by Naveen ShakirLeave a CommentI love the power of a good layout. And I can’t tell you how satisfying it was to see this floor plan change and bring the design to life. This particular space was in need of furnishings and accessories, but also needed better flow. Figuring out how people move in their home (and why) as...
by Naveen ShakirLeave a CommentThis yard was so much fun to work on! It had a lot of challenges with awkward angles to the walls, a lack of greenery, a few eyesores, a strange flow, but… a beautiful pool in the middle of it. I live for this kind of a project. The main concern in this yard was...
by Naveen ShakirLeave a CommentWhen I walked into Neda’s house, I knew this was gonna be good. I loved her style. It was light and bright with neutrals and earthy tones as well as an occasional pop of blue and teal. I was thrilled when she said she wanted to keep heading in that direction, but with a bit...
by Naveen Shakir2 CommentsThis is a really special transformation for me. It’s the first project that I’ve had where it was a complete blank slate. Every single item was picked for this room. And I’m just so grateful for Norah who not only has a great eye for design, but really gave me the freedom to fully implement...
by Naveen ShakirLeave a CommentWhen I first saw this space, I was extremely grateful to see that this was my starting off point. The artificial grass, pavers, wooden paneling and lighting had all set the stage for what the space could look like. We just had to add some furniture and plants! The wooden paneling had been taken up...
by Naveen S.4 CommentsI’ve always loved Maggie’s home and yard. Her home has been a source of inspiration for me ever since the moment I saw it almost 9 years ago. She was also my very first home and garden tour on my blog, so when she asked me to help her revamp her yard last year, I...
by Naveen S.Leave a CommentIt feels insane to say this, but it took 1 year to finish this project and get it photographed… And there’s still one more rug that could have been added to this room. However, I’ve accepted that this is the world we live in – delays, availability issues, custom furniture issues, COVID restrictions/schedules in general,...
by Naveen S.Leave a CommentI love a good before and after, and Part IV (the final part) of the Safaniya Drive Project is a pretty fabulous one! If you missed Part I, II & III of this project, make sure to check out the living and dining room makeover, the home office makeover as well as the master bedroom...
by Naveen S.1 CommentAnd now it’s on to Part III of the Safaniya Drive Project! After finishing Vina’s living and dining room and home office, we then moved on to her master bedroom. By this point in the design process, the actual design takes far less time than it did at the beginning of a project. This is...
by Naveen S.6 CommentsI’m so excited to show you Part II of the Safaniya Drive Project! We started with Vina’s living and dining room makeover, and then moved on to her multifunctional and much-needed office. What often happens with a multifunctional space is that your functions sort of get mixed up if you don’t clearly define the purpose...
by Naveen S.Leave a CommentWhile we needed a lot of new furnishings for Theresa’s Living & Dining Room Makeover, her bedroom was a totally different story! It’s a small room, but not only is the furniture great with lots of storage, but more importantly… it fits perfectly in the space. So to cozy up the room we didn’t actually...
by Naveen S.4 CommentsI am so excited to share this dramatic before and after of Theresa’s living and dining room after months of COVID-related delays, curfews and lockdowns. It’s been a rough few months, but at least things are starting to get a little bit better now! Theresa recently moved into one of the newer rental homes in...