I am Semra Panahova, a dedicated interior designer with extensive experience delivering hospitality, high-end residential, and workplace projects across the UK and internationally. I combine a creative flair with a strong technical grounding in FF&E, finishes, and design standards to develop comprehensive design packages from concept through to detailed schedules and drawings. Working closely with contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers, I manage technical coordination, shop drawing reviews, and quality control to ensure the design intent is realized on time and within budget. I believe great design is driven by a thoughtful narrative that reflects client requirements while aligning with business objectives.

Semra Panahova

I am Semra Panahova, a dedicated interior designer with extensive experience delivering hospitality, high-end residential, and workplace projects across the UK and internationally. I combine a creative flair with a strong technical grounding in FF&E, finishes, and design standards to develop comprehensive design packages from concept through to detailed schedules and drawings. Working closely with contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers, I manage technical coordination, shop drawing reviews, and quality control to ensure the design intent is realized on time and within budget. I believe great design is driven by a thoughtful narrative that reflects client requirements while aligning with business objectives.

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I am Semra Panahova, a dedicated interior designer with extensive experience delivering hospitality, high-end residential, and workplace projects across the UK and internationally. I combine a creative flair with a strong technical grounding in FF&E, finishes, and design standards to develop comprehensive design packages from concept through to detailed schedules and drawings.

Working closely with contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers, I manage technical coordination, shop drawing reviews, and quality control to ensure the design intent is realized on time and within budget. I believe great design is driven by a thoughtful narrative that reflects client requirements while aligning with business objectives.

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Experience Level

Language

Azerbaijani
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Workplace consultant at FORME UK
February 1, 2026 - Present
Working on government workplace projects, ensuring alignment with operational requirements, government property standards and user needs
Project Coordinator at FCDO - Foreign Commonwealth Development Office
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Coordinated consultants and contractors to deliver overseas government projects, overseeing site activities and ensuring compliance with programme, budget and quality requirements
Designer at PRIVATE PROJECTS
July 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Developed design packages for residential and hospitality projects for AvroKO, Russell Sage and RFTH
Senior Designer at MARTIN KEMP DESIGN
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019
Produced design packages including bespoke FF&E, joinery and project-specific finishes for a luxury private chalet in Courchevel
Interior Designer at TALA FUSTOK STUDIO
June 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Delivered Mandrake Hotel, London and a private residential refurbishment project, managing FF&E design and installation, client liaison and technical coordination across all project phases
Architectural Designer at AEDAS – International architectural firm
August 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Produced design packages while adhering to brand standards across hospitality projects including Polyanka Moscow, Hotel Sempachersee, Switzerland and DoubleTree by Hilton London
Concept Designer at CONSO DESIGN – Luxury property developer
October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2014
Developed concept and schematic design packages including mood boards, CAD drawings and FF&E proposals for luxury residential developments and private properties in the UK
Architectural Designer at AEDAS – International architectural firm
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2012
Contributed to the concept design of Dubai Design District and assisted with schedules and CAD packages for Jumeirah Hotel, Oman
Designer at BROADWAY MALYAN – International architectural firm
January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2011
Assisted senior designers with drafting, research and specifications for a hospitality project in Istanbul

Education

BA Hons) Interior and Spatial Design at Chelsea College of Art & Design
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Interior decoration course at Chelsea College of Art & Design
August 1, 2005 - September 1, 2005
BA (Hons) Interior Design at Western University of Baku (Azerbaijan)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Other