What are some of
your more memorable
key pieces you have
designed?
Sameera The Secret Study with the
Flamingo artwork by Art Painting Lab. For
starters, it is a very useful desk unit that has
ample storage and can be closed off and
placed anywhere, as it is quite small in size. And
secondly, it is unique in design and color and it
has a hand painted flamingo on it.
The Wonderland Wardrobe- it is a magical piece
that brings a lot of serenity to a room, and the
beautiful wallpaper adds a touch of femininity
to it too.
Also the two custom beds I made last year for
an adorable shared room. It was a lot of fun
coming up with a functional, unique piece that
has built in night lights…
What gives you
inspiration?
Sameera I get inspired
by my travels, art, fashion,
nature, my childhood
memories, travelling
with my children, books,
animations, and most of all
my two daughters Lana and
Sasha.
Are there strong aesthetic
trends in children’s
furniture? What are these
for 2016?
Sameera I would say there are…One
of my favorite is black and white themed
rooms and accessories. Also the use of
oversized art, Hanging Egg chairs indoors,
half painted walls or gradient walls. Also
probably more products made with 3-D
printers, including more innovative lights
and buying local and supporting smaller
homegrown brands rather than buying
mass produced furniture and accessories.
What are your tips for our
readers who are designing a
room for their child? Where
do they start and what
are the most important
aspects?
Sameera I would say start with well-made
neutral staple pieces for the room, such as
a bed and perhaps storage of some sort like
a chest of drawers or a cupboard. And then
decide on the walls, if you don’t want to add
patterned wallpaper or paint or a gradient
wall, you can purchase a large wall decal to
make an impact. And then a rug large enough
to cozy up the room and bring warmth to it.
Most often a light rug on a dark wooden floor
or vice versa looks good.
Try to then think of a general color scheme
or a pop of color that appeals to you or your
child. Keeping this in mind, play around with
the accessories, such as the curtains, cushions
and bedding.
A cool chandelier light or two and an exposed
bulb will transform the room at night….
And then add an unassuming bedside table or
stool and some vintage storage boxes and you
are good to go.
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