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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What Colors Go With Light Green — 10 Combinations That Will Energize, Calm, and Everything in Between
More vibrant that sage, but softer than a seafoam, these inspiring color pairings will make you realize you've been sleeping on light green
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How Designers Are Decorating With Sage Green to Create Unexpected, Fresh, and Timeless Schemes
There's a lot to love about sage green thanks to its soothing temperament, but to get it right, you need to understand its subtle intricacies
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10 Sage Green Room Ideas That Ooze Serenity and Style
Whether on the walls, floors, furnishings, or finishing touches, sage green can evoke a sense of calm throughout the entire home
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8 Fresh Fall Color Palette Ideas That Constantly Inspire Interior Designers (and Now You)
The easiest way to devise a fall color palette is to take a look outside, and soak in the scenery around you
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'TV Room Dividers' Are the Living Room Layout Trend That Might Spell the End of True Open Concept
TVs are tricky when it comes to design: you want to be able to see them when you do, and not when you don't. Here, designers offer a clever solution
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"No One Does it Better Than Nature" — Here's Why (and How) You Should be Decorating With Earth Tones
People often use the term 'natural' and 'neutral' interchangeably when it comes to colors, but in truth, there is so much more to decorating with earth tones
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7 Disastrous Bathroom Layouts to Avoid — Including One Mistake Our Own Editor is Guilty of Making
While it's certainly important to make your bathroom a beautiful space to spend time in, it's even more crucial to make it one with a layout that functions
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"Seeing Red" Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Thing — Here's How Designers Are Decorating With Red in a Way That Still Feels Timeless
The 'Unexpected Red Theory' certainly put this fiery shade in the spotlight, but we're here to prove, when done right, it's here it stay
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Decorating With Orange Is Easier Than You Think — Here's How Designers Inject the "Energetic" Shade Into Their Schemes
From pops of juicy citrus to grounded earthy tones, orange is far more versatile than you likely realize. Here's how to introduce it into your décor
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Decorating with Brown Used to Feel Dated, But Those Days Are Over — Here's How Designers Recommend Using it
As a naturally-occurring hue, brown can be seamlessly worked into our spaces, but getting the shade, style, and scale right is essential
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From Wide Open Spaces to Cozy Corners — 8 Living Room Layout Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Whether you're looking for ways to anchor a sprawling space or fill a smaller one with more function, here are the living room layout ideas experts recommend
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From an "All Wet Floor" Concept to "Doorless" Shower Screens — Here Are 9 Clever Bathroom Layout Ideas
One thing interior designers all agree on: it doesn't matter how stylish it looks, if you don't get your bathroom layout right, your space simply won't work
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Decorating With Rugs — Interior Designers on What Works and What Doesn't in Your Home
Should you match a rug to your décor, or use it to make a statement in the space? These are the sorts of questions we put to designers — here's what they said
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It's One of These 7 Sofa Layout Mistakes That Are Killing the "Flow" in Your Living Room
If your living room doesn't seem to work well, it might be down to how you've arranged the sofa. These interior design projects show how to get do a couch layout well, instead
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