Mohammad Assas Designs

Category: Interior Design Tips

Professional advice, architectural insights, and decoration strategies for luxury residential spaces.

  • Designing Modern Luxury Villas in Jeddah

    Designing Modern Luxury Villas in Jeddah

    The concept of luxury residential architecture in Saudi Arabia has evolved. Today, designing a modern luxury villa in Jeddah is about creating a harmonious environment that balances grand hospitality spaces with private, serene family zones. A successful villa design begins with a clear architectural vision that maximizes natural light and ensures fluid movement between rooms.

    At Mohammed Assas Design Studio, we know that key elements defining modern Saudi villas include the use of rich natural materials. Integrating dark marble flooring with warm wood wall paneling creates an immediate sense of sophisticated elegance. Furthermore, bespoke custom joinery ensures that every storage solution is both functional and beautiful. Lighting plays a crucial role as well, concealed LED cove lighting combined with statement chandeliers adds depth and warmth to expansive reception areas. By partnering with the expert interior design team at Mohammed Assas Design Studio, homeowners can ensure their property is not just a house, but a timeless architectural masterpiece tailored to their exact lifestyle

  • 5 Living Room Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    5 Living Room Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    The living room is where a home introduces itself. It is also the room where small planning mistakes become most visible. Here are five we see often in Jeddah homes, and how to avoid them from the start.

    1. Choosing furniture before measuring the space

    A sofa that looks perfect in the showroom can overwhelm a room at home. Measure first, then plan circulation: leave at least 90 cm for main walkways and 45 cm between the sofa and the coffee table.

    2. Pushing every piece against the walls

    Lining the walls with furniture makes a room feel empty in the middle and disconnected. Pull the seating inward to create a conversation area, and anchor it with a rug large enough for the front legs of every piece to rest on it.

    3. Relying on a single ceiling light

    One central fixture flattens a room. Layer three types of light: ambient light for the whole space, task light for reading, and accent light to highlight art, shelving or texture. Warm white (2700–3000K) keeps the room inviting after sunset.

    4. Ignoring scale and proportion

    Small accessories scattered everywhere create visual noise. Fewer, larger pieces, one statement artwork, a substantial lamp, a generous rug, give the room calm and confidence.

    5. Forgetting how the room is actually used

    A formal majlis and a family living room have different needs. Before choosing a style, ask who uses the space, when, and for what. Good design starts with daily life, not with a mood board.

    Designing a living room that works

    A beautiful living room is the result of decisions made in the right order: space, function, light, then finishes. If you are planning a new home or renovating an existing one, our team can help you get these decisions right from the first sketch.

  • How Natural Light Shapes a Better Interior

    How Natural Light Shapes a Better Interior

    Light is the first material we design with. Before choosing a single finish, we study how daylight enters a space, how it moves through the day, and where it settles.

    Start with the windows

    Orientation decides everything. North light is soft and constant; west light is warm and dramatic. We place living areas where the light flatters them most.

    Layer artificial light

    Ambient, task, and accent lighting work together. A room lit by a single ceiling fixture feels flat; three layers give it depth and warmth after sunset.