A reception and majlis where modern comfort meets Najdi craft — layered textiles, wood-slat ceilings and seating made for hosting.
The heart of a Saudi home is where guests are welcomed. We layered generous modular seating, handwoven rugs and Najdi textiles under a warm wood-slat ceiling — a majlis that feels grand yet calm.
The feature wallA plastered media wall with a Najdi motif and a firewood niche.
HandcraftA hand-knotted macramé piece anchors the seating.
The second loungeA softer sitting room, framed by a palm-motif tapestry.
The majlisFloor-level seating, set for Arabic coffee and dates.
Colour & patternA red kilim brings warmth against the calm palette.
Najdi detailA carved plaster frieze runs the length of the seating.
The kitchenWarm timber joinery with fluted, backlit shelving.
The coffee cornerA dedicated station for the daily coffee ritual.
Art & objectsA palm-motif panel and handmade ceramics on a dark console.
A quiet cornerA Najdi plaster frieze frames an intimate seat.
The entryA live-edge console beneath a backlit arched mirror.
The archA rounded niche holds a pared-back coffee bar.
BuiltThe finished majlis — an orange feature wall framed by arched niches.
BuiltThe seating from the opposite corner, set on a deep Bukhara rug.
BeforeThe same room as a bare concrete shell, before fit-out began.
"A majlis is architecture for hospitality — it should make a guest feel honoured."