SEPTEMBER STUDIO

Design: A State of Flux

TheEND and September Studio are strung together by a shared appreciation for imperfections, namely the natural blemishes of Mother Nature’s creation. In practice, respectively: working with the wood grain (yet against it in the metaphorical sense) and leaning into the off-kilter stems, the unruly greenery. Quite naturally, this encourages a fresh design approach each time — no two logs are the same, no two stems are a
perfect match, because “Mother Nature is the best artist.”

This makes perfect sense, listening to Bryce’s overarching design philosophy.  “My design aesthetic is ever-evolving,” he says, “and naturally I lean towards refined maximalism, using shape, colour and texture as my guide.” Despite this affinity to the bold and the beautiful — arrangements brimming with vibrant blooms and far-reaching proportions — he acknowledges design is not a constant state. It’s in flux, the only assurance being that it will change and adapt.

As he puts it, it’s through experimentation that we propel forward as creatives, through “putting ourselves into realms of design we feel uncomfortable with.” Refined by the coals or the obscurities of nature, playing with various mediums and seeking inspiration from far corners of the earth.

Not comfortable, you might say, but very conversational.

Inspiration: Ingredients as Guide

It’s unsurprising, then, that Byrce finds inspiration in the ingredients themselves; they are the basis of the output. “I tend not to start with a plan, per se, but to start working with stems and balance texture and shape from what is guided.” An eye that equally refines and expands, he notes that “Having rigidity in design, personally, just stunts creativity.”

And if the earth’s bounty is his guide, then it’s music that is the prod pushing the process along. A scan of September Studio’s social media presence highlights an abundance of colour, paired with an equally rich collection of tunes. A song for every mood; a banger for every bouquet. “Music is not only a big source of energy for my work, but holds a significant place in my life,” he says. “If you were to ask anyone that spends even a small amount of time in my orbit, [they] will tell you that my life is one big musical, aha.”

A Beautiful Life: The Shared Idyll

At the core, both TheEND and September Studio seek to enrich spaces with soul — a tenet of the ‘beautiful life’, whatever that might mean more broadly to the individual. For TheEND, it’s a commitment to designing interior pieces that spark conversation and connection, serving as daily reminders of craftsmanship, culture, tradition and the tales that continue to unfold.

As Bryce defines it, a beautiful life means, “Pursuing things and connections that make you feel warm… passions, love, connection and memories.” But this is never locked in place, forever changing and metamorphosing — much like his design approach — adapting to each chapter of life.

And on a day-to-day level, it looks like a bunch of blossoms atop the counter, artfully arranged in the textural Bloom Vase. A gentle rhythm, a sweet harmony, the sounds of the sun-drenched coast in the background. 

Filling in the Blanks with Bryce Heyworth

An empty vessel feels like: “Great, I don’t have to clean it then.”

Favourite TheEND piece: The Joshua Standing Lamp, “It’s a striking yet refined form that elevates the space and makes you feel welcome.”

A rebel against: “Most things, really. It’s more about not really letting things affect me — being authentically myself and being confident in that.”