MID CENTURY PODCAST

ABCS OF DESIGN

A Design Podcast That Will Go Back To The Basics

When it comes to searching for first-rate interior design tips, tricks, and allaround inspirations, it’s all too easy to get sucked down the rabbit hole of subpart sites that over-promise. Fortunately, DelightFULL and Essential Home have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind design podcast that will explore the fundamentals of design. ABCs of Design already launched two episodes, and we’ll spill all the secrets of this successful podcast!

The ABCs of Design started when DelightFULL and Essential Home’s content specialists were regularly chatting about the design lover’s struggle to state the difference between aesthetics. In order to help all design aficionados understand the most important concepts in design to find their personal style, the team decided they had to help. Hosted by Jessica Justo, ABCs of Design will go back to the basics. Before jumping into new home renovations, the two renowned mid-century design brands consider you need to learn your ABCs of Design, first! The teachers of these amazing classes are some of the best interior designers and architects of the field. Once a month, the podcast interviews a renowned interior designer that is willing to share their ABCs, and talk about their career, design secrets and next steps! Embark with mid-century brands Essential Home and DelightFULL on a journey through the keywords of the design world, brought to you by the top interior designers. Let’s check which big names of design already taught their class on ABCs of Design! You can check all the details about the first and second episode with the distinguished LA designers, Rydhima Brar and Claudia Afshar!

RYDHIMA BRAR

Rydhima Brar needs no introduction. The designer and founder/CEO of R/terior Studio, has been making waves in the design industry since she decided to design her own condo and this process actually helped her discover the sophisticated design signature style that turned out to be approachable yet editorial and functional. R/terior Studio is a well-established interior design firm based in the United States with offices in Kuwait, specializing in bold, eclectic and contemporary interiors. The renowned designer started her own personal project in the beginning of 2019, and her remarkable works have been featured in some of the most recognizable magazines such as Forbes & Wall Street Journal. One of the first topics we discussed was her unique name. Sometimes, it can be hard to pronounce it correctly, but the designer soon gave us a quick tip to get her name right. Pronounce rhythm. Did you say it? Now you just need to add an ‘a’ at the end. Simple, isn’t it? The most important part is to see how she started playing different rhythms of design and

was able to come up with a beautiful symphony full of harmony. We can reveal that letter K, for example, was for Kelly Wearstler, and that letter Q was for quirky. But if you want to listen to Rydhima Brar’s entire ABCs, listen to the first episode of your future favorite design podcast! “There is no Planet B” – This is a quote Rydhima shared on her social media account a few months ago. As a member of the Good Furniture Design Alliance, an organization that comprises design and build professionals who are willing to innovate their businesses for the planet’s sake and reducing waste. The designer has shown us multiple ways of being more sustainable such as incorporating antique pieces or reupholstering existing furniture that add a different glow to her designers. Another way is to follow the upcoming eco-friendly brands. The designer shared that she came across an interesting design brand that creates children furniture from old toys, and that really inspired her because they are using creativity and transforming these items into pieces of art. Rydhima shared that one of her biggest goals for the next 3 to 4 years is to work in hospitality projects and, if possible, create an exclusive furniture line in collaboration with Essential Home. Essential Home is a mid-century Portuguese design brand and one of the designer’s favorites!

The second special guest is the LA renowned designer, Claudia Afshar, who has an amazing portfolio filled with clean, sophisticated and functional High End Residential, Hospitality and Specialty Commercial Interiors Nationwide. From sunny Los Angeles, California, the mind behind Claudia Afshar Design accepted the invitation, and had a lovely talk regarding design and how it can be a useful tool to solve the world’s issues.

“The difference between something good and something great, is the attention to detail.” Charles R.Swindoll

This quote is the first sentence we read the minute we explore Claudia’s official website. The design expert’s clients range from families to celebrities and high-end property developers, and each project has its own fingerprint. The attention to detail is the key of her design. Raised between London and the British countryside, Claudia believes all her travels helped her shape her unique signature style that turned out to be functional yet sophisticated. You may have seen her work featured in some of the most distinguished design magazines such as Vogue, Elle Décor, Rue Magazine, and many other.

We can reveal that letter G, for example, was for Gallery, and that letter R was for Rug – Claudia Afshar Rug Collection (With exclusive content about her new line that will be launched soon!). But if you want to know everything about Claudia Afshar’s ABCs, listen to the second episode of your favorite design podcast! “Currently we are working on some lovely projects, both locally in California and nationwide. We have a beautiful contemporary new build overlooking stunning lake views up in Idaho, gorgeous renovations in La Canyada and Beverly Hills and a stunning contemporary new build in Holmby Hills, to name a few. We are also collaborating with various companies in showroom design, retail and commercial design as well as product development. The art of my design work is to interpret client’s requirements and make something that they truly love living in. This excites me and continually inspires both me and my team to develop new concepts and to transform the spaces we are given into unique and luxurious environments.”