Aleem started his path in Interior Design in 2004 by obtaining a formal education at the Art Institute of Vancouver. He soon found himself with a desire for adventure and furthered his education abroad at the Art Institute of Chicago to obtain a bachelor's degree in Interior Design & Sustainable Interior Architecture. He then attended the Domus Academy in Milan for Hospitality Design and the School of Central Saint Martins in London for Retail Design. This Global perspective inspired Aleem’s taste for design and personal style. Aleem is a fixture in both the Interior Design Industry as well as a style icon (He was named one of 'Canada’s Best Dressed' in 2017.) He has made various media appearances & speaking engagements, featured on television networks around the globe, is a published author, and whose work is featured consistently in a variety of print and online publications Internationally.
His studio, Kalu Interiors, was formed in 2007 alongside his co-founder Phyllis Lui. For more than a decade, his Vancouver-based design firm has been known to break barriers in the industry and design award-winning spaces. Creating thoughtfully curated interiors that enhance and inspire how his clients live, while also carrying a distinctive sense of style and unique sensibilities for design, he has an undeniable passion for interior design. It is this passion that has led him to understand the importance of personal style and space for his clients’ homes and spaces. Kalu Interiors has been a leader in the industry for almost two decades now and continues to be involved in designing well-known spaces, residential and commercial, both locally and abroad.
Learn more about Aleem's work at kaluinteriors.com
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How Aleem finds inspiration when designing spaces.
Moe's Home Collection #MyMoes series featuring Aleem Kassam
Aleem shares his passion for the arts and how interior design is a blend of architecture, fashion and graphic design.
