Design Details & Finishing Touches
Good design lives in the details. From the texture of engraved marble to the glow of custom lighting, these specific touches are what turn a house into your home.
This video shows my process for creating a custom geometric door, from the raw wood pieces to the final polished and finished product. It's all about the craftsmanship.
The foyer is the first impression of your home. This elegant entryway features beautiful monochrome inlay flooring, classic wall paneling, and a delicate floral wallpaper.
Using plants in interior design can instantly increase the aesthetic appeal and bring life into a room. This video shows how we use greenery to freshen up spaces and add a touch of nature indoors.
A custom-designed trophy wall unit with frameless glass and integrated lighting. It's a stylish and contemporary way to display achievements and cherished items.
This mesmerizing glass chandelier is made of hundreds of individual crystal and colored glass pieces. It acts as a stunning, magical centerpiece in this luxurious living room.
A close-up of a minimal dressing unit, showing the reflection of the bedroom in the mirror. The details, like the textured wall and pink chair, create a cohesive and stylish corner.
The making of a dreamy living room chandelier. This video shows the process of assembling the thousands of green and clear glass fragments into a stunning, custom light fixture.
This is how marble engraving is done on site. We created a contemporary concave pattern on this marble slab, exalting the beauty of the natural stone through its depth and wavy texture.
A pastel vanity corner that is both elegant and charming. The design features a 'Hello Gorgeous' neon sign, gold accents, and a mix of pink and mint green for a playful, glam look.
About Design Details & Finishing Touches
It is easy to focus only on furniture, but a room truly comes alive when you get the finishes right. I often prefer on-site marble engraving over pre-made panels because you get a continuous, custom pattern that feels like it is part of the architecture, not just something mounted onto the wall.
The magic of a home lies in the details that you do not find in a catalog. My process focuses on these specific finishes that bridge the gap between basic construction and a polished interior.
On-Site Marble Engraving
Instead of buying ready-made textured tiles, we often work with natural marble slabs on-site. This allows us to carve concave patterns or linear grooves directly into the stone. It creates a depth that catches the light differently throughout the day, adding a layer of sophisticated texture that looks seamless.
Custom Lighting Fixtures
Lighting is not just about brightness, it is about the mood. I love working on chandeliers that are built piece-by-piece, using hundreds of glass fragments or crystal components. We assemble these to fit the specific volume of your living room, ensuring the scale is perfect for your ceiling height. It transforms a standard ceiling into a focal point.
Finishing Touches
The final layer is where we bring in the personality. Whether it is a vanity corner with a neon sign and gold hardware, or a trophy unit designed with frameless glass to keep the focus on your achievements, these details matter. We avoid standard fittings in favor of custom solutions that align with the specific flow of your room.
When we plan a renovation, I look at every corner. If you have an empty wall, we look at how paneling or a custom unit can add storage and visual interest simultaneously. My goal is to ensure that no part of your home feels like an afterthought.
Asra Khateeb
I am Asra. I do not just pick out furniture from a catalog. I believe the character of a home is found in the specifics, like how we can carve patterns into marble on-site or engineer a chandelier piece by piece. My goal is to make your space feel deeply personal through thoughtful, hands-on design.
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