Meet Els-Marie Zerf

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for transforming spaces, Els-Marie Zerf brings warmth, style, and functionality into every home or business she touches. She believes that décor is more than just “making a space pretty” - it’s about creating an environment that reflects who you are, supports your lifestyle or brand, and inspires you every day.

Els-Marie’s journey into design began with her studies in Fashion Design, Interior Decorating, and Project Management, giving her a strong foundation in both creativity and coordination. Before launching her own interior decorating business, Something Els Interior Design, in 2012, she spent 13 years as a buyer, mastering the art of curating collections and learning one of her most important lessons, great design is about the client’s personal taste, not her own.

From the very first consultation, Els-Marie takes time to understand your needs, preferences, and budget. She works alongside you to shape a clear vision, build inspiring mood boards, and plan each space so it feels both welcoming and practical. Whether you’re refreshing a single room, decorating an entire home, or styling a corporate space, she ensures every detail is thoughtfully chosen.

Her expertise includes colour coordination, wallpaper selection and installation, fabrics, furniture, lighting, and accessories, as well as layout planning, décor sourcing, and project coordination. She has a particular flair for soft furnishings; including curtains, blinds, cushions, and upholstery - and she loves styling shelves, tables, and walls with art, plants, and statement pieces that bring personality and character to a space.

“I am truly passionate about what I do, and interior design is so much more than just my profession, it’s my life.”

Els-Marie pours her heart and soul into every project, creating spaces that reflect her clients’ personality, lifestyle, and vision. Over the years, she’s had the privilege of working on a variety of projects, from private homes to exclusive hospitality spaces. One of her recent highlights involved cladding custom gaming tables and redesigning a Privé area, a luxurious, modern space perfectly balanced in both style and comfort.

Attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism are at the core of her work. She takes the time to truly understand her clients, their tastes, preferences, and budgets - and makes it her mission to bring those ideas to life without ever compromising on quality.

Communication and collaboration are central to her process. She believes in keeping every project smooth, honest, and enjoyable from start to finish. Els-Marie is also proud of her support team, who share her values of excellence, integrity, and dedication.

For her, design is not about self-enrichment, it’s about creating value, beauty, and spaces that people love to live and work in.

This is what Something Els Interior Design stands for:

Professionalism. Passion. Integrity. A personal touch in every detail.

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