John Lim is the founder of This Humid House, a botanical design studio founded in Singapore that is committed to developing a language expressed through plants and flowers. The studio has made a name for itself with designs created for luxury brands such as Kenzo, Cartier, Franck Muller, and many others. This week, he is part of the florist special.
John Lim - The Creator of This Humid House
This Humid House was founded in 2017 and is comprised of a team of designers with offices in Singapore and Paris. John and his team's intention is to develop a language expressed through plants and flowers that is reflective of their company's climate, geography, and collective culture.
John's unexpected career change was influenced by his reflections on Singaporean culture and the role of plants, having trained as an architect and botanical designer. The studio's unconventional work has disrupted the floristry industry in Singapore.
As a botanical design studio, This Humid House focuses on the contemporary, constantly exploring how to assemble living materials in a way that feels fresh and relevant today. At the same time, the studio balances principles, refining shape, volume, color, line, and texture to create an emotional connection. This thoughtful approach is consistently applied across all scales of work, from a boutonnière to the design of an entire park.
He says:
"I’m concerned about the lines, form, and shape. We go about (floral arrangements) in a very intentional way and treat it as though it is a sculpture. Our approach is raw, visceral, and stylistic.”
He also has a penchant for incorporating tropical or unusual plants – or parts of plants – into his work, even to the point of foraging for them. For instance, an iconic piece included a bunch of coconuts placed together within an artistically arranged heap of palm fronds.
John also shares about his design style:
"We are obsessed with things that look weird."
A Design Studio for Those Who See Nature Differently
This Humid House specializes in bringing plants and flowers into spaces in a way that feels both natural and distinctive. From weddings and events to landscape design and creative collaborations, their work is shaped by their appreciation for form, texture, and the environment. Each project is thoughtfully designed to create visual interest and a connection.
Their services include:
Wedding designs as a leading wedding designer behind some of the most talked about weddings in Singapore. John works alongside the best wedding planners and vendors in the industry, and they conceptualize and deliver spectacular one-of-a-kind experiences tailored to their clients. They also love decorating and styling wedding destinations with flowers and plants. The HH experience is available worldwide.
Additionally, they have become the go-to floral designers for leading local and international brands, having collaborated on product launches, brand activations, runway shows, and corporate celebrations. As experts in floral design, the team is also available to set the table at your party, relishing every opportunity to engage and connect meaningfully through the language of plants and flowers.
This Humid House provides floral arrangements on an ongoing basis, tailored to homes, offices, restaurants, and hotels. Each engagement begins with a consultation, leading to the development of a floral program that aligns with the client’s brand, aesthetic, and space. These arrangements, which include centerpieces and floral installations, offer a continuous source of visual interest. Contract clients also gain exclusive access to a curated collection of vessels and styling objects.
The studio partners with leading local and international brands to develop unique creative projects. This includes art direction and consultation for editorial and styled shoots, brand campaigns, product development, content creation, and corporate gifting. As brands increasingly seek meaningful connections with the natural world, HH offers its expertise to bring these ideas to life.
As if it weren't enough, they also design and implement indoor plant styling solutions for residential and commercial spaces, selecting plants and planters to complement lighting, spatial conditions, and interior aesthetics.
Beyond interiors, the studio creates layered landscapes for private and public properties, drawing from diverse landscape traditions ranging from modern to classic. Known for its multi-dimensional plantings, This Humid House works with a wide range of plant species suited to the local climate, designing environments that leave a lasting impression.
To see more of their work, visit This Humid House's Instagram account.
Photos by @thishumidhouse.
