Step inside Editor Amira Hashish's eclectic London home
Meet Amira Hashish, editorial director and founder of the creative and publishing studio Rapport and lifestyle magazine Neighbourhood Edit. An avid traveller and design enthusiast, Amira’s eclectic home is a treasure trove of trinkets, vintage finds, and art inspired by her travels. Learn about where Amira finds her inspiration, her love of vintage, and how she created her dream Lick colour palette.
Renovations can be daunting. What was your design process?
“Embarking on a major renovation is definitely daunting, but it allows you to truly put your stamp on your home, which is somewhat irresistible and so motivating. My design process was pretty rigorous. It would start by honing in on an object or place that inspired me. Then I would rifle through my countless fabric, tile and colour samples to create a scheme that would bring it to life. Lick’s Peel & Stick paint samples were such a saviour and mood boarding was essential for exploring complementary colour-ways, textures, furniture and decorative details.”
What drew you to the Lick paint colours you chose?
“I knew that I wanted my home to reflect my passion for the colours and culture of the Mediterranean, so I was drawn towards the warmer, earthier tones of Taupe 03 and Beige 03, and the sea tones of Green 09, Teal 01 and Blue 13. I also love entertaining and hosting, so I wanted to choose Lick colours that felt really welcoming. As soon as people step into my home, I hope they feel a sense of warmth and joy.”
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Where did you find the inspiration for your home’s design scheme?
“I love blending eras, materials and colours to create design schemes that tell a story. Fusing the building’s Victorian heritage with a sunny palette was part of the fun. Why not channel a Florentine Piazza in your dining space or conjure the soothing tones of North Africa in your bedroom?”
“I love blending eras, materials and colours to create design schemes that tell a story.”
Amira Hashish
In the kitchen and master bedroom, Amira opted for Taupe 03, a warm subtle taupe with red and grey undertones. Taupe 03 has a dependable, nurturing quality that makes a room feel calming and comforting.
In the guest bedroom Amira also chose a neutral shade, Beige 03. A soft, earthy beige with balanced grey and yellow undertones, Beige 03 has a grounding quality that will make your space feel comforting and cosy, putting you at ease. The perfect colour for welcoming guests.
In Amira’s living room, or ‘snug’, she opted for something more cocooning and cosy - our Teal 01. A warm mid teal with blue and green undertones, Teal 01 pairs beautifully with the mustard and deep red accents in the cushions and furnishings.
Your home is an eclectic mix of furniture and patterns. What draws you to blending different styles?
“When it comes to styling, my home is filled with vintage discoveries. I have built up a contacts book brimming with antique dealers and reclamation yard owners. I think weaving in vintage in every space is the best way to make it feel lived in and characterful, as well as being kinder to the planet. I am drawn to objects that have lived a life.”
"I am drawn to objects that have lived a life".
Amira Hashish
In Amira’s bathroom, a reclaimed basin adds a vintage charm, whilst the basin’s pink tones pair beautifully with the Blue 13 walls and deep blue tiles. A warm mid blue green undertones, Blue 13 has the refreshing qualities of paddling in shallow crystal clear ocean, making her space feel uplifted.
If you are inspired by Amira's design and colour scheme, explore her palette below or follow Amira on @thedesigneditor @clubrapport for daily inspiration.