Q&A: Interior Design in Iran ? Peeking Behind Closed Curtains with Lena Späth
What makes me so happy as a writer at Design*Sponge is our constant effort to share with you a variety of homes and homeowners from all over the country (and even the world!). There will always be room to widen both our views and understanding of interiors and design and what they mean to people […]
What makes me so happy as a writer at Design*Sponge is our constant effort to share with you a variety of homes and homeowners from all over the country (and even the world!). There will always be room to widen both our views and understanding of interiors and design and what they mean to people in different cultures and societies. Today I?m so thrilled to introduce you to Lena Späth, first-time author and publisher, whose book Behind Closed Curtains offers a peek into some of the most beautifully decorated private homes in Iran. Lena, who grew up in Germany and currently resides in Spain, first became acquainted with Iranian interiors during her Middle Eastern Studies exchange in Tehran. She was instantly drawn to the deep heritage and architectural mastery of the buildings that surrounded her ? the contrast between grandeur and simplicity along with the natural materials, earthy colors and elaborate designs made a big and long-lasting impression. When Lena decided to leave her full-time job in Barcelona two years ago, she knew her path would lead her back to Iranian culture and design. ?It was important for me to tell the stories of Iranians ? the people behind these h...
What makes me so happy as a writer at Design*Sponge is our constant effort to share with you a variety of homes and homeowners from all over the country (and even the world!). There will always be room to widen both our views and understanding of interiors and design and what they mean to people in different cultures and societies. Today I?m so thrilled to introduce you to Lena Späth, first-time author and publisher, whose book Behind Closed Curtains offers a peek into some of the most beautifully decorated private homes in Iran. Lena, who grew up in Germany and currently resides in Spain, first became acquainted with Iranian interiors during her Middle Eastern Studies exchange in Tehran. She was instantly drawn to the deep heritage and architectural mastery of the buildings that surrounded her ? the contrast between grandeur and simplicity along with the natural materials, earthy colors and elaborate designs made a big and long-lasting impression. When Lena decided to leave her full-time job in Barcelona two years ago, she knew her path would lead her back to Iranian culture and design. ?It was important for me to tell the stories of Iranians ? the people behind these h...
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