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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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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Best Amazon Sheets — 12 Buys We Like, and How to Find the Best Quality
You can find some of the best sheets on Amazon — here's an edit of some of our favorites
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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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7 Perfect Color Schemes for Open Plan Kitchen and Living Spaces — The Secrets Designers Use for Balance
Choosing the color schemes for open plan kitchen and living spaces can be a tricky blend, unless you follow these expert designer secrets to get them right
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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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"Go for this over white!" 6 beautiful kitchens with black sinks that will convince you to switch up your design
Designers discuss why this dark and dramatic hue is the secret to a stunning kitchen scene
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5 kitchens with dark cabinets that make me want to lean into a moodier cooking space for my next remodel
Dark, atmospheric colors that interior designers have used for kitchen cabinets that'll convince you to go to the dark side
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6 lighting ideas for minimalist homes that look incredible and make spaces feel so much less cluttered
Lighting may be the 'jewelry' of the home, but sometimes, for a more minimalist look, you need to take one piece off
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We're calling it - dark, wall-to-wall carpet is the surprising flooring trend that we'll see making a comeback in 2024
Designers are turning to elegant, dark and moody carpet colors to elevate spaces and make them feel more extravagant
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The 6 essential pieces of furniture you need for a minimalist living room – 'everything else is just clutter!'
A good minimalist living room walks the line between pared back and well-dressed - here's the pieces designers say you need, and what you don't
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4 kitchen cabinet colors that will never go out of style – 'they stand the test of time', say designers
Looking for a timeless color for your kitchen cabinets? These are the ones interior designers recommend for future-proof spaces
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'Kitchen parties are always the most fun' - 5 tricks designers use to make a kitchen perfect for entertaining
5 ways to make your kitchen the ideal place to entertain. Designers share their secrets to creating a space for connection.
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Kitchen island vs no kitchen island – two reasons designers choose this layout, and two reasons they don't
Kitchen islands bring plenty to the table, but they have some major drawbacks which mean they're not for everyone
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