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Form Before Function: Inside the World of KAOI - Surround Living
Architecture & Design

Form Before Function: Inside the World of KAOI

Before KAOI was ever a brand, it existed in the form of boredom, intersected with a desire to explore uncharted territory, and a longing for something new and perhaps challenging. And like those wh...

CultureWeaving Heritage into the Home - Surround Living

Weaving Heritage into the Home

Weaving Heritage into the Home: Karen Cushions, Isaan Triangles, and Handwoven RugsHandwoven textiles carry more than just patterns—they carry stories of heritage, resilience, and community. At Sur...

CultureCrafting Timeless Conversation Pieces with Lotus Arts de Vivre - Surround Living

Crafting Timeless Conversation Pieces with Lotus Arts de Vivre

There is beauty to be found in rarity, and it’s not the kind that fades with fashion, but the type that sticks around, the sort of beauty that acts as a conversational piece.  It compels you to loo...

Architecture & DesignA Vision of Quiet Grandeur: The Timeless Allure of Neilson Hays Library - Surround Living

A Vision of Quiet Grandeur: The Timeless Allure of Neilson Hays Library

Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, the Neilson Hays Library is more than a repository of knowledge—it is an architectural masterpiece that transcends time. Designed by the distinguished Italian archi...

Architecture & DesignFrom Pagodas to Porcelain: Bringing Chinoiserie into Your Home - Surround Living

From Pagodas to Porcelain: Bringing Chinoiserie into Your Home

As seen in  Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur (Featured photo: Mariam Medvedeva/ De Gournay) The word chinoiserie may be derived from the French word chinois, which means “Chinese”, but it’s a far cry fr...

LifestyleRugs with Soul: From Heritage to Home - Surround Living

Rugs with Soul: From Heritage to Home

At Surround Living, our passion for timeless design extends beyond furniture to the very foundation of your space—rugs that anchor, accentuate, and add soul. Alongside our curated selection of vint...

LifestyleAt Home with Pichita: Crafting Fashion & Home with Soul - Surround Living

At Home with Pichita: Crafting Fashion & Home with Soul

Standing out? There’s an art to it,  but it has to come from the right place. If it's through loud proclamations, then it all seems inauthentic. Through quiet confidence is where you shine the brig...