Meet Enrika — Co-Founder & Designer of Amier Home
I've always believed that the spaces we live in shape the way we feel. Long before I knew interior design was a profession, I was creating little worlds of my own.
As a child growing up in Lithuania, I would spend countless hours in my father's workshop. He was an accomplished painter and Director of the Vilnius Art Factory, so I was surrounded by artists, creativity, and craftsmanship from an early age. While he worked, I'd experiment with mosaics, stained glass, painting, and sculpture. When no one was looking, I'd even sneak into neighbouring building sites to build tiny "rooms" out of bricks. Looking back, I realise I was designing interiors long before I knew what that meant.
From the age of seven, I attended a specialised art school where traditional education was combined with creative studies. Painting, drawing, and sculpting became part of everyday life, nurturing a passion for design that has stayed with me ever since. After school, I went on to study fashion design, developing an appreciation for proportion, texture, colour, and craftsmanship that continues to influence my approach to interiors today.
Soon after graduating, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life and moved to the United Kingdom. I didn't speak a word of English, making the experience both exciting and incredibly challenging. It was there that I met a handsome young Kiwi named Stuart—now my husband, business partner, and the other half of Amier Home.
Together we spent several wonderful years living and working in London, building a business that collaborated with interior designers on large commercial projects and major events, including London Fashion Week. It was an exciting chapter that deepened our appreciation for thoughtful design and the way beautiful spaces can transform how people experience them.
Our shared passion naturally led us into renovating and flipping homes. We purchased a property in Chiswick, completely transformed it, and sold it just a few months later. We were instantly hooked. My favourite part of every renovation wasn't the construction—it was styling each home with carefully chosen furniture, artwork, and décor. Working within modest budgets challenged us to source unique pieces that created impact, and it was incredibly rewarding to see buyers fall in love with the finished spaces. More often than not, they wanted to purchase the furniture as well.
When we eventually moved to New Zealand, we continued renovating homes but quickly noticed something was missing. The incredible variety of beautifully designed furniture, homewares, and unique décor we had taken for granted in Europe simply wasn't as accessible here. We realised there was an opportunity to create something different—a place where people could discover thoughtfully curated furniture and timeless pieces that felt truly special.
That idea became Amier Home.
What began as a collection of notes on my phone has grown into a business built around one simple belief: your home should be a reflection of who you are. It should feel personal, inspiring, and filled with pieces that tell your story rather than simply follow trends.
At Amier Home, we're passionate about curating furniture and décor with warmth, character, and lasting beauty. We believe in craftsmanship over fast furniture, timeless design over passing trends, and creating spaces that feel collected over time rather than decorated overnight.
One quote has always stayed with me, from designer Nate Berkus:
"Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love."
That philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do.
I hope Amier Home inspires you to embrace your individuality, create spaces that bring you joy, and surround yourself with pieces you'll love for years to come.
You deserve to live beautifully.
Enrika x