IJ Interiors

Barista Kandy

In the midst of a world that often seems to rush by, “Barista” in the beautiful city of Kandy, stands as a haven of tranquility. Whether seeking a quiet moment of solitude or a spirited conversation, visitors finds solace within its walls. It is a place where time slows down, where senses are awakened, and where the simple pleasure of savouring a perfectly brewed cup of coffee takes on a deeper significance.

The impact of a well considered interior, adds to the overall experience of a brand. When every element, from the colour scheme to the furniture to the lightings and the deco including the greenery, works together harmoniously, it creates an atmosphere that is both modern and simple.

It is a testament to the idea that a good design can enrich lives, fostering connections and creating memories that linger longer even after the last sip is taken.

Client - Barista
Project Type - Coffee shop
Location - Kandy
Area - 1600 sqft
Seating Capacity - 50 people
Status - Completed 2024 April

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Wishing you a Happy & Prosperous Sinhala & Tamil New year !

Team IJ INTERIORS

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In the fast-paced world of air travel, the experience begins long before passengers board the plane. A well designed travel office sets the tone for the journey ahead, blending functionality with aesthetics to create an environment that embodies the excitement and efficiency of aviation. From the moment travellers step through the doors, they should feel a sense of anticipation and possibility, much like stepping into the terminal of a bustling airport.

Hence, this one of a kind travel office will be a memorable one!!

The key to a noteworthy surrounding lies in its theme and concept. Drawing inspiration from the world of aviation, the interior design can mirror the ambiance of an airport. Sleek lines, modern finishes, runway-inspired flooring, one of a kind walls and so on and so forth.
Otherwise stated, elevating the travelling process from a mundane task to an exiting prelude to adventure.

Bon Voyage!!

Client - My Flight Zone
Project Type - Office
Location - Negombo
Area - 1600 sqft
Seating Capacity - 90 people
Status - Proposed

The Ruin - Hiriketiya

The Ruin. A 100 year old structure still standing strong and will continue to, despite giving it a new face. This is one beautiful task we carried out in Hiriketiya. By the bay, on the sand, feeling the breeze, hearing the sea and the rustles of the leaves. Simply significant!
To distance from the visual noise of our cities, we aimed to bring in serenity with light colours and natural materials. While the actual ruin is unaffected, the space was given a stunning upgrade.

The furniture is beach friendly, mostly rattan and wood, locally made including the rattan light fixtures. The floor is a gorgeous titanium black and white at the courtyard. And the remainder of your walking will be on the golden sand on the beach, contrasting magnificently with the blue waters of the sea.

Client - The Ruin
Project Type - Beach front Restaurant
Location - Hiriketiya
Area - 1 Acre Land
Seating Capacity - 150 people
Status - Ongoing 2024

We’re Hiring - Interior Designer..

Codegen Lobby Area

A business’s lobby isn’t just a space for people to pass through or pass the time while waiting to be seen. This familiar, useful space is also an important means of communication.Through facilities, appearance, and other elements, lobbies create an environment that tells visitors about a business and its purpose and values.

To expand that thought, This beautiful space helps us attract and retain visitors as well as providing an environment for increased productivity between colleagues. Sophisticated, yet, simple and calm.

This is about, more than a trend-driven design for this particular lobby & the team members. The trick is to create different spaces for different types of purposes. A quiet, modern private spot as well as a delightful corner for those who look for play spaces to exchange ideas.

Client - Codegen İnternational
Project Type - Lobby area
Location - Colombo
Area - 2400 sqft
Seating Capacity - 60 people
Status - Completed 2023

Kalubowila Residence

A contemporary home with ever evolving styles of the current moment. With its growing acceptance, contemporary has become the go-to choice for those seeking a simple yet sleek look. Hence, this beautiful home is characterised by a neutral colour palette, clean lines, minimalism, lots of natural light and more.

Created a cosy atmosphere by incorporating lavish seating and layered the space with comfortable rugs. The stylish floor tile plays a wide role in bringing out the entire set up forward. A customised console simple yet classy, harmonises with the mirrors and the floor.

The major speciality of this home is that it’s inviting the beauty of the outdoors inside. Which is to say, no curtains!!! Yes…The large windows and maximum natural light.
A good looking uncluttered living environment promoting a sense of calm and balance.

Client - Dr.Manchula
Project Type - Residential
Location - Kalubowila
Area - 3200 sqft
Status - Ongoing 2023/2024

Kurtosh Thalawathugoda

Cafes and similar places aren’t considered only a place where you can grab your much needed craving doses.

It is more of an invitation for a pleasant conversation and escaping from the hectic rhythm instead. With this, the traditional designs have changed.

This is yet another one that sings a lot about its lighting, colours, materials, textures, furniture and its beautiful floor.

How the space is laid out, furnished, lit and decorated, impact on the customer experience. As humans we respond subconsciously to the levels of light, noise, colour and material. That is why we chose them well on a similar note at this pleasant and alluring cafe.

