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A Kosher Kitchen Design Challenge in a Small Apartment in Netanya
I recently completed a kosher kitchen design for a lovely couple living in an apartment in Netanya. Their brief was quite ambitious: they wanted to include double ovens, two sinks, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer, all within the kitchen space. In many Israeli apartments, kitchens are not very large, so fitting in all these appliances while still maintaining a practical layout was definitely a design challenge. Because this was a kosher kitchen, careful planning was esse
Sharon Sagiv
Mar 153 min read


AI & Interior Design: A threat or the best tool we have ever had?
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we design, visualise, and experience our homes. What once took days of planning, sketching, and back-and-forth can now happen in minutes, well maybe not minutes but very quick! As an interior designer, I find myself constantly asked:“ Will AI replace my job as an Designer?" The truth is far more interesting than a simple yes or no. The Rise of AI in Interior Design: AI is no longer something “coming in the future”—it’s alrea
Sharon Sagiv
Feb 204 min read


4 Clever Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Renovation
People think using an Interior designer will make a renovation more expensive. In reality, the right designer can save you money — especially on bathrooms, where mistakes are costly. Tip 1 – Plan Before You Start One of the most common (and costly) mistakes I see in bathroom renovations is jumping straight into buying tiles, fixtures, or fittings before the full design is in place. It’s tempting — you see a beautiful tile on sale, or a tap you fall in love with, and you grab
Sharon Sagiv
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Can hiring an Interior Designer help save a client money during a renovation?
Buying a house is probably by far the most expensive investment a person will make in their lifetime. Not just in terms of money but also...
Sharon Sagiv
Aug 20, 20233 min read


How to make a small space look bigger using some design hacks?
Most Israelis live in apartments, not houses because land for residential buildings in central Israel is scarce. Homes in Israel are...
Sharon Sagiv
Jul 23, 20232 min read


How to decide which builder to choose before a renovation project?
What questions should you be asking a builder to make sure he is professional? I have worked with many builders as a designer. Both...
Sharon Sagiv
Jul 17, 20233 min read


How to declutter your house?
I can't tell you how many times I have gone to a Design consultation and ended up telling a potential client that they don't need an...
Sharon Sagiv
May 28, 20234 min read


What is the main differences between Quartz, Porcelain, Dekton and Marble kitchen countertops?
KITCHENS COUNTERTOPS surfaces Ever wondered what is the difference between the various types of kitchen countertops surfaces? It can be...
Sharon Sagiv
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Creating a minimalist feel to a room.
Living in Finland exposed me to the beautiful Scandinavian style of Interiors with its clean lines, open plan, functional spaces. Here...
Sharon Sagiv
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Top 6 tips for your bathroom remodel.
Bathrooms are the number one place homeowners love to remodel. Bathrooms are smaller than kitchens & take less time than remodeling a...
Sharon Sagiv
Feb 5, 20233 min read


"Design by room". Do you feel overwhelmed & don't know where to start when refreshing/styling a room?
Whether you are decorating your first home or refreshing your existing space here are a few tips I always follow when starting to work on a Home-styling project. If the space is a new build & have no existing furniture that will influence the style, then the first thing I think about is budget. This will effect which types of shops I will source the furniture from, i.e. Ikea to high end show-rooms selling fabulous designer furniture. Once I know the budget I then think about
Sharon Sagiv
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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