CovetED Magazine: Be in love with our work is always the key
to achieve better results. Are you in love with this job? What do
you love most about being an interior designer?
Arzu Kartaz: I absolutely love my job. It’s my call! Understand-
ing my customers’ ideas, wishes and personalities, implementing
them and finally realising those expressions in their own cribs,
fulfils me with such happiness and joy.
It’s important to me that my customers know they’re in good
hands and that they feel comfortable!
CM: Do you have a favorite project or a favourite story about one
of your projects?
AK: My favourite projects are generally those, in which custom-
ers have no limited budgets. They are more open and receptive
for new shapes, colours and designs.
CM: How important is a perfect chemistry between you and
your clients to achieve the best results?
AK: I strongly believe in Energy Frequencies. I’m absolutely con-
vinced that those customers, approaching me, share the same
chemistry and are on the same level as me. This is the foundation
for a positive outcome.
CM: Do you think working with teams in interior design is better
or worse than working alone? Why?
AK: I’m a born team player! When creative heads work together
on a project, it flourishes. Nevertheless, one of them must take
the lead to avoid distractions and to not get bogged down (in
details).
CM: Keeping up to date on all the trends is essential for anyone
who wants to conquer this market. In what ways do you keep
current with new trends?
AK: I get inspired, especially when I’m on travel, at exhibitions,
but mainly through international trade press.
CM: How would you describe your work style? Do you have any
kind “signatures” that help to identify your projects?
AK: My style is a blend of colour and shape which sends out
happiness and good vibrations. The image of luxury given by my
designs conveys the ultimate feeling of comfort and well-being.
CM: All artists need some inspiration to work, and interior de-
signer are artists too. So, what or who really inspires you?
AK: Kelly Wearstler inspires me a lot! Although, the American style
doesn’t meet the European way of living. Marcel Wanders impress-
es me with his dainty and frisky designs, as well as Tom Dixon and
Paula Navone who influence me with their distinctive zeitgeist.
Privat Villa Hamburg by Arzu Kartal
Privat Villa Hamburg by Arzu Kartal