Shakiba Amiri
Job Title: Interior Designer
Areas of Expertise: Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Quartz Worktops
Shakiba Amiri is an accomplished architect, interior designer, and product specialist with over 7 years of hands-on industry experience. Having worked extensively across residential and commercial design firms, including Farazin and Sdstudio, she specialises in spatial planning, sustainable interior design, and bespoke kitchen architecture. At MonoLux Worktops, Shakiba combines her deep technical office and construction experience with structural design principles. She helps homeowners navigate the technical details of kitchen layouts, from complex sink recess cut-outs and draining grooves to edge profile fabrications. Her articles bridge the gap between high-end architectural vision and practical stone implementation.
Posts by Shakiba Amiri
How to Choose Quartz Worktop Samples at Home
A quartz sample can tell you a lot about colour, undertone, surface detail and finish, but it cannot show you...
How to Style a Kitchen With Black Worktops Without Making It Dark
Black worktops can suit a compact kitchen, a large open-plan room or a darker cabinet scheme. The result depends on...
Does Black Quartz Show Scratches and Fingerprints?
Black quartz does not scratch more easily because it is black, but its dark background can make fingerprints, pale water...
Best Kitchen Styles for Carrara Quartz Worktops
Carrara quartz is one of the most versatile marble-inspired surfaces available today. Its softer grey veining and bright background allow...
Will Carrara Quartz Ever Go Out of Style?
Many homeowners wonder whether Carrara quartz is simply another kitchen trend or a design choice that will still look relevant...
Carrara Quartz or Real Marble? Pros, Cons & Key Differences
Choosing between Carrara quartz and real marble is one of the most important decisions during a kitchen renovation. Both materials...
Carrara Quartz Worktops: Classic Marble Look Without the Maintenance
Carrara quartz worktops have become one of the most sought-after surfaces in modern kitchen design. Inspired by the appearance of...
Does White Quartz Stain or Turn Yellow?
White quartz is one of the most popular choices for bright kitchens, but it also raises a fair concern: will...
Is Plain White Quartz Too Boring for Kitchens? Overcoming the “Clinical” Myth
Plain white quartz worktops remain one of the most popular choices in modern UK kitchens — yet many homeowners still...
Best White Quartz Worktops for Modern & Traditional Kitchens
The best white quartz worktop is not decided by the words “modern” or “traditional” alone. Plain white can sharpen framed...