"Ingrid was fantastic to work with on our recent home renovation. She listened to our needs over multiple meetings to create a fantastic transformation utilising our current footprint. Functional, practical and aesthetically pleasing. We are so grateful for her expertise — multiple friends have already asked for her details."
— Kitchen & living transformation, Adelaide"We had VillaChic create an entrance cabinet for us about five years ago. From the start, we were impressed by how beautifully it fit — it looks like it was always meant to be there. Five years on, the quality speaks for itself. A rare mix of design, craftsmanship, and durability."
— Custom joinery client, five-year follow-up"We engaged Ingrid from VillaChic to oversee a major renovation of our home, inside and out. The project required rethinking our entire floor layout to create a more functional flow and to connect our living spaces with the outdoors in a seamless, natural way. From the outset, her design concepts were thoughtful, well‑resolved and set a confident direction for the project. She guided, managed and inspired the renovation from initial vision through to completion — and even a little beyond — and was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout.
I was impressed and reassured by her ability to understand what I was hoping to achieve and then take it further in ways that felt thoughtful and completely aligned with how we live. She introduced ideas I never would have thought of, each one adding clarity, purpose and a sense of calm to the space. She also has a passion for the importance of lighting — something I hadn't fully appreciated until working with her — and it has transformed how our home feels day and night. Now I find myself noticing and valuing good lighting everywhere. It makes such a difference.
Her eye for detail is one of her strengths. She delivers quality, presents well‑considered options, and has a talent for simplifying decisions so the process feels clear rather than overwhelming.
Ingrid and the building team behind her were consistently professional. Communication was timely, the project stayed on schedule, and the final result came in within budget. The materials, finishes and design choices feel intentional and enduring — not just beautiful now but thoughtfully selected for long‑term living.
We've now been in our renovated home for over six months, and every day I notice something she designed that I appreciate. The space feels cohesive, warm and genuinely 'us.' She captured the vibe perfectly. I recommend her wholeheartedly."
I'm Ingrid Soetermans, the designer and director behind VillaChic. With a European background and over five years working with Adelaide homeowners, I bring a perspective that is both international and deeply personal.
My approach always begins with layout. A beautifully styled room built on a flawed plan will never feel quite right — but a thoughtfully planned space, even simply finished, will always feel like home. I work closely with each client, listening carefully, asking the right questions, and designing spaces that reflect who you actually are — not a trend.
I work with a trusted network of Adelaide trades and builders, including a close partnership with Hire a Hubby Springfield, to bring designs from concept to completion seamlessly.
ABN 99 610 439 554 · Flagstaff Hill, SA
Every project starts by optimising your space — traffic flow, natural light, and spatial relationships — before anything else is decided.
A design sensibility shaped by both European sophistication and the relaxed warmth of South Australian living.
I design for the long term. Spaces that feel right today and are still beautiful in ten years.
From first sketch to final styling — I can take your project as far as you need, or hand off at any stage.