Zakiya is a Toronto-based writer covering interior design and real estate. Much of her work involves interviewing interior designers, home stagers, and real estate professionals for various publications. She also writes a quarterly series for a Canadian design publication.
Painted floors are in! Here's how to give your own floors a budget-friendly makeover
The Art of Mismatching: How to Use Contrast to Bring Your Interior Spaces to Life
7 Mental Health-Friendly Upgrades to Make to Your Home
How to Use Asymmetry to Elevate Your Interior Spaces
7 Simple but Effective Ways to Upgrade Your Home's Lighting System
Using Home Office Design to Inspire Your Child's Homework Room or Workspace
Hooked on Bridgerton? Here's How to Bring The Regency-Inspired Design Style into Your Home
7 Ways to Use Pink as a Neutral in Your Interior Space
The Comeback of Retro Interior Design and How to Design a Retro-Inspired Home
4 Creative Ways to Fake Spaciousness in Your Home
Interior Fabrics and Textiles - Everything You Need to Know
How to Use Scale and Proportion to Elevate Your Interior Design
7 Ways to Design a Timeless Home
How to Pull Off a Monochromatic Color Palette in Your Home
6 Common Decorating Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Yesterday's Traditionalism, Today's Grandmillennial Style — a Guide to the Nostalgic Interior Design Trend
3 Ways to Use and Style Curved Furniture and Organic Shapes in Your Home
A Non-Artist's Guide to Styling Wall Art in Your Home
3 Ways to Correct Over-Styling and Give Your Home a Make-Under
How to Design a Home Office that Will Boost Creativity and Productivity