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Secret Spaces

Interior

Custom Interior Design

Completed / Professional Category

Architect / Designer:

Olivia O Wickerts

Studio:

Omeo Design

Design Team:

Olivia O Wickerts / Omeo Design

Copyright:

Coco Rubio

Country:

Spain

Secret Spaces reimagines the boundaries of contemporary living—merging innovation with a playful, site-specific approach that surprises and delights.

Inspired by our clients’ childhood mystery films, this project offers a whimsical and deeply personal take on domestic architecture. Picture seamless walls that reveal cosy reading nooks, children’s hideaways, private cinemas, or walk-in wine cellars. Discreet doors lead to vaulted chambers or hidden corridors that connect indoor and outdoor home worlds in unexpected ways. In one home, a hand-crafted walls conceal a serene spa cave; in another, bespoke cabinetry slides open to unveil a secret study. These moments of wonder not only enchant, but transform how our clients experience space.

Eco-responsibility is embedded in every detail of Secret Spaces. With abundant natural light, earth-conscious materials—such as wood, stone, and organic fibres—and meticulous craftsmanship, interiors are not only beautiful to live in, but meaningful in their impact.

As an evolving series, Secret Spaces reflects our passion for storytelling through bespoke design—an invitation to dream, to explore, and to reconnect with the sense of wonder we carry from childhood. In doing so, we deepen the emotional connection between our clients and their homes.

Omeo Design

OMEO Design is an integral interior design studio specialising in bespoke spaces that tell stories. Founded by Olivia O Wickerts, and inspired by her travels and history’s narratives, OMEO Design incorporates unexpected elements—from private outdoor beaches and cascading water features to hidden caves and sculptural, dual-purpose structures—that go beyond decoration to transform spaces and ignite the imagination.

With meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to creating adaptable environments, our projects blend craftsmanship, technical expertise, and aesthetic sensitivity through a dialogue between art and emotional architecture. Each space is its own universe, designed with deep respect for natural materials and a love for what is truly unique. We do not just design interiors—we create immersive experiences that connect with the senses through cutting-edge innovation, functional design, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas.