--- title: "MARIYA SHARIF — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mariya-sharif-pfvwus-pf~1329541340 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1329541340.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MARIYA SHARIF" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/04e3b0830fad653f_1850-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Menlo Park, California 94025, United States" latitude: 37.4396 longitude: -122.1864 phone: "(617) 803-4282" website: https://www.rawidesignstudio.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 2 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # MARIYA SHARIF Original Houzz profile: [MARIYA SHARIF](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mariya-sharif-pfvwus-pf~1329541340) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Fremont, Sunnyvale, San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, Cupertino, Newark, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Foster City, Los Altos, Burlingame, San Carlos, East Palo Alto, Belmont, Millbrae, Stanford, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Emerald Lake Hills, Portola Valley, Highlands-Baywood Park, Loyola, West Menlo Park, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Gregorio - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2022–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves - Online consultation - Woman owned - High-end R A W I was founded in 2020 and is a multidisciplinary design firm focusing on residential and commercial interiors, product and furniture design. Our values are founded on a contemporary approach to Scandinavian design. With over 12 years of high end design experience based out of Copenhagen, we specialize in timeless aesthetics, natural materials and the balance of restraint & refinement. Our mission is to inspire a fresh vision for design & architecture - we create a world that balances a sense of luxury & serenity - with a contemporary approach to social and environmental responsibilities. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Playroom Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - 3D Rendering - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Bookcases - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Wine Cellar Design - Sustainable Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Custom Table - Energy-Efficient Homes - Custom Beds - Historic Building Conservation - Feng Shui Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Jose - San Francisco - Fremont - Sunnyvale - San Mateo - Daly City - Redwood City - Mountain View - Palo Alto - South San Francisco - Cupertino - Newark - San Bruno - Pacifica - Menlo Park - Foster City - Los Altos - Burlingame - San Carlos - East Palo Alto - Belmont - Millbrae - Stanford - Hillsborough - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Woodside - Emerald Lake Hills - Portola Valley - Highlands-Baywood Park - Loyola - West Menlo Park - Boston - Chicago - New York - San Gregorio ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MARIYA SHARIF | | Address | Menlo Park, California 94025, United States | | Phone | (617) 803-4282 | | Website | https://www.rawidesignstudio.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 2 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariya-sharif-8730645/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/rawi\_design\_studio/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MARIYA SHARIF](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mariya-sharif-pfvwus-pf~1329541340) - **Website:** https://www.rawidesignstudio.com/ - **Phone:** (617) 803-4282 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Mariya Sharif spent her formative years in Copenhagen honing her career at award-winning design firm, Space Copenhagen, before recently returning to the US with her family. - She has a Masters of Int. Architecture from RISD, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Mcgill University. - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2022–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — poojadi03, Jan. 2023** > Mariya is AMAZING! We had the pleasure of finding Mariya opportunistically (thank you!) since we were in search of a designer that really would take the time to understand our needs, push us in our thinking, and help us bring our vision to life in a new home construction. We brought in Mariya into our project after framing was completed and windows were in their respective locations, though now we wish we engaged her services prior to the start of project, since she would have helped us with layout/flow, window placements, other details. From the onset of the project, she was super active, went above and beyond what was expected, really cares about her work, sees through everything with detail to the finished product, makes great suggestions, my wife and I always had other ideas in mind, but we always ended up coming back to Mariya's selections in the end! She was never pushy, but we came to them organically on our own. :) > > We worked with two other designers for short stints prior to Mariya and had very different experiences in terms of direction we were going in to the project, and now we are IN LOVE with our selections that we made with Mariya since she really has a unique