I create a home that takes care of you
Because a house is measured in square metres, but felt with the soul.
Hello, I'm Patricia Rodríguez
Founder of Essenz · Sensory Interior Design in Basel
There is something many people with a demanding pace of life know well: coming home after an intense day and feeling you still haven't fully switched off.
Your home should help you recover your energy and find calm. But it isn't always designed to support the life you lead today.
I built my career in the life sciences sector, at companies such as Roche and Ciba, always in international, high-responsibility environments. I know the fast pace, the constant pressure and the feeling that work is taking up more and more of your personal life.
And I learned something that doesn't appear in any productivity manual:
A brilliant career needs a home that also looks after you.
Interior design has been my passion since childhood. Long before changing careers, I began studying it to reconnect with something I had always known: that spaces profoundly shape how we feel and how we live.
That conviction, more than twenty years of living and working in Basel, and my experience in high-pressure environments became the foundation of Essenz.
Today I help professionals with a demanding lifestyle transform their houses into homes where they can switch off, recharge, and live with greater well-being. Every project begins by listening to how you live, what you need, and how you want to feel when you step through the door of your home.
Because when your home is truly designed to support you, well-being stops being a distant goal and becomes part of your everyday life.
If this way of seeing well-being resonates with you, I would love to hear your story.
My method
In a world that moves too fast, your home should be the place where you recharge.
At Essenz, we don't follow trends; we follow your story.
My approach brings together three essential pillars to create spaces that are not only seen, but felt.
What you gain when working with me
Choose how you want me to help you transform your home
Emotional well-being
We design your home to be not only beautiful, but deeply comforting. Through light, textures, colours and visual calm, we create a space that helps you feel at ease from the very beginning.
Save time, money, and energy
We take care of everything behind the scenes, so you can focus on what truly matters. We help you avoid costly mistakes and manage the entire process, so you can simply enjoy the result.
Functionality with soul
Every corner is designed with intention. We shape spaces that flow naturally, adapt to your lifestyle, and reflect who you are — not a passing trend.
Guidance in your language
Living abroad comes with enough challenges — your home shouldn’t be one of them. I understand your language, your context, and what you need to feel at home. I guide you through the process with a trusted local network, so everything feels clear, calm and effortless.
Sensory interior design
Our work goes beyond aesthetics,
We design homes that feel harmonious.
Mindful well-being
We create spaces that contribute to your
Emotional well-being applying the principles
of neuroarchitecture.
Supporting you through change
We'll support you through your times of change
so that your home reflects a new stage.
Make your house a cosy home and start feeling truly at home (no renovations or complications needed)
At Essenz, we believe that creating a home goes beyond decorating. This guide is designed to help you understand what’s not working and how to start transforming your home from the essentials, using what you already have — and, above all, listening to how you feel.
Download your guide and start transforming your home today.
Be inspired
Conscious spaces for a life that feels good
Do you want to transform your home and finally feel at ease?
I'm here to listen and support you every step of the way. You don't need to know exactly what service you require. What's important is knowing how you want to feel.