THE JOURNAL
Clear thinking. Considered spaces.
Practical guides to interior design, finishing and materials in Egypt. From the first decision to the details you live with.
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Budget & planning
Apartment finishing costs in Egypt: build a budget you can compare
A useful finishing budget starts with measured quantities, clear specifications and the items a headline price leaves out.
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Execution
Apartment finishing stages: a practical route from survey to handover
The sequence matters, but the decisions and checks between stages matter just as much.
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Materials
Porcelain or ceramic tiles? Choose for the room, not the label
Compare performance, finish, installation and total cost before you order the floor.
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Materials
Marble, granite or quartz: choosing a kitchen worktop
Start with cooking habits, maintenance and the slab itself, then choose the finish that belongs in your home.
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Execution
Bathroom waterproofing: the decisions hidden beneath the tiles
A beautiful bathroom depends on drainage, coordinated details and a waterproofing system that is checked before it disappears.
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Light & space
Lighting and gypsum ceilings: plan the room before the spotlights
A considered ceiling brings lighting, AC, curtains and maintenance access into one drawing.
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Materials
Kitchen design in Egypt: layout, HPL, MDF and the details behind the doors
Look beyond the door finish to compare the complete kitchen: core, edges, hardware, worktop and installation.
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Interior design
Small apartment interior design: make space for the way you live
Plan movement, furniture and storage together before choosing colours or decorative tricks.
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Planning
Choosing an interior design company in Egypt: what to ask before you appoint
Compare responsibilities and deliverables as carefully as the portfolio and the price.
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Homes in Egypt
Coastal home finishing: choosing materials for life by the sea
Plan for exposure, maintenance and the months when the home is closed, as well as the summer you imagine.
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