From idea to reality: reunited classmates create thriving interior design business – The Creative School

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From idea to reality: reunited classmates create thriving interior design business – The Creative School

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Interior Design alumni combine luxury and durability with RZ Interiors

By: Mays Saifan

July 30, 2024

Combining their entrepreneurial spirits and industry expertise, Interior Design alumni Bahar Zaeem and Shima Radfar joined forces to launch RZ Interiors, a creative design firm in Toronto specializing in contemporary interiors and celebrated for their innovative transformations of residential properties, boutique spaces, and large-scale developments.

From idea to reality: reunited classmates create thriving interior design business – The Creative School

Shima Radfar (left) and Bahar Zaeem (right) in the renovated foyer they designed, planned, and remodelled. Image courtesy of RZ Interiors.

A Decade of Combined Experience

Radfar always dreamed of launching her own business, while Zaeem, coming from a family of entrepreneurs, was eager to create something unique. Over a Saturday morning coffee, they shared their visions for the future. Little did they know that this casual chat would lead to the launch of their successful design firm nearly eight years later. 

With a combined decade of experience in residential and hospitality design, the team at RZ Interiors brings a wealth of knowledge to every project. Since 2017, the firm’s portfolio has reflected a commitment to excellence through diverse projects in the Greater Toronto Area.

Vertical/portrait long shot of Shima Radfar (left) and Bahar Zaeem (right) behind the counter of a contemporary and white coloured kitchen with gold/grey accents. Radfar is wearing a black top, while Radfar is wearing a white and black floral top with black pants.

Shima Radfar (left) and Bahar Zaeem (right) in the kitchen of a custom 5,000-square-foot home in North York. Photo by Ryan Fung Photography.

Vertical/portrait medium-long shot of dining room with glass dining table, designer ceiling, hanging overhead lighting, light-coloured fabric dining chairs, and gold accents.

The dining room in the custom 5,000-square-foot North York home. Photo by Ryan Fung Photography.

Innovative and Personalized Design

RZ Interiors stands out for its blend of innovation and functionality. The firm’s design philosophy emphasizes scale, proportions, visual balance, and proper alignment.

“To me, good design involves thoroughly studying the space and intricately capturing the unique architectural features of the home,” says Zaeem. “The objective is to not only enhance functionality and aesthetics but also to infuse the space with depth and visual intrigue,” adds Radfar.

Medium-long shot of Shima Radfar and Bahar Zaeem posing with two other event attendees while accepting the Best Overall Kitchen award at the 2024 NKBA | KBIS Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards. They are wearing black formal attire, with Zaeem wearing a white coloured vest.

Shima Radfar and Bahar Zaeem at the 2024 NKBA | KBIS Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards after winning Best Overall Kitchen. Image courtesy of NKBA.

Celebrated Success

The success of RZ Interiors is reflected in its growing acclaim and recognition. Featured in leading design magazines like Canadian Interiors and DesignLines, the firm has become synonymous with innovative and luxurious interior design. 

“It is our core value to design interiors that are functional, aesthetically beautiful, and wholly personalized,” says Zaeem. “Every home is a different story that we want to tell in a different and unique way.”

Wide shot of the previously mentioned award-winning kitchen. It has white counters, grey/gold chairs, warm wood floors, and floor-to-ceiling grey cabinetry with gold hardware.

“Ultra Modern Kitchen,” designed by Shima Radfar and Bahar Zaeem, that won Best Overall Kitchen at the 2024 NKBA | KBIS Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards. Photo by Ryan Fung Photography.

As the dynamic duo continues to make waves in the interior design world, their story serves as an inspiration to current and future students of The Creative School, demonstrating the possibilities that emerge when creativity, passion, and dedication come together.































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