Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
+5 Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Gayla C. Fidje | Global Luxury, Holistic Design, Soulfully Grounded Spaces
Meet Gayla C. Fidje
Architect & Interior Designer
Luxury Guide Design Curator
Born in Texas, Gayla studied Architecture, Art and Interior Design at the University of Texas and her experience working in award-winning interior and architecture firms like Kohn Petersen Fox, Wilson and Associates and BBG&M has developed her refined aesthetic, furniture selections and construction knowledge. Gayla has worked on incredible private residences and luxury resorts, casinos and hotels all over the globe, including: Atlantis Hotel, Casino and Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas, The Venetian Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV, Mohegan Sun Casino, New London, CT, Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, Burj al Arab, Dubai, UAE.
Gayla Interiors is a boutique design firm that approaches each project holistically. From the touch of fabric to the scent of a space, to the way sound is quieted, and considering the view through the glass, our mission is to elevate our clients’ spirits and create surroundings that feel both grounding and nurturing.
****Design Wisdom with Gayla
We sat down with Gayla to talk about common design mistakes, clever tricks, and investment-worthy upgrades every home should have. Here’s what she had to share:
What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made on a project?
Early in my career, I chose paint colors offsite instead of testing them in the actual home. Once the walls were painted, the colors looked completely different under the natural light. It was a valuable lesson—paint should always be tested on-site, in different lighting conditions, before making a final decision.
What’s the biggest mistake people make when decorating their home?
The biggest mistake I see people making is assembling their home design with multiple Pinterest inspiration photos. The outcome is a lot of incohesive spaces with no overriding style. You move from one room to another, and it feels like you’re moving from one world to another.
What’s the most outrageous request a client has ever made?
I was once asked to design a kitchen that showcased over 100 cartoon ceramic cookie jars. They were not big cooks, but they were amazing collectors.
What’s your favorite design hack that instantly elevates a space?
With some foresight, you can hide all things ugly. Plan a spot inside a lower cabinet to hide your robotic vacuum cleaner, use hinged art frames to conceal electrical panels, design a kitchen drawer as a charging station, hide a split unit behind a louvered cabinet, and install an electrical strip under upper kitchen cabinets so you don’t have to drill into your feature backsplash. Planning these details ahead of time will really improve the beauty of your space.
What’s one piece every home should invest in?
Lighting. If your budget allows, hiring a lighting designer for your home is a worthwhile investment. If not, turn off the overhead lights and layer table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces. Avoid blue and white light bulbs, and opt for warmer golden tones to create a comfortable, inviting glow.
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