renowned for his innovative approach to contemporary interior design. He is the founder of El Born Studio, an architectural design firm established in 2015. His accolades include being listed in Architectural Digest's Top 100 and receiving the Grand Prix of the International Design Debut Competition in 2017. Gulyants' contemporary interior design philosophy emphasises light, fusion, and atmosphere, aiming to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and emotionally resonant. He believes that great design balances beauty, purpose, and emotion, connecting deeply with its users. Through his leadership at El Born Studio, Ilya Gulyants continues to redefine modern design by blending functionality, creativity and storytelling, crafting spaces that leave a lasting impression.
Designeers Says
Ilya Gulyants, founder of El Born Studio, brings an effortless fusion of edge and elegance to interior design. His spaces are luminous, layered, and emotionally resonant, where materials meet memory. Known for his warm, chivalrous presence and sharp creative instinct, Ilya designs with both precision and poetry. Each project is a dialogue between structure and soul. Friendly, fearless, and always a little unexpected, he’s a designer who leaves an impression.
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Ilya Gulyants on What Makes Great Design Enduring
Ilya Gulyants believes that great design lies at the intersection of beauty, function, and emotion. Whether crafting a tranquil residence or a dynamic commercial space, his approach centres on creating environments that feel both purposeful and timeless. For Gulyants, truly successful design is not just visually compelling, it fosters a deep, lasting connection with the people who experience it.
