Step into the extraordinary world of Anderson Edewor, a self-taught interior designer who has made a name for himself in the industry. Known for his keen eye for detail and his unique ability to transform rejected items into stunning decor pieces, Anderson’s innovative approach to design has earned him a stellar reputation. His projects are a testament to his exceptional uses of colours and patterns and his commitment to sustainability through the use of recycled materials.

Anderson serves as the mastermind behind ADD+ and holds positions in multiple companies within its group. He serves as the creative director for S.ea.consulting, its interior design division. This is where some of his imaginative concepts come to fruition.

But Anderson’s sense of style extends far beyond interior design. With a background in fashion, he is a style icon in his own right. In fact, he has recently launched 3Os.stores, a new menswear store, to share his passion for fashion with the world.

Join us as we delve into the mind of this brilliant and multifaceted artist.

You shifted from the field of physics to fashion and then business and ultimately found your passion in interior design. Tell us about your personal and professional journey. What inspired these decisions?

I have always liked fashion, so that was a natural progression. The demand for my unique style and taste in interior design is what sparked the beginning of my business. I’ll elaborate:

I was born in Delta State. After completing primary education in Warri, I continued my studies in the Benin Republic before attending the University of Port Harcourt, where I graduated from the Department of Geophysics. During this time, Shopaholics, a well-known retail store, came into existence.

Taking a leap of faith, I got a space for fashion. While we were in business, people started asking about the designer behind its aesthetics. This led to receiving offers for interior design projects – interior design chose me.

Following graduation from university, I enrolled in fashion school and simultaneously established a 5-bedroom boutique hotel in Port Harcourt called “#1“. Since then, things have only gotten busier as demand continues unabated.

Despite this success, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to stick with fashion or interior design. The first few weeks I spent reflecting on this dilemma at Lagos Business School made me realise that both fields could be combined effectively under one umbrella: an image consulting firm wherein both fashion and interior design harmoniously coexist.

The path towards this decision is attributed mainly to clients and audiences, who played influential roles along the way; their support helped solidify what felt right for me. I was chosen for this.

What was once my interest and hobby eventually became my profession. Now, I am fortunate enough to be paid for bringing my imaginative ideas into reality.

How did you approach learning interior design on your own?

I have always had an eye for good things, and being somewhat of a semi-perfectionist, it was like plug-and-play. I immersed myself in architectural books and sought advice from friends. I educated myself on using measuring tapes and floor plans, conducted local market research, and started a ‘design for less’ account.

To be honest, you don’t need many resources to start an interior design business. Use your space as your first canvas and post photos online.

Because I was sure I wanted to be a solution in the industry, I understood that achieving this goal would only be possible with the assistance of a team of architects. I rented a space in Lekki Phase 1, hired two architects to join me, and started sharing my ideas with them for visual presentations. That was it.

My challenge was that my team felt I was too fast for them, and it was a struggle because I could multitask so well, but they consistently required my physical presence on-site to work the magic.

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