Studio Director
Livspace
Ran the studio — creative direction, client relationships, and the rhythm of bringing residential projects to life.
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Every space has a story, and I help you create yours.
I believe every space has a story, and the most meaningful designs are the ones that tell it authentically. My approach begins with understanding the people, purpose, and experiences that shape a space, translating ideas into visual emotions through thoughtful, timeless design. Blending interior architecture, styling, and visual storytelling, I create environments that balance beauty with function, where every detail is intentional and every element contributes to a greater narrative. Whether designing a home, a hospitality destination, a workplace, or curating an editorial space, my goal is to craft spaces that are not only seen, but deeply felt and truly lived in.
Selected Works
Selected interiors and brand photography composed with proportion, permanence, and a quiet sense of occasion.
Journey
From college halls to studio floors, platform building, and set styling — the path that shaped how I see and shape space.
Testimonials
Kind words from homeowners who trusted the process — from first conversation to the details that make a space feel like theirs.
Proactive, thoughtful, and client-focused
“It's clear that you care about your work and take the time to do it correctly. I especially liked that you asked the client about their design preferences before creating one and your recommendation on how to make it better. It was really great to work with Shaineela as she is always pro-actively looking for opportunities to improve and deliver positively.”
Professional, detailed, and deeply committed
“I've worked with Shaineela on my Livspace project for over a year. She is extremely professional and goes into the details of what a client wants — taking time to understand our family, culture, and how we live before any proposal. Her ideas are well scripted and sketched in advance, and her commitment and empathy show in every conversation.”
One stop solution for interior designing
“After a lot of market research we chose Livspace for our home interiors. The experience has been wonderful — credit goes to Darshita and Shaineela. Even during difficult periods they coordinated regularly and came up with fabulous designs. Our taste was understood very well and changes were accommodated with ease.”
Creative, elegant and beautiful designs
“Shaineela was assigned to my home interiors and arranged a video call at my convenience. Her past projects were amazing — all very elegant. She noted exactly what I was looking for, explained designs with real professionalism, and was always reachable. Best of all, she worked within my budget without compromising on quality.”
Pleasure knowing you
“I have been in touch with Shaineela from Livspace since March and find her extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Our first conversations were only about what we were looking for and how we wanted things to shape up. She suggested many options thoughtfully — never rushed, always considered.”
Thanks for the experience
“I was recommended Shaineela as an interior designer and came in with no knowledge of house designing — only a wish to make our new home more elegant. She was beyond patient with us and came up with ideas we would never have thought of on our own. I trusted her completely, and she stood by our expectations throughout.”
Great design experience
“I approached Livspace for the design of my four-bedroom home. Shaineela Ahmed was very meticulous in understanding our requirements and scheduled several meetings to finalise the design. She captured every little detail to our taste and recommended alternate materials without compromising the outcome. Overall, a great experience.”
Professional, responsive, and punctual
“The team handling our projects — including Shaineela — has been very professional and friendly in understanding client requirements. When they present a design, they make sure we are completely understood. Responsiveness has been excellent, with continuous follow-ups. The team is always punctual.”
Understanding our dream house
“We were attended by designer Shaineela and her assistant Madhu. Both made sure we understood how the process works and how they could contribute to designing our dream house. Patient, clear, and genuinely invested in getting it right.”
Wonderful experience
“At the Livspace store we were attended by designer Shaineela and her assistant Madhu. Both were patient enough to help us understand how everything works and how much they could contribute to designing our dream house. Looking forward to working with them.”
Wonderful customer service
“Livspace was a wonderful experience for someone with little knowledge of interiors and furniture. The team was well aware of customer needs — initial meetings focused on understanding us rather than pushing for order confirmation. I thank Ms Shaineela and Ms Darshitha for making this experience of building our home wonderful and memorable.”
Responsiveness
“The pricing was reasonable, and designer Shaineela Ahmed was extremely patient — very good at explaining each and every thing. She gave us a beautiful design. The process they use to determine your style is really clever and easy.”
Interiors for villa — consultation
“We had a good discussion with Shaineela from Livspace. She is very attentive to details and provided excellent suggestions. She is fast in her execution and very responsive too.”
Process and commitment
“I was searching for a reliable expert for the interiors of my new flat when Shaineela Ahmed reached out and explained the Livspace process clearly. After a session on requirements and design ideas, her designs were superb. Her follow-up and dedication to keeping things moving showed real commitment to the work.”
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