Nazila Kohanarieh
Los AngelesI’m a true believer that your environment has a direct effect on your state of mind. I studied Interior Design at FIDM and have transformed many homes over my 15 years in the industry by staging and remodeling. Today I’m using my experience backed by a company who delivers on quality, great customer service, and a wide range of products. My favorite part of this job is the opportunity to meet and connect with people; I learn something new from each and every one. The funny thing is that Geometry was my favorite subject in school and logical problem solving my favorite pastime. Both are what I use at my job and I’m loving it!
MY ADVICE:
- Save space when storing towels by rolling them instead of just double folding.
- Think you don’t have enough space for a closet? Turn any wall into a closet with a custom unit that can be designed with a combination of hanging sections, drawers, shelves, and cubbies.
- Turn that rarely-used attic into a dressing room. No ceiling is too short, or too slanted when you come up with a design that’s been specifically tailored to your space.
“You and the installers did a great job and my closet looks fantastic! I’m so happy with it! Thank you so much again for all your help. It was so great running into you. Thank you again!”
– Jessy
MY FAQ’s:
“How do you first approach a space? In other words, what’s the first thing you think about when you first see a client’s closet space/storage problem?”
I try to figure out what bothers my client the most about their space and then we collaborate on the best solution to fix it.
“What is the biggest design obstacle you’ve overcome? i.e. awkwardly angled walls, electrical sockets in bizarre places, big collections in small spaces.”
The biggest obstacle that I’ve overcome in a closet was a walk-in closet that was not wide at all and two people had to share it. Another company’s designer suggested that the poor husband hangs his clothes like they do in stores on the wall with hooks. I suggested that we utilize the space by having a half wall in the middle of the walk-in where we could have a double hang on one side and shelves for shoes and folded clothes on the other. Problem solved!
“Since collaboration is such an integral part of the design process, how do you like to engage or connect with clients in order to help them realize their vision for a space?”
Since closets are such personal spaces and no two people use them the same way, designing them is a collaboration between me and the client. The best way is to go over the inventory first, then start the design process in the actual space by using masking tape as a visual aid for the client.
“How are you inspired by a home’s existing décor? Is there anything specific that you look for during an in-home consultation?”
The home’s existing décor tells you a lot about the client. It gives me an idea about the coloring and material scheme, also how the client likes to store things. For example, if I see shelving mostly utilized without doors, or baskets instead of drawers – this offers me insight I can use to design their new space.
Schedule a free design consultation with a designer.
Each of our custom systems is completely personalized and begins with a complimentary design appointment.
Schedule a ConsultWhat should I expect?
During the consultation you and a designer will discuss your expectations, desires, and project budget, with the aim of designing an organization system that will:
- Turn your dream into reality
- Organize you efficiently
- Create space for everything
- Maximize your storage
- Create optimum visibility
- Preserve your items
- Add value to the home
- Harmonize with your décor
