Interior Design Winner 2022-2023

• date
  January 2023
• publication
  INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS
• location
  AFRICA & ARABIA’S BEST
• author
  SADAF SOFI
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Arabian Property Awards – Interior Design Winner 2022-2023.
A Interiors

An eclectic design firm based in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. it specialises in interiors, fabrication, curated furniture collections and art. The company offers tailored and comprehensive design services catering to a wide spectrum of tastes, preferences and styles. With a firm desire to conceptualize, orchestrate and devise multi-functional spaces that are flexible and pragmatic yet stylish, the founder Al Anoud Khalid Mishaal set-up A Interiors to do more than just design residences, but to define lifestyles.

The design firm’s growing success is the result of Al Anoud’s contagious enthusiasm, keen eye for detail and hands-on styling approach. With an uncanny ability to grasp the true essence of client’s design preferences, Al Anoud develops a definitive style for each project. It is this capacity for understanding the true nature, desires and driving forces behind each assignment that ensures A Interiors longevity and loyalty among clients. The company’s design of a private residence (the ABA project) combines modern sleek lines with traditional Islamic influences to create a sense that is both calming and comfortable.

The palace interior design project applies a minimalist design and an aesthetic inspired by the oriental movement. This is enhanced through the strategic appliance of geometric shapes. The project requirements entailed high ceilings, and big windows in all areas to enhance natural light as much as possible, three bedrooms on the first floor, daily living on the first floor, a guest room on the ground floor, a formal dining area that could accommodate up to 30 people, a second dining room on the ground floor for daily use, a daily living area on the ground floor, a large formal reception area on the ground floor and light colours used across all areas.

The breathtaking handcrafted ceilings were designed in Beirut by expert wood craftspeople Nest. This incredible feature gives a sense of muted elegance that elevates the height of each room. The private client wanted to mix the old with the new, so wooden elements were reinforced throughout the interiors to create a primary design foundation and subtle accents that animate the space. Korean artist Cha Seung and curator and art consultant Raneem Farsi, co-founder of the AR Art Advisory collaborated with A Interiors to select the perfect pieces for the space. There is also a beautiful custom designed elevator with Pierre Frey wallpaper to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Maintaining clean, neutral colours, the rooms cohesively blend into one another, allowing for unity in design, but also enabling the unique vintage collectibles hand curated to stand apart and shine. Purposeful splashes of colour and accessories artfully selected by Rabat Manzil draw the eye around each room. Lavish, gilded mirrors pay homage to Islamic and Middle Eastern traditions while also creating a magical symmetry. Bespoke furniture sourced from Greek designers Karageorgiou complete the minimalist design, fusing together function with art. Sculptural tiles designed by Tiles of Ezra and delicately placed within the swimming pool harmonise and completes the overall look.