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Decorative enhancements can be completed within one to two days. A full redesign with execution usually takes between two and eight weeks, depending on the scope of work and the level of finishing.
Yes. Since 2017, SMD Decoration has been operating in Egypt, the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Arab region through turnkey design-and-build solutions, with remote design services also available.
Start with a muted, calm base using neutrals and linen. Let one Egyptian element become the hero, such as a mashrabiya screen or a stained-glass lantern. Then combine linen sofas with cushions inspired by heritage colors, an aged oak table, and a brass coffee corner.
Egyptian style leads with civilizational richness, expressive color, and ornamentation, while Belgian style leads with understated refinement, material honesty, and patina. They meet in their depth of craftsmanship, love of natural materials, and sense of time.
Belgian linen is a natural linen grown and woven in Belgium. it is considered among the finest types of linen in the world due to its texture, durability, and refined raw appearance, making it a key material in Quiet Luxury furnishings.
Through refined touches rather than literal imitation a table base inspired by papyrus columns, an alabaster vase, a golden accessory, or an artwork featuring a lotus motif. One or two carefully selected elements are enough to add cultural depth.
Mashrabiya refers to finely carved wooden lattice screens with precise geometric patterns, rooted in Cairene islamic architecture. it plays with light and privacy and is now used in Egyptian-inspired interiors as partitions, light-filtering screens, mirrors, and statement doors.
By applying the 70/20/10 rule 70% muted Belgian calm as the base, 20% aged natural materials, and 10% as a hero Egyptian accent such as a mashrabiya screen, a stained-glass lantern, or a subtle golden detail. This creates a balance between richness and serenity without visual clutter.
it is a philosophy of understated refinement that does not shout. it relies on honest materials such as aged oak, raw Belgian linen, natural stone, and bronze with patina, along with dusty neutrals and a sense of time — enriched by Art Nouveau heritage and a long Flemish textile tradition.
it is a rich design language that brings together three civilizational layers Pharaonic elegance with gold, lotus motifs, and alabaster; Cairene islamic artistry with mashrabiya, arabesque, brass, and stained glass; and Nubian vibrancy with bold colors — all set against a warm sandy base and a deep-rooted culture of hospitality.
Cosmetic touches can be completed within one to two days. A full redesign with execution usually takes between two and eight weeks, depending on the project scope and level of finishing.
Yes. SMD Decoration has been based in istanbul since 2017 and operates across Turkey, the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arab region through turnkey design-and-build services, with remote design options also available.
Start with a calm, bright base, then make one Turkish element the hero — such as an iznik feature wall or refined lanterns. Combine low divan seating in neutral fabrics with jewel-toned cushions, a raw wooden table, and a copper Turkish coffee corner.
Turkish style is driven by luxury and the richness of Ottoman ornamentation, while Australian coastal style is driven by light, material honesty, and openness to nature. Both meet in their love of natural materials, hospitality, and warmth.
Yes. its abundant light, natural materials, and earthy color palette bring comfort and freshness to interiors, making it suitable for villas, chalets, and private retreats, provided that proper thermal insulation is considered for the climate.