welcome to
sami akbari-mort interiors
Hi, I’m Sami. I founded Sami Akbari-Mort Interiors out of a lifelong love not just for design, but togetherness and connection.
Who I Am
If you’re like me, there’s a particular room that’s embedded in your memory: somewhere that made you feel safe, warm, and simply at home. For me, it was my family TV room. Instead of a couch, we had a mattress our whole family piled onto for movie nights when I was a kid. My dad called it our korsi. In Persian, that word refers to a traditional table, heated from below and surrounded by pillows and blankets, where the whole family gathers. A korsi literally emanates warmth—no wonder the English word “cozy” sounds so similar. As a designer, my aim is to help my clients achieve that same sense of ease and joy in their own spaces.
Before venturing out on my own, I worked at the Portland, Oregon office of the award-winning firm Vida Design. In my role as a Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Designer, I sourced and specified furniture, rugs, art and accessories for multi-residential projects. My work and oversight spanned from concept to finish: I not only selected materials, but closely monitored budgets and oversaw installations.
My Design Ethos
I believe everyone deserves access to good design, and I know how to work with a range of budgets to achieve truly transformational results. I also care deeply about sustainability—both environmental and financial. I create thoughtful spaces that work with a home’s original character and features, utilize as many second-hand pieces as possible, and seek out the most environmentally sound materials.
How I Work
I collaborate with my clients to co-create—never dictate—a look and feel that reflects who they are, where they’re from, and how they live. I know how to work with a wide range of styles, aesthetics, and needs to craft inviting, warm spaces that feel like a refuge. And I especially love sourcing artwork as a way to ensure your home reflects your culture and personality.
I also encourage my clients to think beyond trends, helping them discover how to articulate and harness their own unique design personality. Together, we’ll create a home you’ll love forever; a home that gives you the ability to use smart, considered details like soft goods, paint and wallpaper, and artwork to refresh and evolve your space over time. My goal is to help you avoid expensive and exhausting future renovations that require ripping up flooring, replacing fixtures, or swapping out an entire room of furniture just because a once-hot trend looks dated a few short years later—or because those choices never really felt like “you” in the first place.
How to Reach Me
Whether you’re designing your new home’s interiors from the ground up, or simply looking to make some small-scale updates to brighten up a specific room, I’d love to hear from you. Please contact me to schedule a complimentary meet and greet at sami@saminteriors.net
services offered
consultation
$100
1 hour consultation, virtual or in person. Includes an assessment of your space, tailored recommendations and a follow up email with what was discussed and how to achieve your goals (even on a tiny budget).
staging and/or styling w/ existing pieces
$250 - $500
Staging design for those who would like to up their house appeal to buyers but can’t afford to hire a stager, or for those who would like a space refresh but can’t quite figure out what to do.
This option includes:
Assessment of space
Creating a design plan that incorporates client’s existing items and furniture
New furniture layout if necessary/desired
Paint color options if desired
2 design edits
*Add-ons include additional sourcing/specification of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) - either second hand or new, additional design edits.
FF&E DESIGN pACKAGE
Project Dependent Pricing
For those who are looking to re-furnish a space, or those who have new spaces to breathe life into, this option is for you! You will walk away with a plan of attack including a list of specific items to purchase and how and where to
This option includes:
Assessment of space
Schematic design mood board
Specification of furniture, art and accessories with an emphasis on sourcing second hand, vintage and antique. Includes procurement of specialized pieces.
Furniture layout
3 design edits
*Add-ons include procurement and installation (installation in PNW unless client able and willing to cover travel), additional design edits.
ENTIRE ROOM(s) DESIGN/RE-DESIGN
Project Dependent Pricing
If you’ve got a completely blank slate that you’re hoping to turn into including everything from vibe, color palette, furniture to custom casework, etc.
This option is very customizable but at the base level includes:
Assessment of space
Schematic Design mood board
Specification of furniture, art and accessories with an emphasis on sourcing second hand, vintage and antique. Includes procurement of specialized pieces
Furniture layout
Specification of paint colors
3-d Renderings of the your space
Floor plans
3 design edits
*Add-ons include procurement and installation (installation in PNW unless client able and willing to cover travel), additional design edits.
Contact S.AM.I
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