KARIM ABDUL MUTTALIB K.A. INTERIOR DESIGN, EGYP A talented Interior Designer, Karim Abdul Muttalib is the first choice from
design styles and has never stopped learning ever since, becoming a key
CovetED as a rising new star in the interior design world. Founder and
factor in his process and one of his most remarkable characteristics,
CEO of his own interior design firm, K.A. Interior Design in New Cairo,
that completely transpires into his designs. “I believe that this is just
Egypt. The young designer has already built himself quite the portfolio,
the beginning of my journey towards my dreams, which are limitless. I
working as an interior designer with brands such as Covet House, Abou
strongly believe that one day I will achieve all that I dream and more as
Samra Group, but also as an architect with Al-Roukn and Touch Studios.
long as I put my mind and dedication towards it.” Karim Abdul Muttalib
Highly skilled, and with expertise in producing exceptional designs,
With an unstoppable devotion for his dreams, and with a fiery ambition
principally in 3D designing, Karim thrives for new challenges and new
for his goals, Karim wishes to accomplish all things that people told him
opportunities, with the ability to transpose client’s ideas into creative,
was impossible to do. With an eye into the future, his visionary thinking
exciting visions. CovetED is keen on discovering new talents and we got
takes him to technology and futuristic interpretation of what’s down the
the chance to interview Karim on his experience and amazing work so far.
line. “I believe it is the smart systems technology. I would like to see it
Karim’s love for the craft is evident not only in his work, but from the
be integrated into materials and would love to see more improvement in
excitement shown when referencing interior design and architecture. “The
the virtual reality world.” he stated. One of his lingering dreams is to
challenges I face in every project and the thrill
invent a helmet that transforms the brain’s ideas
of coming up with a new concept is something
and thoughts into the computer. “This dream has
I enjoy, love, and value as Arts, Architecture, and design (interior and exterior) are my true
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always been with me and it kept me wondering, what if we could transform the imagination of
passions.” He added, believing that to be creative
REPRESENTS ONE OF
and passionate regarding his work, and reach the
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they just think of it? What will happen to the
best solution to a design is something very unique
SPACES IN THAT
design world then?” Karim said. His vision of the
as well and goes hand in hand with the client’s
PROJECT. I ASPIRE TO
current and future trends is heavily influenced
idea. The beginning of his journey as an architect
CREATE A CONNECTION
by his surroundings, but in his opinion he states
and a designer was the hardest part for Karim, with the struggling from where he should start and how would he convey his design message to
BETWEEN THE CLASSICAL AND THE
the designer into a 3D Design on computer when
that a trend nowadays is the maximalist approach to design. How to create a maximalist approach to a space while at the same time corresponding
his audience, all of that while having to deal with
MODERN DESIGNS. I
some of his surroundings, negative comments
FELT VERY EXCITED AND
design. Still in regard to the future, Karim also
and defeating ideas. Thriving to become better
THRILLED WORKING ON
states that the leading way to craftsmanship is the
each day, Karim decided to overcome all these
THIS PROJECT.”
attention to details, as details make everything a
between materials, furniture, colors, and overall
negative surroundings and believe in himself
whole. When asked on how was the experience
and gain more knowledge about interior design,
to work with some very well known brands, like
having studied the effects of lighting, both interior
Covet House for instance, Karim said “It was an
and exterior, and how it affects the feeling of the
amazing experience. Covet House is dedicated,
person experiencing the space. This is what Karim feels that also fulfills him
organized, and has a variety of trendy, stylish, and one-of-a-kind selections
as a professional, when he’s able to achieve a new different design while
of furniture which enables us designers to create the perfect relationship
maintaining all functionality and architecture that meets the clients’ needs
between the furniture and the design.” The project developed with the
and expectations. With mostly residential owners who aim for a unique,
brand was an Opulent Modern Classic Villa in Ryadh, where he describes
modern, luxurious interior that they feel at home and comfortable in, is
the inspiration came from the color scheme of grays, blacks and brown,
this maturity in design and in his work, what allowed him to start building
that helped accomplish the dark mood vibe Karim intended to create. A
his success. Karim also affirms that his relationship with his clients is
bold pop of gold added to the luxurious feel of the space, a space to dare.
greatly maintained as he always keeps up with their needs, understands
Karim’s extensive portfolio and work has already proven by itself to be
their dreams for a space, and works towards achieving something unique
impressive, but his career is now taking new flights and heights, the future
to them that is represented through his own identity and theirs. Since his
looks very bright for the designer, and CovetED will definitely keep an eye
journey began, Karim has followed different architectural and interior
for new and breathtaking projects from him.