blend of classic timeless ness and modern styles that we embraced as part of our project. She helped us make adjustments along the way of the creative process, ensuring our selections would fit within our desired aesthetic and cohesiveness across the entire home. > > I would highly recommend her again for any new construction home project, she provides us great perspective and value, and I am sure increased the value of our home based on where we landed in terms of final product. I look forward to working with her on future projects, she is A+! **★★★★★ — Anna Schreff, Jan. 2023** > We hired Mariya and Rebecca to help us with an addition and remodel of our home. They do beautiful work and are attentive to every detail of the design. I truly cannot say enough about their ability to envision and create the most beautiful designs. We loved their ideas which were beautiful, but also thoughtfully designed and tailored for our family and lifestyle. We were unfortunately not able to implement the full design because of cost restrictions, but will be able to carryover many of their ideas and design elements into our planned remodel. > > Apart from their impeccable design capabilities, they were incredibly dedicated to the project and have spent countless hours helping us to find the right solutions and identifying potential contractors and vendors for implementation. Their attention to every detail and dedication to helping us walk through the entirety of the project have been so appreciated - they truly went above and beyond to help us maximize the potential in our project. **★★★★★ — Emilie Wagner, May 2022** > Since the moment Mariya stepped into my home, I've felt inspired and well cared for when it comes to designing the perfect environment for my family. I have a lot of passion for design but didn't know where to start and how to translate my many ideas into a cohesive look. Since working with Mariya, she has defined a visual aesthetic, maximized how we will use each space, and introduced me to so many wonderful furniture and fixture designers I had not heard of. Her deep experience shines through in her nuanced inspiration boards, insight into where to find top-quality pieces, and technical knowledge. I learn so much in each discussion we have. Mariya has given us the direction and courage that we need to design the home we have dreamed of but couldn't create on our own. She is an absolute joy and inspiration to work with. **Comment from MARIYA SHARIF:** > Emilie!! Thank you for your thoughts and kindness!! It’s such a pleasure meeting a kindred spirit!! So much to look forward to!! **★★★★★ — ryandash, Nov. 2021** > My husband and I engaged Mariya in late 2020 to design a lake-house in Upstate New York. We had been searching for a vacation home for some time and after a few terrible home visits we choose to build our own. > > Mariya came to our attention through a recommendation we received from a trusted business associate. Immediately upon meeting her we realized she was the person we wanted to work with. Her calm approach to design was refreshing and very relatable. Unlike some designers we spoke with, Mariya asked us what we wanted and worked with us to fit into our budget. Perhaps most impressive is Mariya's tenacity. She worked vigorously to chase architects and engineers to get them to complete their parts of the project. Her dedication made this stressful process much more manageable. > > We are excited to commence construction and can't wait to see her work come to life. **Comment from MARIYA SHARIF:** > Thanks Ryan and James! I'm touched by your words! Your dream home by the lake has been such a passion project for me - and from the beginning i felt we understood one another! Getting to know you both and telling your story in through the design of your home - has been such a pleasure and will stand out as a real career highlight for me. **★★★★★ — Poorva Potnis, Oct. 2021** > Mariya helped us design our home in 2021. She put forth a beautiful vision for the space. It was minimalist, light and breezy, while still feeling comfortable and warm. It was a tricky space to work with - but Mariya's expertise helped make it exactly what we were looking for. Mariya is collaborative and has a great eye for engineering living spaces. Her renditions and high quality of communication quickly got us all on the same page. She has a great mastery over her design tools and very capable with online meetings. We always felt heard through the process. At the same time, Mariya guided us gently anytime we felt lost. Overall, I highly recommend Mariya as an expert and collaborative partner in your home design. **Comment from MARIYA SHARIF:** > Thanks Poorva!! Loved meeting you and Mandar and enjoyed the process of realizing your aspirations for your home. I feel lucky to have found a friendship on our journey together. Look forward to working together again! **★★★★★ — Aaron Borenstein, July 2021** > RAWI Design has been instrumental in creating many of our most beautiful projects. From concept, Mariya carefully listens to all of our clients' needs, wants and passions, and then tells the story of how the final product will be achieved. She is quite captivating. During the schematic phase, Mariya takes you on a journey through layout and creates amazing