Worth The Risk
There’s the notion of what most people think of as bold, and then there’s truly, unmistakably bold. When the time came for a new vision for their 1963 Deepwell Estates home, television producer and showrunner Karin Gist and TV producer Claire Brown turned to interior designer Michelle Fahmy of Los Angeles–based Haus of Meeshie for the right degree…
This Maximal Minimalist California Home Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously — but It’s Seriously Stylish
Designer Michelle “Meeshie” Fahmy of Haus of Meeshie knows a thing or two about creating spaces that are sophisticated but also soulful, energetic yet grounded, and whimsical without being too weird... this recently completed project of Fahmy’s, a couple’s first home in California, stands as a testament to that ethos exactly.
5 Ways to Turn Your Backyard Into the Ultimate Party Space
“Creating an open-air entertaining space after months of not seeing anyone in a pandemic really saved our sanity,” says Karin Gist. Gist and her partner Claire Brown enlisted the help of Michelle Fahmy, principal of L.A. design firm Haus of Meeshie, to transform their Palm Springs backyard into an oasis that doubles as a party hub.
Bazaar: Right Now
Designer Michelle “Meeshie” Fahmy prides herself on creating spaces that are whimsical, soulful and sophisticated. Her home in Inglewood, California is testament to that…
6 Colorful Mural Ideas to Try Outside
Michelle Fahmy of Haus of Meeshie came into interior design later in life as a second career. Her signature unconventional style is on full display in the Palm Springs mural she created for television writers and showrunners Karin Gist and Claire Brown….
Algorithm Blues
Instagram frequently showcases an easy-to-emulate, high-contrast formula: Showers flanked by panels of black steel and glass, white soaking tubs, subway tile and Moroccan-motif encaustic-cement tile. To shake up the cliché... Los Angeles designer Michelle Fahmy might contrast the overfamiliar hand-painted tile with pop-art elements like a Crayola-bright Vola faucet fixture.
Design Changemakers 2021: Michelle ‘Meeshie’ Fahmy Will Make You Rethink Color on Color and Pattern Play
The Apartment Therapy Design Changemakers Class of 2021 is made up of 24 of the most talented and dynamic people in the design world. We asked an assortment of last year’s Design Changemakers and Apartment Therapy staffers (and you!) to tell us who we needed to spotlight….
4 Vegetable Garden Layout Designs to Consider
Raised beds provide a way to add fresh soil to get around this. Michelle Fahmy, interior designer and gardening enthusiast behind Haus of Meeshie, suggests building beds with enough room to walk around them from every side for ease….
Pros Reveal Easy-To-Avoid Redecorating Mistakes!
When you consider paint’s impact, it’s clear it’s one of the biggest decorating decisions you’ll make. Yet far too often, designer Michelle Fahmy of the firm Haus of Meeshie says, clients approach paint-picking with a less scrutiny than they should. “Time and time again, I’ve seen the mistake of not testing paint swatches…”
Who’s Influencing Breegan?
Meet L.A.’s beachy-luxury interior designer @breeganjane and hear about what’s inspiring her right now.
Don’t Be Afraid of Yellow Walls
Wary about trying yellow? Camouflage it. "Yellow is a powerful color, so being mindful of its impact is key when using it in design,” says Michelle. “Taking a yellow accent wall, for instance, and create contrast by layering artwork over it. This helps balance the intensity of the color and provide added interest.”
Why maximalism is the perfect decor trend for people living in small spaces
And while there's certainly something to be said for decluttering, Michelle Fahmy, an interior designer and one of Apartment Therapy's Changemakers for 2021, told Insider she thinks maximalism is often more practical for people in their day-to-day lives than minimalism.
3 Tips for Styling Your Shelves, According to an Interior Designer
Michelle Fahmy took on The New Kitsch design style during this year’s Small Cool Experience and she definitely didn’t disappoint. “When I’m designing, I love a WOW moment,” Fahmy says. Her room was packed with design inspiration like how to make red walls feel cozy, fun opportunities to inject color into your space….
Decorating a Living Room: 17 Tips for Tricky Spaces
Tricky spaces require clever design solutions. Whether you’re living in a home in Charlotte, NC that has a living room with tall, blank walls, or a condo in downtown Toronto, CA with a long and narrow living room, these 17 solutions for decorating a living room will have you embracing….
See How Apartment Therapy Produced a Hybrid Home Experience
This year, the brand’s Small/Cool Experience included an in-person space, along with a virtual version. Designer Michelle Fahmy curated a bold space based on the trend "New Kitsch."
Top Home Trends of 2021
“This is ‘New Kitsch’ by Michelle Fahmy, and this is more of a grown-up room, this is a dining room. But again, small space. She’s drenched it in a dark, dark crimson color on two walls which would be counterintuitive normally, but then she gives it a real big bright pop on the back with a sort of kitschy Greek key…”
11 Design Experts Share Their Favorite Spot at Home
LA Designer Meeshie Snyder has a newfound appreciation for her formal dining room setup and its bold use of color. “Our dining room and table have not only become an area for me to spread out and work from home, (but) we also use it as the main area to start and end our days over coffee…
Top Tips on Finding and Buying Artwork
Meeshie Snyder, an L.A.-based interior designer who can be seen on E! Entertainment’s “Flip It Like Disick,” has a true love for art and artists, which she often talks about on her Instagram page and Stories, @haus_of_meeshie. Here’s what she had to say about finding and buying artwork for the home…