Relocating to Paramaribo? Make your home feel like home.
Moving to Suriname for work is a big step. Between your assignment, your family’s adjustment, and everything that comes with relocating internationally, your living space should be the one thing you don’t have to worry about.
lilian I-Design is the only certified interior designer in Suriname specializing in expat housing. Since 2008, I have helped international professionals and their families turn unfamiliar houses into comfortable, functional homes — quickly and without stress.
What I offer expats and international companies
Expat Home Styling You arrive, you unpack, and something is still missing. The house is furnished but it doesn’t feel right. I work with what you have — or source locally — to create a space that suits your lifestyle, your taste, and the Surinamese climate.
Furnished Rental Styling (for landlords and companies) If your company manages housing for international staff, the quality of that housing affects retention and wellbeing. I style and prepare furnished properties so they are ready for international occupants from day one.
Color Consultation Suriname’s light is different from Europe or North America. Colors that work at home may feel wrong here. As a certified color consultant trained in the NCS /RAL/ACC systems, I advise on color choices that work with tropical light, local materials, and your personal preferences.
3D Interior Visualization Before any furniture is moved or purchased, I show you exactly what the result will look like. This prevents costly mistakes and gives you full confidence in every decision.
Purchase Guidance Navigating local suppliers and showrooms in an unfamiliar city is time-consuming. I guide you directly to the right options, saving you time and money.
Why expats choose lilian I-Design
- Certified Professional Interior Designer (trained in the USA and the Netherlands)
- Certified Professional Color Consultant (NCS system)
- Based in Paramaribo since 2008
- Works in Dutch and English
- Familiar with the specific needs of international assignments: tight timelines, furnished properties, and temporary living situations
- Visualizations created with RoomSketcher, so you see the result before anything is purchased or moved
Who I work with
I work with individual expats and their families, as well as directly with companies and HR or relocation departments in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. If your organization manages housing for international staff in Suriname, I am available for structural collaboration.
Get in touch
Ready to make your Paramaribo home work for you?
Contact me directly for a no-obligation introduction.
Phone / WhatsApp: +597 853 3810 Email: [use your existing contact form link here]
I respond in English and Dutch.