IBO INTERIORS CONTINUES TO SET THE BENCHMARK THROUGH THE VISION OF ITS CREATOR

Achuziam Maha, founder and lead designer at Ibo Interiors, brings over two decades of interior design/styling experience and a keen eclectic eye to all of her projects. Born of Nigerian/West Indian heritage and raised in Brooklyn, NY, lends unique flair to all of Maha’s designs, rendering them timeless. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BS Marketing, she tried on many creative hats. First as executive assistant to Audrey Smaltz of the Ground Crew dressing models and helping prepare backstage dressing areas. Then as the wardrobe supervisor for the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble building and maintaining costumes. Eventually, she landed an administrative position at Seborn Ragsdale Interiors. Seborn mentored Achuziam teaching her the ins and outs of interior design. The first project he assigned her was the design of a lobby on Park Avenue. One project led to another. Finally she designed a luxurious 2 bedroom apartment on the 23rd floor looking out over Central Park.

Maha is also the founder/owner of lifestyle, home furnishings and gifts boutique, peace + RIOT. As the boutique’s buyer for over 7 years, Maha’s knowledge and command of sourcing and manufacturing in the home décor industry is exceptional. Maha’s ability to flow seamlessly between what her clients want and what the space needs has made her a design tastemaker and a valued asset to any project. Monique Greenwood, former Essence magazine Editor-in-Chief turned Bed & Breakfast guru, was so impressed Maha’s artistry she commissioned her as lead designer of Buttonwood Manor in the quaint seaside town of Cape May, NJ. Greenwood, still smitten by Maha’s vision, commissioned the designer to work her magic once again on the majestic Mansion at Noble Lane, Greenwood’s Premiere Inn in Bethany, Pennsylvania. The 18-month long project included interior and exterior design of a 25,000 square foot estate with 14 guest rooms, a spa, tea room, formal dining room, ladies lounge, ballroom and demo kitchen.

Jamella Swift of Keller Williams Realty has called on her numerous times to stage homes that were sitting on the market. They were all turned around quickly and sold within a week of re-listing. Having designed and managed two of her own Airbnb apartments, Achuziam has been commissioned to create a number of vacation rentals.

Maha’s work has been featured on the pages of New York Magazine, the New York Daily News, ElleDecor.com, Essence.com and numerous blogs. Her booth for Malene Barnett was a finalist for best booth design at the Boutique Design New York show. Maha’s forward thinking and unique ability to integrate the heart of her clients into all she does, makes Maha and Ibo Interiors the perfect choice to bring your interior design desires to life.