Client - Kurtosh
Project Type - Cafe & Pastry
Location - Thalawathugoda
Area - 860 sqft
Seating Capacity - 24 people
Status - Ongoing 2024

STCB OBA Secretariat

“Esto Perpetua”…. For the love my alma mater.

Located in the picturesque Bandarawela, “S. Thomas’ College” sits proud and loud.

It will feature an impressive secretariat at the school auditorium in the near future.

Boastfully giving center stage to black and blue, the colors of the school. A warm homey wooden floor adds a beautiful contrast to the space. There also stands a terrazzo center table. And so on and so on!!!

Yet one more unmatched design to be proud of !

Client - S.Thomas’ College Banadarawela,OBA
Project Type - Display & Office
Location - Bandarawela
Area - 250 sqft
Status - Proposed 2024

Out with the old, in with the new. Here’s to a new year, here’s to you!

Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead.

Happy New Year!

2024 is all ready for you !

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Out with the old, in with the new. Here’s to a new year, here’s to you!

Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead.

Happy New Year!

2024 is all ready for you !

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Bread Art - Bandarawela

This being an amazing project to explore the charm of pastal colors, we explored it well!!

Bold and vibrant colors often steal the spotlight, while the elegance of pastel colors stays unnoticed. Yet, these muted hues can enrich almost any design.

There were significant limitations such as small square footage with limited seating and narrow and deep work space. We addressed this, we took full advantage of the large windows and maximized light. We complemented rest of the space with gorgeous colors and shapes and introduced a dynamic, reflective tour de force !

Client - Bread Art Bandarawela
Project Type - Pastry & Bakery
Location - Bandarawela
Area - 350 sqft
Status - Completed 2023

“Gifts 🎁 of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”

On this beautiful Christmas, We wish you serenity and love!
May magic and miracles come to you!
May joy and happiness reign in your home!

We hope this Christmas is your most magical yet and that the magic carries over to the new year too!

Have a good Christmas 🎄

“Gifts 🎁 of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”

On this beautiful Christmas, We wish you serenity and love!
May magic and miracles come to you!
May joy and happiness reign in your home!

We hope this Christmas is your most magical yet and that the magic carries over to the new year too!

Have a good Christmas 🎄



Photography : Viraj Fernando Photography
Location : IJ Interiors Studio

Codegen - Lake gaze cafe

A connect and coordinate spot where life and energy starts to kick back in. An appealing office cafeteria to keep everyone alive and kicking throughout the day. Definitely stylish but homely.

Colours are closely related to human consciousness. And smart use of them can instantly bring out emotions in a space. Adding pops of contrasting colours in-between neutrals not only makes it easy for the eyes but also plays with your mood.

A well ventilated area with natural lighting plus ambient lighting. A combination of different types of seating to cater to different moods. A little extra dose of oxygen in the form of plants never hurts.

As they say, “The most innovative ideas happen across a coffee table.”

Client - Codegen international
Project Type - Cafe & Restaurant
Location - Rajagiriya
Area - 1200 sqft
Seating Capacity - 40 people
Status - Completed 2022

The cubes Ella hotel

From a chic little boutique hotel to a great big luxury hotel, it’s crucial to recognise that the appeal lies with its interior design. This is one, located in the beautiful hills.

The presence of wood in most areas really stands out while the rest proudly stands cozy and comfortable . Calming earthy colours meets the serene natural light making the stay even better. More and more the space blends in with the surroundings in a complementary way.

Client - Prasad Fernando
Project Type - Hotel
Location - Ella
Area - 2800 sqft
Bedroom - 4,Bathroom - 4,Restaurant area,Lobby area,Kitchen
Status - Completed 2023

Thalpe villa Rooftop Restaurant

Rooftop terrace can be one of the most exciting spaces of any habitable space, be it residence, offices or cafes. In this case, this is a beautiful residential rooftop restaurant.

They can enable interaction with the world out there, unlike internal spaces that are inward looking. This rooftop design is multi functional. It consists of a restaurant, seating area, relaxing area and of course a meet-up area.

Client - Pasadi & Indika Samarasinghe
Project Type - Restaurant
Location - Thalpe,Galle
Area - 1600 sqft
Seating Capacity - 70 people

Thalpe Villa

If there is an interior design trend that has dominated homes for a while, it’s definitely cane. And it’s here to stay. There is an ever- growing focus on sustainability and the importance of living with a more simplistic approach.

This beautiful apartment complex is one. This entire design has a calming, soothing and a throwback effect. Natural materials and colours from nature seem to resonate more strongly.

Client - Pasadi & Indika samarasinghe
Project Type - Villa
Location - Thalpe,Galle
Area - 6500 sqft
Bedrooms - 8,Kitchens - 4,Liiving areas - 4,Bathrooms - 8

Mr. Murugesu Apartment - The Beachfront 2 by prime residencies

This is a case of a complete awestricken bunch of designers at an apartment facing the seafront. Thoughtfully chosen and perfectly mixed and matched subtle colours are complemented by the natural light.

