Our Story & Philosophy
We don't design for trends. We design for lives.
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Designing with purpose, chemistry, and respect
With a background in Architecture, Urbanism, and Design Thinking, Lorena has over 20 years of experience in Interior Design. With a passion for history, the arts, nature, and human connection, her ethos centres around designing with purpose and respect.
Casa Alchemy is a residential Interior Design Studio and Academy. We specialise in creating connections between people and the spaces they live in — transforming 100+ homes across Australia, New Zealand, USA, Dubai, Germany, Portugal, and Brazil. Winner of 5 industry awards.
We believe everyone has the right to a safe home. That is why every subscription of our Alchemy Academy automatically donates 1% to institutions we love and trust:
What we stand for
Yes to understanding value
No to overconsumerism. We choose quality and appreciate the lasting essence of natural materials.
Yes to finding your unique essence
No to fitting into a style. We translate your authentic self into a personalized, grounded sanctuary.
Yes to listening with kindness
No to imposing solutions. We understand your daily rituals and offer expert technical advice.
Yes to making knowledge accessible to everyone
No to the idea that good design is a privilege. We empower home designers everywhere.
Awards & Accolades
Our commitment to design excellence, materiality, and client collaboration has been recognized by industry bodies across Australia and South America.
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20131st Place — Best Use of Glass (Specialists Vote)
Awarded for outstanding architectural integration and creative application of glass elements in interior exhibition spaces.
1st Place — Best Space (Peoples' Vote)
Recognized as the most popular and inspiring curated exhibition space by the visiting public.
1st Place — Design Thinking for Kids Helpline
Awarded for excellence in empathetic, user-centered space design and structural problem solving.
Best of Houzz Design & Service
Recognized for outstanding residential portfolio popularity and high-quality client service standards.
Best of Houzz Design & Service
Awarded for continuous design excellence, community contribution, and client satisfaction.
What Our Clients Say
"Lorena is an outstanding professional. She's created a service that helps people in a simple and uncomplicated way. Her Casa Consult is perfect for those who need to get started without all the fuss. I had a 2-hour in-person consultation to define the style and identity of my brand and it was absolutely the best investment to get my studio off the paper and flying."
Rawh Studios
Sydney, Australia
"We did 2 hours of consulting with Lorena and it was wonderful. We showed her our ideas and she gave us great concepts on how to improve the project and layout. In just 2 hours we managed to talk a lot about different rooms in the house. I highly recommend her consultancy service."
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Sydney, Australia
"I highly recommend Lorena Couto. We have a very challengingly narrow block and having her help on guiding us on how to use the spaces has been life-changing! She has great knowledge of suppliers and was able to match our style and needs to create such great spaces. I can't wait to see the results!"
Angelica
Sydney, Australia