However, for true DIYers, it can be easierand more excitingto see things as a project.
For designerFariha Nasir, it was her home.
Soon, Nasir was adding bespoke trim work, ornate built-ins, and swirling wallpaper to the space.
The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan /Fariha Nasir
With eachpaint swatchand tile placement, the home began to look more and more like a reflection ofher.
Nasirs background as a painter is evident in the whimsy botanical prints and soothing dusty rose walls.
Meanwhile, her Pakistani heritage shines through in block-printed fabrics and jewelry-like chandeliers.
Fariha Nasir
Fariha Nasir
How did you first discover your space?
What about it appealed to you?
We were looking to move out of our starter home and didnt have a huge budget.
Fariha Nasir
The price was honestly the biggest reason we bought it.
The selections the builder had chosen were pretty inoffensive which made it a sweet deal.
Describe the surrounding neighborhooddoes your home fit in or stand out?
Fariha Nasir
From the inside, however, is where you could see our personalities shine.
How would you describe your style and approach to decorating your home?
Organic, experimental, functional andSouth Asian-inspired.
Fariha Nasir
Who or what are your biggest design inspirations?
Lately Ive been obsessed with everything Heidi Caillier does.
A lot of my design inspiration comes from visiting historic places.
Fariha Nasir
I recently toured a 1950s mansion turned art gallery in Houston and it left a huge impact on me.
How does your heritage inform your style?
I love bringing patterns, colors, and textiles from Pakistan into my designs.
Fariha Nasir
The veryfirst wallpaper I didin my home reminds me of an Ikat patterna technique common in South Asia.
Any other cultures you take design notes from?
I find myself drawn to European design and prints and anything historic really.
Fariha Nasir
What were the greatest finds in your home?
One of my favorite pieces in my home is the chandelier in ourguest bedroom.
Its a stunning hand-poured glass chandelier with a beaded texture on it.
Fariha Nasir
It reminds me of Mughal jewelry or something ornate from a Pakistani wedding.
The vintage rug in our playroom is also a gorgeous piece that I will cherish forever.
Its durable, and, most importantly, our cats dont scratch it!
Do you have a favorite design feature or room?
I think I spend the most time in the kitchen and living room.
Its anopen-concept areawhere the kitchen, living room, and breakfast nook are all connected.
My husband and I are majorchaidrinkersthe tea kettle is always being used by one of us!
