In Profile:
Sarah Z Designs

Name: Sarah Zohar

Company Name: Sarah Z Designs

Position Within Company: Lead Designer/CEO

Website: https://sarahzdesigns.com

Tell us a little about your background in design:
Design is a passion of mine. I grew up with a father that was a builder for over 6 decades and I come from a family of many creative and artistic individuals, so it feels like it is in my bloodline. As for education, I have an associate’s degree in interior design.

How would you describe your personal design style?
My personal design style is biophilic, contemporary, modern, and grand, with a touch of glamour.

Where does your design inspiration come from?
My design inspiration comes from my world travels, nature, art, and architecture.

In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense?
I think design is moving toward happier and more colourful interiors with personality. People are moving away from the minimalist aesthetic and making their spaces more liveable. Health and wellness are also influences that play into many designs today.

What was your most challenging project to work on and why?
One of my most challenging projects was the Bellini because we had the task of combining two separate condos and creating a seamless flow and layout. The most difficult aspect was not creating the design, but the time crunch that we had to complete the project.

Which products/services could you not live without when designing?
A few companies that we love to work into our designs at SZD are Visual Comfort, Adriana Hoyos, Jeffrey Michaels, Kravet, Maya Romanoff, Philip Jeffreys, and Subzero, Wolf, and Cove.

What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?
One of my goals for the next twelve months is executing my own line of home furniture.

Your most treasured possession?
One of my most treasured possessions is an heirloom necklace from my late mother, displaying each member of our family in diamonds.

Your favourite holiday destination?
Capri, Italy

Your favourite hotel, restaurant & bar?
Hotel: Nizouk or Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa
Restaurant: Reserve Cut Broad Street
Bar: Coyote Ugly

Your favourite book, film & song?
Book: Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Film: Gladiator Directed by Ridley Scott
Song: You’re Beautiful by James Blunt

Your favourite food and drink?
Food: Pepper Crusted Center Cut Fillet and Tuna Tartare
Drink: Passionfruit Margarita

Your favourite way to spend an afternoon?
Lunch and shopping with my girls!

If you weren’t in this sector, what would you alternative profession be?
If I wasn’t an interior designer, I would be an artist.

Anything else interesting?
We recently opened a home accessory store named after my late mother, Rachline. Check it out!