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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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Hands using a ruler on an architectural drawing, with a calculator on the table.

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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An empty room under renovation, with exposed pipes, loose cables and daylight from a large window.

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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Hands comparing three gray and black veined tile samples beside a laptop and an open design notebook.

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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A polished, pale veined kitchen worktop with an inset sink, curved tap and visible front edge.

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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A square metal shower drain set in a white tiled floor with dark grout lines.

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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A compact living room with hanging lights, ceiling spotlights and small lights by the window seat.

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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An open kitchen drawer with wooden utensil dividers beside white cabinets and a stainless steel cooker.

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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A compact apartment with a gray sofa, tall wood-fronted storage and a clear route beside the kitchen.

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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Sunlight enters a living room through broad glazing overlooking a rocky shoreline and the sea.

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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From the studio notebook

Before villa finishing beginsFrom design to executionChoosing materials with intention