Naomi relocated from the US where she was established as a designer and the owner of Naomi Silva Gallery specializing in contemporary paintings, photography and sculpture and also offering art and photography consultancy.
Originally a native of Chicago, a city influenced by architects such as Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright, she studied Contract Design thus establishing her style of incorporating contemporary, clean spacial design along with a strong color sense and lighting sensitivity, utilizing art and photography as strong focal elements.
Her past influences and experiences include representation of commercial artists, photographers and film production houses (originally starting out as a photo stylist) and representing one of Chicago’s most recognized photographers as well as later the representation of several well established photographers in Atlanta.
Subsequently, this led to working as a producer for
an animation studio in Chicago and later establishing a production office in Atlanta representing the studio as well as commercial illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers.
Her evolving love of photography led to a degree in that media.
Prior to opening the gallery, she managed and merchandised a trade showroom in Atlanta at ADAC.
All these experiences have culminated in a style consisting of classical and functional clean design with an element of surprise very often coming from the inclusion of art and photography
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view the natural light sources of a space as one of the most critical elements of good design and one of the starting points of conceptualizing an interior’s space.
Reviews
Dr J O'Connor
I am delighted with the stunning home that Naomi has created for me. She has been the consummate professional throughout the entire process, showing expertise, creative flair and astonishing attention to detail.
Naomi thoroughly and meticulously co-ordinated all aspects of my apartment’s transformation from design brief to organising and supervising furniture delivery, painting and electrical work. She consulted and advised
me at every stage and I acknowledge her skill at consistently listening for creative possibility. Naomi has created a warm and atmospheric space with tasteful Autumnal colours and has combined this with an excellent
selection of the highest quality furniture at affordable cost. She has created a luxurious home which has exceeded all of my highest expectations.
Dr Janet Page
Naomi Silva is a master of her craft. My pretty home was turned into an art form and a very comfortable one. Naomi believes rooms are for living not just display. She used colors from the art and rugs I love most to
weave the rooms into a harmonious and classic beauty. Now, people always stop and say this is very beautiful at first glance, and sometimes their second and third glances. I feel that way every day.
D McCulloch
Naomi Silva of Naomi Silva Interior Design has done a superb job redecorating the open floor-plan family room of a house my husband and I recently purchased; we highly recommend her. The design is beautiful,
and we are thrilled with it, and Naomi was great to work with. Naomi was able to incorporate the furnishings I already had into the overall design by having window covering made with fabric in colors, style, and
pattern scale complimentary to my mission style furnishings, beautifully made throw pillows, a reupholstered bench, and paint. The paint colors and finishes Naomi chose for the walls, trim, ceilings, and woodwork
(which had previously been stained, but the color didn’t go with my furniture), are gorgeous, provide just the right amount of contrast, and create a calm, lovely, light space. Naomi chose an accent wall paper for the
kitchen table area that ties everything together seamlessly. The light fixtures she recommended are perfect.
Naomi made and sent mood boards so that we could better visualize what the room would look like, and she gave us options from which to choose – everything was beautiful, and choosing wasn’t so easy (a good thing)! The mood boards included swatches of fabrics, large samples of paint colors, the actual wall papers, pictures of light fixtures, and even details like samples of trim for the window coverings and piping for the pillows. Those boards were very helpful in deciding which options we liked best, and it was nice to be able to feel the cloth and see the exact colors of everything. All products are top quality.
Communication was great and easy, especially as we are separated by an ocean and five hours’ time difference. We communicated by email, phone, and the postal service. Naomi was always prompt in answering my emails, kept me up to date, and was always clear and easy to understand. She did all of the ordering and coordination of fabrics, the fabricating of the window coverings, and the wall paper.
We love the finished project and love spending time in our beautiful home. Naomi made this an easy, smooth process for us. It was truly a pleasure working with her.
K Tucker
Naomi’s experience and expertise was invaluable for helping me choose paint colours for my home. Not only this, but Naomi created a ‘mood board’ to help me envisage co-ordinating lighting and furnishings which really helped me imagine what could be achieved.
Naomi attended regularly to ensure the paint shades worked as we had anticipated, and she came to view once all the work was complete to assess the outcome. I could never have created the look that I have without her guidance and experience.