20 questions with Negar Reihani

Negar Reihani has been working in the design industry since 1993. While starting out working in graphic and web design, Negar has since shifted her focus to interior design, which is the realization of a lifelong dream for her. We checked in with her to get a better look at what inspires her and her sense of style.

1 If you could shadow any designer for a day, who would it be?
Negar Reihani: It would be Sarah Richardson; I like her sense of style and its diversity very much. I also find the work of Alda Pereira and Robert Bailey very inspirational.

2 Where do you look for an obscure source of inspiration?
NR: I roam around flea markets and antique shops. I love finding pieces that I can build a story around.
 
3 Favourite restaurant?
NR: I can narrow the list down to Viji's and Market both in Vancouver, Sant Ambroeus in New York and Aubaine in London.  
 
4 What’s your favourite room to decorate?
NR: I don’t have a favorite room. I like all the rooms because they each offer different challenges and excitement to work with at the same time. For example, I love working on living rooms or bedrooms because of the numerous ways I can come up with to transform the space from using crown moldings to paint, wall coverings, lighting, furniture, fabrics, etc. At the same time, I can’t wait to get to the powder room where I have to be very specific and efficient about each and every element that I use in that small space to create an impact. Kitchen design is also fun; I can spend hours planning and picking different materials and finishes and make them work together. To me, every room in the house has its own charm to work with.       

5 What’s your current paint colour obsession?
NR: Different shades of white. I love how diverse this colour is; you can use it for an ultra modern space or have it work in a shabby chic, rustic, classic or traditional space and they all look good.


Mixing traditional with contemporary
Negar has used clean lines and contemporary furniture in a traditional space to create a warm and welcoming environment. The neutral color palette of the furniture blends with the architectural details of the house to create a timeless look.