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The Design Notes

Working notes on planning, materials, lighting and process, written from live projects rather than trend reports. Practical reading if you are about to start a home.

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ProcessCore and Shell Apartment Design Planning in New CairoWhat an unfinished concrete shell actually means for a New Cairo buyer, and why bringing in a designer before finishing starts changes…19 Sep 20268 min read

A flat lay of various marble tiles on a neutral background, showcasing diverse textures and colors.

Materials and StyleSustainable Interior Design With Egyptian MaterialsLocally sourced stone and wood, low-VOC finishes, and efficient lighting: a greener renovation that doesn't require a bigger budget.19 Sep 20268 min read

Stylish chairs with cushions and small wooden table placed in spacious patio with big windows and curtains in modern apartment in daylight

Materials and StyleSoundproofing a Noisy Cairo Apartment That Actually WorksStreet noise, shared walls, and thin compound construction: practical acoustic fixes that don't require breaking into the structure.19 Sep 20268 min read

A cozy terrace with chairs and a brick wall under a clear, sunny sky featuring lush green trees.

Materials and StyleNorth Coast Chalet Interior Design: A Cairo Owner’s GuideSalt air, sand, humidity, and months of the year with nobody home: coastal design has different rules than your Cairo apartment.19 Sep 20268 min read

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CostInterior Designer Cost in Swan Lake New Cairo: What Drives the FeeWhat actually moves a design fee for a home around Swan Lake, from villa type to lake-facing rooms.18 Sep 20267 min read

Open-plan living and dining area with warm timber and soft seating

CostInterior Designer Cost in The Waterway New Cairo: What Drives the FeeWhy the water-facing rooms in a Waterway home usually carry the largest share of the design fee.18 Sep 20267 min read

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CostInterior Designer Cost in Palm Hills New Cairo: What Drives the FeeWhy a Palm Hills New Cairo design fee depends on the villa's phase and age as much as its size.18 Sep 20267 min read

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CostInterior Designer Cost in Katameya Hills: What Drives the FeeWhy Katameya Hills villas carry a different design fee to the rest of New Cairo, and what that fee is actually for.18 Sep 20268 min read

Marble tile samples arranged on a neutral surface

CostInterior Designer Cost in Madinaty: What Drives the FeeWhat actually moves an interior designer's fee for a Madinaty home, from handover condition to unit type.18 Sep 20268 min read

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Working TogetherFurnishing Checklist for a New Apartment in EgyptWhat to buy first, what can wait, and how Cairo couples actually furnish a first home without overspending on things they'll replace…18 Sep 20268 min read

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CostInterior Design Prices in New Cairo: What Each Service Costs and WhyInterior design is not one service with one price. Here is what each service covers in New Cairo, and why price per…17 Sep 20268 min read

Architecture scheme of floor on paper placed on wooden surface near pen and ruler in room during renovation work in building

CostInterior Designer Cost in the New Administrative Capital: What Drives the FeeMost homes in the New Administrative Capital are handed over as bare core and shell. Here is what that does to an…17 Sep 20268 min read

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CostInterior Designer Cost in Egypt: Why the Same Brief Is Priced DifferentlyWhat an interior designer costs in Egypt, why a single national figure does not exist, and how to compare quotes from studios…17 Sep 20269 min read

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CostInterior Designer Cost in the Fifth Settlement (Tagamoa): What to ExpectWhat an interior designer costs in the Fifth Settlement, why apartments quote differently from villas, and what genuinely moves the number.17 Sep 20268 min read

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CostInterior Designer Cost in New Cairo: What Shapes the Fee in 2026What an interior designer costs in New Cairo, the fee models studios use here, and the compound and villa factors that move…17 Sep 20268 min read

Sleek and contemporary hallway interior with wooden elements and warm lighting.

Materials and StyleVilla Staircase Design in Cairo: Materials and LightHow a staircase stops being a functional connector between floors and becomes the first thing a guest actually remembers about the house.17 Sep 20268 min read

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Materials and StyleChoosing a Paint Finish for a Cairo Home, Room by RoomWhy the sheen matters as much as the colour, and how Cairo's sun makes some finishes look completely different than the sample…17 Sep 20269 min read

Sunlit empty room with hardwood floors and large windows, ideal for home staging.

Materials and StyleMedia Room Design in a Cairo Home: Sound, Screen, and LightThe five decisions that separate a proper home cinema from a living room with a bigger television bolted to the wall.17 Sep 20266 min read