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Explore what influences Yas and the KHAIA team, find inspiration for your Surrey interior design project, or simply read about our latest news, projects and be part of the design journeys we are undertaking for our clients.
Future-proofing your home
Future-proofing your home. One of the most important aspects of our design philosophy is future-proofing a property and whilst it may not be a common request from clients, it sits at the heart of our design ethos at KHAIA. We share our tips on why and how to create interiors that don’t chase trends, but instead focus on elegance, simplicity, and lasting appeal.
How to maximise your space at home?
Are you interested in understanding how to maximise your space at home? Homes often need to be refurbished or redesigned to adapt to a lifestyle, whether they are a property you already live in or one you are buying. Understanding how to maximise and optimise your interior space to fit your lifestyle is core to any interior design plan and every interior designer will use design techniques to do this.
Interior design and architecture: how do they work together?
How will your interior designer and architect work together? Architects and interior designers view projects from different perspectives but work together to achieve the overall aesthetic. Yas Lightowler shares how collaboration achieves exceptional results.
Why is interior design important? And when do I need to bring an interior designer into the design process?
Why is interior design important? Our homes stand as sanctuaries of solace and serenity, where we dream, and where we live. Creating these havens - personal and family spaces - away from the clamour of the modern world, has become increasingly necessary.
Expressive Elegance: The new trend or a way of living?
Expressive Elegance is predicted to be a key trend in interior design for 2024. But what is expressive elegance? Is it simply a passing trend or a way of living? Here, KHAIA looks at how this approach can be used to design elegant, modern spaces that express your personality, and offers tips on how you can achieve this in your own home.
Bespoke Curtains: The Symphony of Sophistication
The personalised details are those that truly breathe life into a space. Curtains that are meticulously crafted to suit your individual style and needs, effortlessly blending function and charm within a room.
Enhancing Interiors with Art.
In the ever-evolving realm of interior design, where aesthetics and functionality converge to create harmonious living spaces, there is an unsung hero that often does not receive the credit it deserves: art.
The Power of Good Lighting.
In interior design, few elements hold as much transformative power as the interplay between natural and artificial light.
Designing with a Family in Mind.
Creating a minimalist, aesthetic, and functional home for a family can seem like a daunting task, but with careful planning and thoughtful design choices, it is entirely achievable.