Tasnim Darbar Interiors (formerly Designs by Tasnim) was established in 2008, as a small start-up, offering design services to both residential and commercial clients. In the years that followed, the company branched out from design consultation to manufacturing furniture and site fit-outs. Today, with years of accumulated experience and with a well qualified design team and build partners, TDI offers its clients a whole range of services from design through to building and project management. Bespoke fitted and freestanding joinery and furniture designed for a space are often the key elements of a scheme. Through it’s leading furniture brand Elbe, TDI offers some of the finest curated range of products, carefully crafted by talented artisans and especially designed for each space, in order to elevate its aesthetics.
Tasnim Darbar Interiors (formerly Designs by Tasnim) was established in 2008, as a small start-up, offering design services to both residential and commercial clients. In the years that followed, the company branched out from design consultation to manufacturing furniture and site fit-outs. Today, with years of accumulated experience and with a well qualified design team and build partners, TDI offers its clients a whole range of services from design through to building and project management. Bespoke fitted and freestanding joinery and furniture designed for a space are often the key elements of a scheme. Through it’s leading furniture brand Elbe, TDI offers some of the finest curated range of products, carefully crafted by talented artisans and especially designed for each space, in order to elevate its aesthetics.
At Elbe we have some of the finest craftsmanship and offer high quality furniture of all styles, from classic to contemporary. Whether you want to make a statement or simply prefer understated elegance or even just wish to refurbish and update your existing pieces, we can customise it for you to suit your style and budget. With our uber talented artisans, we are proud of our excellent manufacturing practices and processes, genuine materials and a steadfast commitment to quality and attention to detail in achieving superb finishing. Dedicated to providing the best customer service, we aim to make the whole process smooth, pleasant and an enjoyable experience for all our customers.
With TDI’s premium design services, we can do entire projects on turnkey basis, from planning stage through to building and finally styling your spaces with accessories, thereby offering complete building solutions for both residential and commercial projects, including;
To create the most visually appealing bespoke spaces of beauty, functionality and comfort for both residential and commercial clients and ensuring that the entire process, from concept to completion, is executed in the most efficient
way.
The Design stages help clients understand the whole process and what to expect at every point in the project. This is how it works:
From Concept development we then move to Design development, after getting approval from the client on the chosen concept. This stage will include preparing detailed drawings of floor plans, layouts and elevations relevant to the interior design scheme. This stage will also include the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings and our team will also prepare a detailed list of FF & E required for the interior space. We will source and specify all relevant finishes, hard materials, furniture, lighting, window treatments, door designs and finishes, soft furnishings, accessories and any other items which may be required. The technical drawings made at this stage is also where we work through the “nuts and bolts” of the interior design. These drawings must reflect the budget and ensure that the work can be accurately priced by the chosen contractor.
Our detailed drawings are an important part of the information we produce for any interiors project. They explain how the chosen materials are used and how they are put together. We enjoy this part of the design process as much as any other part as it is where we really get to express how we want the fit-out to come together. As time has gone on we have evolved in how we design to make our interiors more adaptable, to make better use of material sizes and use sustainable alternatives where appropriate.
At this stage we will develop a procurement schedule, prioritising what is
required on site when, and ascertain the lead times of all products, so we can order everything in good time. This will start with the hard materials
required first for the build, running through to lighting , loose furniture, soft
furnishings, accessories etc.. We will visit the site at key points during the
build in order to ensure that the design scheme is being correctly implemented and our drawings are updated with final FF & E products and sizings. If client requires, we also offer full project management services.
This is the final stage of the interior design process which marks the end of your build and when all FF & E products as well as accessories arrives at site within a predetermined period of time. All these items need to be unpacked, checked, positioned and sometimes assembled. Items may include loose furniture, decorative lighting, art, accessories etc.. Our designers will keep a log of all delivered items, as well as any that need to be returned in case of damage.
The Design stages help clients understand the whole process and what to expect at every point in the project. This is how it works;
From Concept development we then move to Design development, after getting approval from the client on the chosen concept. This stage will include preparing detailed drawings of floor plans, layouts and elevations relevant to the interior design scheme. This stage will also include the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings and our team will also prepare a detailed list of FF & E required for the interior space. We will source and specify all relevant finishes, hard materials, furniture, lighting, window treatments, door designs and finishes, soft furnishings, accessories and any other items which may be required. The technical drawings made at this stage is also where we work through the “nuts and bolts” of the interior design. These drawings must reflect the budget and ensure that the work can be accurately priced by the chosen contractor.
Our detailed drawings are an important part of the information we produce for any interiors project. They explain how the chosen materials are used and how they are put together. We enjoy this part of the design process as much as any other part as it is where we really get to express how we want the fit-out to come together. As time has gone on we have evolved in how we design to make our interiors more adaptable, to make better use of material sizes and use sustainable alternatives where appropriate.
