Tanya Design Montenegro is a boutique interior‑architecture studio celebrated for weaving Montenegro’s storied past into contemporary, life‑enhancing spaces. Founded and directed by Belgrade‑born designer Tatjana Pustinja Nikolić, the practice operates from the Adriatic coast yet draws on her cosmopolitan journey through Serbia, Russia, Cyprus, and the Swiss‑Italian Riviera. Each commission distills those experiences into a Mediterranean‑fusion aesthetic where rugged stone, reclaimed timber, and artisanal accents meet Scandinavian clarity, saturated color, and cutting‑edge technology.
In 2025 the studio earned global acclaim when Luxury Lifestyle Awards crowned it Best Villa Renovation Interior Design in Montenegro for the Gornja Lastva Heritage Restoration Project. The landmark commission transformed a cluster of 19th‑century pink‑stone ruins perched above Tivat and Boka Bay into Villa Tanya, a discreet estate comprising a main residence, guest house, staff quarters, pool, summer kitchen, and on‑site design atelier. Original masonry was painstakingly stabilized; partial glass floors invite natural light deep inside; and smart‑home systems make living effortless while respecting the building’s 1878 soul.
Environmental responsibility drives every creative decision. Rainwater harvesting, solar readiness, energy‑efficient HVAC, and the thoughtful re‑use of indigenous materials are standard practice rather than embellishment. Yet technical rigor never eclipses emotion. Tanya’s signature is “curated warmth”—spaces layered with heirloom pieces, contemporary craftsmanship, tactile textiles, and bold chromatic gestures that reveal each client’s personal story.
Today, Tanya Design Montenegro continues to elevate Montenegrin heritage, creating environments where tradition breathes easily in a modern frame—and where people immediately feel at home.
