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The Sculpted Abode, Part 10: Lighting as Architecture | Dubai Villa Renovation Week 7
Week 7 marks the final phase before lighting installation begins. Wardrobes are fitted, marble is in place, and the atmosphere is beginning to show.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 9: Joinery as Architecture | Dubai Villa Renovation Week 6
Week 6 of The Sculpted Abode. From kitchens to wardrobes, this week we explore how joinery forms the quiet architecture of our home — and why every detail, curve, and groove matters.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 7: Spa-like Bathroom Design | Dubai Villa Renovation Week 4
Week 4 of The Sculpted Abode marks the shift to finishes: tiling begins, marble niches are prepared, and spa-like bathrooms take shape with timeless details.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 6: Dubai Villa Renovation Week 3 - Designing the Kitchen
As a final touch, the large blank wall in the kitchen will carry a gypsum relief inspired by Matisse’s The Dance — simplified to outlines only, a gesture of movement, joy, and connection. For us, it captures the atmosphere we want to feel in the space: alive, human, celebratory.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 5: What Are MEP and HVAC? | Dubai Villa Renovation Week 2
Week 2 of The Sculpted Abode marked a shift from demolition to rebuilding. Walls rose, systems were installed, and the invisible work of MEP and HVAC became the backbone of the home.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 4: Dubai Villa Renovation Week 1
Week 1 of The Sculpted Abode was a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. As both designer and homeowner, I faced the shock of seeing our family home stripped to its bones — and the urgency of solving unexpected MEP and structural surprises. With decisive action and a trusted team, the renovation moved ahead at remarkable speed.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 3: Behind the Scenes of a Dubai Home Renovation
From hidden systems to handpicked fixtures, this chapter reveals the foundation of our Dubai home renovation — and what really makes it run on time.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 2: Relocating During Home Renovation with Kids, Pets & Purpose
Relocating during our home renovation meant packing up a decade of memories, two young children, three elderly pets, and every rhythm of daily life we had carefully built. In this chapter of The Sculpted Abode, I share how we found a temporary home that worked for everyone, how we approached the move with intention, and why letting go, both emotionally and logistically, was the first step toward something better.


The Sculpted Abode, Part 1: A Designer’s Personal Home Renovation
The Sculpted Abode is our founder’s personal home renovation — a full-scale transformation delivered in 10 weeks. Follow the journey from first demo to final reveal, with thoughtful design decisions and trusted coordination along the way.
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