Were highlighting talented Black interior designers who are thriving in the industry today.
What made you decide that being a designer was your calling?
How would you describe your style and approach to designing spaces?
The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Amy Sheehan / Nick Glimenakis Photography
I approach my designs with something meaningful or important to my clients.
I am always thinking of how to evoke a feeling through design.
All of the time.
Nick Glimenakis Photography
I look atZaha Hadids work quite a bit, and I really respectKarin Bohnin Canada.
What design project have you done thats stuck with you throughout your career?
My second commercial space was a spa in Brooklyn that came out exactly how Id envisioned it.
Nick Glimenakis Photography
The feel in there is palatable and I get a lot of clients from their client base.
I work withOlivia Oakon custom furniture and banquette built-ins.
The owner, Paige, is amazing.
Nick Glimenakis Photography
I found her on Nextdoor and her work is meticulous and exquisite.
I appreciate that she is always up for the challenge.
It also feels great to infuse rich culture into design.
Whats your favorite design project?
Whats your favorite part of your own home?
People notice how it seamlessly welcomes them into thespace without any clutterin a very high-traffic area.
Whats one thing you have a go at incorporate in every space you design?
For a time it was something acrylic, but I have to say its usually something green.
Our other signature with commercial projects is scent.
We always source and incorporate a scent.
Is there anything else that you would like to add about who you are and your journey?
Were looking forward to continuing to change and impact our neighborhood.
