About the studio
Designed around people first
Grael is a small, intentional interior design studio in Brickfields. We take on fewer projects so we can give each one proper attention.
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Started with a sketchbook
Grael grew out of a simple frustration: too many interior design projects that looked impressive on a mood board but felt disconnected from the lives of the people actually living in them. The studio was founded to do things differently — more slowly, more personally, and with far more conversation before a single line gets drawn.
We've worked on apartments in Bangsar, creative offices in Damansara, a bookshop renovation in Chow Kit, and a family home in Shah Alam. The scale changes, but the approach stays the same: understand the person first, then design the space.
Based on Jalan Tun Sambanthan in Brickfields, we're close to the city's creative pulse — which suits us. We draw a lot from the textures, craft traditions, and colour sensibilities that make this part of KL genuinely distinctive.
How we work
What the studio stands for
Listening before drawing
A proper brief takes time. We ask a lot of questions in the early stages — about routines, preferences, what irritates you about your space now — because those answers are what make the design actually work.
Honest conversations
If something won't work within your budget or timeline, we say so early. We'd rather have an awkward five-minute conversation at the start than a difficult one three months in.
Considered choices
We source locally where we can, choose materials that age well, and avoid trends that will feel dated. The goal is a space that still feels right in ten years, not just on completion day.
The people
Who you'll be working with
Suria Nabilah
Principal Designer
Leads design direction and client relationships. Background in architecture and a strong interest in Southeast Asian material traditions.
Azlan Razif
Spatial Designer
Specialises in spatial planning and technical drawings. Handles the structural logic that underpins how a design feels to move through.
Liyana Wong
Materials & Sourcing
Built relationships with suppliers across the Klang Valley over six years. Knows which materials perform well in our climate and which ones don't.
Farouk Hassan
Site Coordinator
On-site presence for Studio-to-Site projects. Manages contractor relationships with the kind of calm that only comes from having seen a lot of builds.
How we operate
Standards we hold ourselves to
Client data privacy
We handle all client information, floor plans, and property details with strict confidentiality. Nothing is shared with third parties without consent.
Clear project agreements
Every project begins with a written scope of work — what's included, what's not, timeline milestones, and payment terms. No verbal understandings.
Material quality checks
We inspect materials before they're installed and flag issues before they become problems. Substitutions are always discussed with the client first.
Regular project updates
You receive progress updates at each project milestone. We don't disappear for weeks at a time — you're kept in the loop throughout.
Registered professional practice
Grael operates as a registered design practice in Malaysia. Our work complies with local building regulations and relevant Malaysian Standards where applicable.
Responsible sourcing
We prioritise suppliers with transparent supply chains and prefer locally manufactured materials where quality allows. Sustainability is a consideration, not a marketing point.
Interior design in Kuala Lumpur, done carefully
Grael works across residential and select commercial spaces in the Klang Valley. Our clients range from young professionals furnishing their first apartment to families rethinking a home they've lived in for years. What they share is a desire for something considered — a space that functions well, feels personal, and doesn't look like it came from a catalogue.
Interior design in Malaysia brings particular challenges: tropical climate, high humidity, multi-generational households, and a material landscape that rewards local knowledge. We've spent years building familiarity with what works here — from timber treatments to tile choices that hold up in Malaysian weather.
Brickfields has been our base since the beginning. It's a neighbourhood with a lot of character, and working here has shaped how we approach design — with an eye for heritage detail, craft quality, and the kind of layered richness that doesn't come from spending more, but from looking more carefully.
Curious about working with us?
A Sketch Session is a low-key way to start. We come to you, look at the space together, and talk through what might be possible.
Book a Sketch Session