Faaizah Shah
Writer and design expert Faaizah Shah is the founder of The Interiors Consultancy. She has worked with designers such as Staffan Tollgard and design houses such as Sanderson to help them understand and communicate their narratives. She is known for crafting engaging stories and imaginative content, and understanding great decor from her years alongside some of the best creatives in the industry. She is also a contributor to Livingetc.
Latest articles by Faaizah Shah
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'They're a Classic for a Reason' — How to Find the Best White Bedding Sets When There's so Much Choice
We look at how to differentiate between white bedding sets, and choose our favorites for a modern, yet classic style in a bedroom
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What Exactly are Egyptian Cotton Sheets? We Explain, and Find the Best You Can Buy
We've all heard of Egyptian cotton sheets, but what does that actually mean? And are some better than others? We find out
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What are the Most Comfortable Pillowcases? From Temperature Regulating to the Best for Your Skin
When you're looking for comfort in your pillowcases, material matters. These are the best you can buy
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'It's the Most Sophisticated Alternative to Plain Sheets' — The 12 Best Striped Bedding Sets to Buy Right Now
The best striped bedding sets are a great alternative to plain white sheets when you want to add some personality to your bedroom, and they can look just as timeless
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'The Best Dressed Beds All Have One!' 12 Bolster Pillows to Buy to Elevate Your Bedroom
Find the best bolster pillows to add to your bed or couch for a stylish upgrade that makes any space look better
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5 Mistakes That Are Making Your Living Room Look Smaller — How Many Are You Making?
Are you accidentally making your living room look smaller? These are the mistakes the designers are noticing in your home
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How to Add Color to a White Bathroom — 8 Ways to Bring Life to a Stark Space
If you're looking to bring a bit of boldness to your all-white bathroom, here are the five colors the designers are currently coveting
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How to Pick the Right Marble Slab — This is the Secret Designers Know to do When Choosing Countertops
If you're looking to find your dream marble countertop, here are the pointers to help you narrow it down
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5 Mistakes Designers Say are Making Your Entryway Look Smaller — And How To Solve Them
Poorly designed entryways can feel small and cramped, we speak to the experts to find out what mistakes to avoid
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5 Mistakes That are Making Your Kitchen Look Smaller, According to Designers
Interior designers share the mistakes they always spot in the kitchen, and why they're actually making the space look smaller
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The 12 Best Linen Bedding Sets — Style-Editor Approved Buys For Feeling of Comfortable Luxury
The 12 best linen bedding sets to help you create that sense of understated luxe at home, chosen by our editors for their durability and style
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5 Kitchen Layout Mistakes Designers Will Always Avoid if They Can
A badly laid-out kitchen is an obstacle to creating a space that is efficient and easy to use. Here are 5 the designers avoid
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9 Updates Interior Designers Want You to Make in 2024 — These Ideas Make Your Home a Million Times Better
With the new year comes new ambitions for the home, here are the top 8 updates the designers want to see you make
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Best Comforters for Hot Sleepers — These are the Best to Buy for a Comfortable Night's Sleep
If you get overheated during the night, it might be your bedding causing you issues. These are the best comforters for hot sleepers to consider
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5 Ways Interior Designers Used Color This Year That Have Changed Decorating Rules for Good
Designers have been painting with increasingly bold strokes when it comes to their use of color — these spaces have changed how we're decorating with color from here on out
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10 Ways Designers Decorate Modern Walls To Create Homes That Feel Warm and Inviting
These modern wall decor ideas will help you create spaces that feel like home, elevated spaces you can relax and unwind in but that look good, too
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5 Ways to Add a Pantry to Even the Smallest of Kitchens — "A Little Creativity Adds So Much Storage"
Designers know how to add a pantry to a small kitchen - and they don't involve getting rid of something else to make room. The secrets to extra storage
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The 8 Rules for Dark Entryways — How Designers Perfect the Art of the Moody First Impression
Dark entryways set the tone for a luxe, inviting home - but they're not as easy to get right. These 8 rules are the ones designer swear by
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The 12 Best Comforters - Stay Warm All Winter With No Big Heating Bills Required
The 12 best comforters as chosen by the Livingetc team for their warmth, durablity, style and price tag. Stay warm all winter, and cozy all year
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The 12 Best Gray Bedding Sets - For Bedrooms That Are Instantly Soothing
The Livingetc editors have chosen the 12 best gray bedding sets from their favorite bedding stores - sheets and covers which create restful schemes
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Are These the Best Linen Sheets? 12 Sets to Buy for Effortlessly Elevated Bedrooms
Our edit of the best linen sheets will help you bring texture and style to your bed set-up
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What are the best white sheets? Our top picks for classic, elegant bedrooms
Shop the best white sheets for a bed that has a hotel-style feel and that always feels fresh
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"Dark white" is the new color trend that we think might replace warm neutrals for more expensive-looking homes
This nuanced wall color is making a splash with designers for light, luxurious spaces as an alternative to warm-toned off whites
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Minimalists love decorating with this surprising dark color - it's such a clever alternative to neutrals for moody spaces
We're seeing an unexpectedly bold color choice come through in otherwise minimalist spaces - here's what designers are choosing when they go to the dark side of decorating
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