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When Love Island Season 6 Winner and breakout star Serena Page needed a sanctuary from the spotlight, she turned to Tyka Pryde—the celebrated Black interior designer behind some of the most modern and sharp spaces in the game. Together, the two created a calming, sculptural retreat that’s less about escapism and more about grounding. Think movement mixed with warm minimalism over flash, and custom comforts designed to support much-deserved rest.

Tyka describes working with Serena as pure joy. “She’s one of the funniest, most lighthearted people I’ve ever worked with,” the designer says. “She brought her own spark and personality into every conversation.” That trust and openness allowed Tyka to lean into her signature approach—one that layers form and feeling, architecture and emotion, in equal measure.

From the curved lines of the furniture to the quiet strength of the color palette, everything in Serena’s home was designed to evoke softness without sacrificing structure. “When you’re working with whites and neutrals, form and texture become everything,” Tyka explains. Rather than letting things fall flat, she leaned into sculptural silhouettes—rounded sofas, statement lighting, and custom-made pieces that feel both artful and intimate.

The neutral tones act as a canvas, allowing shapes to take the lead. There’s a rhythm to the space: curves echo in unexpected places, creating visual interest without noise. It’s a masterclass in restraint that still feels expressive—a balance that speaks to both Tyka’s vision and Serena’s evolving sense of self.

A Home Built for Balance

As a fast-rising public figure, Serena needed a space that could offer reprieve from a demanding travel schedule and a growing media spotlight, and there’s something really poetic about another Black woman being able to help her curate that space. Tyka rose to the challenge and delivered with serenity as the guiding principle. “She wanted a bubble sofa, a large plush bed, and an overall sense of calm,” she recalls.

The crown jewel? A custom wall-to-wall headboard that acts as both a sculptural anchor for the room and a literal soft place to land. “It gives the room this cocooning feeling that makes you want to stay there all day,” Tyka says. It’s also the first official piece from her new custom furniture line, launching in November—a poetic alignment of two women building new chapters in tandem.

Design With Depth

While the finished rooms are undeniably beautiful, Tyka wants people to understand that interior design is more than aesthetic. “There’s budgeting, spreadsheets, logistics, and project management—but most importantly, there’s psychology,” she says. “It’s about deeply understanding what your client needs and creating a space that feels like them—even better than they imagined.”

And for Serena? That meant creating a place that felt elevated but effortless. Modern yet lived-in. A home that mirrors the star’s lightness and layers, while holding space for rest, joy, and reinvention.