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Saturday 27 June 2020

HOME & DECO 3 QUESTIONS WITH NIK A RAMLI

Hi, my Design Desire readers... 

How are you today? If you're feeling good, I love to share this information with you all... 




"Music inspires this interior designer." according to Home & Decor Malaysia, so check it out, everyone... 👇


Me with my music biography book 'Donna Summer The Thrill Goes On - A Tribute'


H&D:
Tell us a little bit about your background.


N:
I was born in Malaysia. I received a BTEC National Diploma at Bradford and IIkley Community college in the United Kingdom and a Diploma in interior design in Malaysia. I also obtained both BA (Hons) Degree and MA in interior design at the De Montfort University, United Kingdom.


Living Room Mood Board





Photographs of my freelance work with Black Box Interiors
for Safestay Holland Park 



H&D:
How did you develop a passion for interior design?


N:
It was through a birthday gift, an aquarium, that I gained an interest in interior design. I still have the aquarium. It’s used only as a decoration now. It’s designed to feature an eclectic theme with a little vintage wooden house and a few safari toys.

Going back to the topic on how I first developed an interest in interior design, I recalled enjoying looking at an aquarium in a vet’s clinic. I borrowed their ideas and then added my own touches. That was when I begin to wonder how many other spaces I could transform. At the age of 14, I started re-arranging the furniture in the house.


Picture credit: ADG'S Goldfish Aquarium


H&D:
How does music and writing inspire you as an interior designer?


N:
Music has been part of my life since I bought my very first EP in 1975. I listen to certain types of music when I’m writing or working on a design project. It provides me with the inspiration I need.









Visit my music collection blog



My all-time favourite Jazz Legend Miss Nina Simone 



My all-time favourite Bollywood soundtrack and movie 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat'



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