Chenda Studio candle and ceramics

Meet the founder

Hello, I'm Keo.

Growing up, home was always centered around family. My mom filled our house with the aroma of homemade meals, and friends loved coming over because they knew there would always be incredible food and a warm welcome.

I’ve always been someone who finds comfort in having things feel just right. As a kid, I swept the floors so often that my mom eventually had to tell me to stop. Even in college, my roommate noticed how neatly I kept my side of the room—right down to the perfectly spaced hangers in my closet. Some things never change.

When I had a home of my own, that attention to detail naturally grew into a love of interiors. I was drawn to calm, uncluttered spaces and to choosing things with purpose. And much like my mom, I loved opening my doors to family and friends. There’s something special to me about a home filled with people you love, gathered around good food, talking, laughing, and simply enjoying being together.

Lighting a candle has always been one of my favorite rituals. Much like pouring a glass of red wine at the end of the day, it signals that it’s time to slow down, unwind, and enjoy the moment. It’s such a small thing, but it can completely change the feeling of a room.

I’ve also always loved understated design—pieces that feel timeless rather than trendy. Traveling has shaped that appreciation even more. The homes and spaces I remember most aren’t necessarily filled with beautiful things; they simply feel considered. Everything seems to belong.

That idea is at the heart of CHENDA STUDIO.

I want to create things that bring warmth and beauty into everyday life without asking for too much attention. Things you enjoy living with, reaching for, and perhaps keeping for years.

CHENDA STUDIO began with fragrance, but my hope is for it to grow into a collection of thoughtfully chosen objects for the home—pieces that make everyday moments feel a little more special and homes feel a little more lived in.

Thank you for welcoming CHENDA STUDIO into your home. It means more to me than you know.

Keo ♡