The custom-designed furnishings and the design solutions adopted create a well balanced rhythmic flow, specially in the case of a small space. Simple yet so luxurious.
Fruitfully transformed a small empty place into a large living picture facing the glorious sea.

Genre : Residential
Client : Gajapathy Murugesu
Area : 800 sqft
Location : Usewetakeiyawa
Status : Completed 2023

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Asmara Office

This is an epicentre of all creativity. For fashion companies, their unique style comes to life at work where inspiration bursts in the form of different things. It makes sense that an office could help set the tone that ultimately impacts employee productivity and therefore the success of a business.

Here at this vast floor, the colours are chosen to be calm and quiet. Entire space used effectively in order to create workspaces comfortable and convenient.
The beautiful greenery which has become a part of it cannot be overlooked. Creates quite the serenity and calm that we think all work spaces should have !

Client - Asmara international
Project Type - Office space
Location - Nawala
Area - 12,000sqft
Capacity - 250 people
Status - Completed 2022
Lighting by - Aslam Carder Lights On

Kids Room - Empire Residence

There’s nothing quite like the magic of childhood. While the rest of your home has subtle textiles and neutral hues, your kids’ room calls for whimsy, playful patterns and lots of colour.

This adorable little room is just that. A custom made wall paper corresponding to nature and wild animals perfectly stands with the rest of the details of the room. Cute stuffed animals, furry carpets and neat furniture.

Designing a room for kids is a lot like raising them….fun, collaborative and just a bit chaotic.

Client - Sabrina Herft
Project Type - Residential
Location - Empire Residence
Area - 2100 sqft
Status - Completed

Beru Cafe

A beautiful cafe marvellously show cases the typical Sri Lankan traits in various areas. The interior is a combination of the furniture and ornaments which bring in the Sri Lankan influence and the warm hospitality.

The colours adds more support to the theme. The floor is a cement titanium, specially coloured just for the restaurant.

Also comes with a beautiful rooftop lounge. This can be the most exiting spaces of any habitable space. A great space to unwind, relax or rejoice and nothing better than the view of plants cascading along with the breeze and not to forget the colours soothing the eyes. The venue offers picturesque rooftop views.

Client - Beru Cafe
Project Type - Sri Lankan Fine Dining Restaurant
Location - Nawala
Area - 1450 sqft
Seating Capacity - 38 people
Budget - 17 million

Rooftop Bedroom & Garden

Isn’t the sky the only limit when you live in a roof top? This blissful space is a rooftop converted into a perfect living. Includes a bedroom, meditation room and a peaceful garden.

Bedroom - Snug as a bug in a rug!! A comfortable bedroom overlooking a serene garden where cane and teak wood have played a major roll.

Meditation Room - Soul searching, self observing, self questioning and self analysing. A calm, self training hall with a beautiful set up. Serene colour palette along with cane and teak wood furniture has that atmosphere which creates the peace in mind just as you would wish, specially when it’s overlooking a beautiful garden.

Outdoor Garden - when you love the nature, the nature loves you back, loaded with greenery, a relaxing lounge sofa, a convenient outdoor dining area. A step away from from the bedroom and a step away from the meditation room. Simply something beautiful.

Genre : Residential
Area : Rooftop Bedroom & Garden
Location : Colombo
Client : Shenika Herath
Status :Completed 2020

Kids Room

Parents are focusing on their kids’ rooms more than ever. “Kids’ interests change so rapidly, you want to be careful about committing to any interior they’ll grow out of.
A bedroom meant exclusively for children does not only become a space meant for sleeping. For children, a room dedicated to their needs and requirements by default becomes a multifunctional space. It is meant for studying, playing, sleeping and additionally, it is also the space that can hold a lot of their things even when they grow up.

Client - Dulan Wijegunawardena & Vileshka Ranchagoda Wijegunawardena
Project Type - Residential
Location - Maharagama
Area - 1100 sqft

Kurtosh Battaramulla

A facade is the connection between the inside to outside of any location. Plays a key role in establishing its identity. Also responsible for the first impression. In the matter of choosing the material, this handsome work of art was made of Amano sheets, bent into a beautiful flowing pattern.
Facades come in all different styles, colours, sizes and materials. Just know that the possibilities are endless.

Client - Kurtosh / Kushan Suriyage - Ruwanthi Udawatta Suriyage
Project Type - Pastry shop
Location - Battaramulla
Area - 600 sqft
Status - Completed 2020

Ranaya Tea Factory

Located in Ettampitiya, Badulla, up in the beautiful hills. A modern office space of a tea factory.

A workplace can be a wonderful and uplifting space specially through excellent design. When it’s both functional and comfortable, everybody is set for success. Harmonising more office decor featuring earthy tones, indoor plants and varied textures adds visual appeal, stimulates focus and creates a serene atmosphere.

Client - Wasantha Jayasekara
Project Type - Office
Location - Ettempitiya
Area - 500 sqft
Status - Completed 2020
Budget - 3.8 million