At this stage we will develop a procurement schedule, prioritising what is
required on site when, and ascertain the lead times of all products, so we can order everything in good time. This will start with the hard materials
required first for the build, running through to lighting , loose furniture, soft
furnishings, accessories etc.. We will visit the site at key points during the
build in order to ensure that the design scheme is being correctly implemented and our drawings are updated with final FF & E products and sizings. If client requires, we also offer full project management services.
This is the final stage of the interior design process which marks the end of your build and when all FF & E products as well as accessories arrives at site within a predetermined period of time. All these items need to be unpacked, checked, positioned and sometimes assembled. Items may include loose furniture, decorative lighting, art, accessories etc.. Our designers will keep a log of all delivered items, as well as any that need to be returned in case of damage.
Tasnim started her journey in design world in 2008, after completion of her course in Interior Decoration from KLC, School of Design in London, U.K.. She set up her company Designs by Tasnim and did many residential and commercial projects, before finally branching out into manufacturing furniture and site fit-outs. Eventually she then decided to rebrand her company to Tasnim Darbar Interiors (TDI), with the aim of offering design services to a wide range of clientele in both residential and commercial sectors, locally and internationally.
Tasnim gets her inspiration from her extensive travels, visiting different cities and seeing their art and architecture, their culture, their fashion and she also draws a lot of inspiration from nature, be it the breath-taking coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea or the other-worldly glacial caves and lagoons of the Arctic region. Hence, her aesthetic has that global sophistication, architectural structure, and fashion-forward flair. She is like a cultural sponge, absorbing beauty from the world’s runways, skylines, and streets and then translating it into spatial poetry.
Tasnim also regularly attends many International trade fairs and exhibitions such as Focus and Decorex, including many networking events for architects and interior designers from all over the world. This enables her to keep up to date with the latest trends, products, materials and suppliers in the global industry, thereby offering her clients the most unique products and which translate into most innovative and stunning interiors.
Lead Interior Designer & Visualizer
As our Lead Interior Designer, Syed Ain truly stands out as a passionate and energetic design enthusiast, who is also a joy to work with. He has a zest for life and it truly shines in his prolific design ideas and his ability to make any client feel comfortable and relaxed as he leads them through the design process. As a seasoned 3D visualizer, he specializes in bringing interior design concepts to life, with expertise in creating photo realistic renderings, which help clients clearly visualise their spaces.
From modern homes to luxurious hotels, he has worked on a wide range of interior design projects, honing his skills in texture, lighting, and composition, in order to deliver stunning visuals that capture the essence of each space. He can craft captivating designs that blend functionality with aesthetics, bringing client’s vision to life.
Syed Ain transforms interior spaces into breathtaking works of art, precision-crafted to captivate and inspire and can communicate ideas with clarity and impact.
Principal Architect – (PCATP – A010683)
One of our lead designers, Owais has a wealth of experience in both architecture as well as interior design. Having worked with with well known architects on several major projects, including corporate high rises and luxury residences, Owais brings with him strong credentials, capable of taking on any challenging design work, exploring everything from city-scale housing schemes to cozy high-end restaurants to slick high-rises. He is obsessed with how design shapes the way people actually live and move through spaces. He thrives in the messy middle, between clients, consultants and contractors, keeping ideas alive while making sure that the projects are seamlessly executed.
Owais is forever chasing that sweet spot where creativity meets real world problem solving, which makes all his designs total winners with all clients. He has a strong eye for detail, adaptable across scales and is able to breakdown complex problems into clear design solutions.
Lead Architect
Taha is one of the most skilled and passionate designers, with exceptional architectural prowess, determined to bring high quality refinement to any space. As part of some top notch architectural companies, he led many major projects ranging from multiple residential projects to commercial buildings as well as master planning of different societies. Be it a big project or some small renovation work, Taha brings on his 100 per cent each time, transforming spaces into exquisite works of art with perfect balance between form and function. He is creative, focused and an integral player in team management and site coordination.
General Manager – Operation, Design, R & D
An incredibly versatile talent, Ayaz has in a short time amassed remarkable experience in design, execution and production processes. Having worked several years with some of the leading names in the industry, he has developed expertise par excellence, producing top notch furniture designs with innovative use of materials. His keen eye for detail means that every design element is perfectly and properly executed on site, ensuring conformance to established requirements regarding quality, sizes and specs.
Ayaz also oversees the production line activities with regards to quality, safety, employee-relations and productivity. He is the key person liaising with clients and vendors and also with the design, construction and production teams, to ensure smooth, effortless and impeccable delivery of our products and services.
From the first brick to the last accessory, Ayaz oversees and manages the entire design and build operations for TDI.
Site Manager & Project Supervisor – Photography/Videography
Head of Production