renderings that allow our clients to walk through their future space before it is even built. Her build documents, the recipe for the entire project, are thoughtfully organized, crystal clear, and delivered to the GC for easy execution. Mariya Sharif is truly a visionary and master of her craft. Not only are her designs well thought out but she is also always responsive and extremely attentive to all of our clients. Thank you Mariya for all of your great work and support. **Comment from MARIYA SHARIF:** > Hi Aaron - Thanks so much for your kind words! You have come to mean so much to me in the time since we started to work together. I look so much forward to our future endeavors and efforts together launching exciting projects soon!! **★★★★★ — Lauren L, July 2021** > Mariya Sharif and I have been working together from before I started renovating my NYC apartment, and her ideas and support have given me an invaluable sense of calm and cohesion throughout this often overwhelming endeavor of designing a home. Mariya is incredibly smart, responsive, and thorough, always going far beyond expectations with her detailed feedback and finely articulated vision, including her exquisite renderings. She is always there with patient and thoughtful guidance, which has empowered me to take risks and choose pieces and finishings that work together to create a truly beautiful, serene, functional space that I simply could not have achieved on my own. She also provides options at a few price points, which is appreciated. Her architectural training and experience ensure balanced proportions and optimal use of square footage, while her timeless design aesthetic ensures you will love to just look around and take it in. She encourages me to incorporate textures, colors, and materials that are more tactile, bringing the space to life by drawing the eye and inviting engagement with every piece. She's also introduced me to companies that use sustainable materials, and it feels great to know I've contributed to helping the environment. I am so grateful to Mariya and can't recommend her highly enough. **Comment from MARIYA SHARIF:** > Lauren!! I have so much enjoyed bringing your home to life with you and have enjoyed sharing ideas with you and getting to know you in the process. It's such a pleasure working with people you adore!! ## Selected projects - [Lakefront Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-home-pj-vj~6663814) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: Lakefront home, is a new home on a sloping wooded lakefront property. Construction will commence mid 2021 — Inspired by the simple aesthetics of a floating boathouse or lakefront cabin; a pair of gabled buildings clad in rough sawn cedar wood and topped with a solar shingled roof. The lakefront home is a simple retreat with windows and doors oriented to frame the dramatic surroundings and views of the lake. A calm, sculptural expression - maintaining a simple symmetry and a balance between the t… - [11 Howard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/11-howard-pj-vj~6663818) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: Location: New York Project: 11 Howard - Open since 2015 Collaboration: Space Copenhagen Role: Senior Designer - [PKN - Pier 71](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pkn-pier-71-pj-vj~6663830) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Location: San Francisco CA Project: PKN - Pier 71 Client: Residential In collaboration with Avroko-SF & Handel Architects A new residential development at Pier 70 in San Francisco - currently under construction (completion in 2022). Two, six-story structures housing 240 units and a large amenities area, the design proposal included experiential programming and design for main lobby areas, interior courtyard, rooftop terraces, residential units and amenity programs. — Deriving from the Pier’s mar… - [MPK Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mpk-home-pj-vj~6663828) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: MPK Home is a renovation of an existing California bungalow, currently under construction (completion in early 2022). — The proposal reinterpreted the existing conditions to reveal opportunities to create a more expansive living within the envelope of the home while creating a series of meaningful connections between inside and out and an articulated solution to the home’s landscaping. A considered approach sees the old meld effortlessly into the new with shared materiality and a matched approac… - [Geist - København, Denmark](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geist-koebenhavn-denmark-pj-vj~6663821) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Location: Copenhagen Project: Geist - Open since 2012 Collaboration: Space Copenhagen Role: Senior Designer - [Geranium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geranium-pj-vj~6663832) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Location: Copenhagen Project: Geist - Open since 2012 Collaboration: Space Copenhagen Role: Designer - [Brooklyn Townhouse - 5 luxury apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-townhouse-5-luxury-apartments-pj-vj~7116688) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 20 - [AJS Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ajs-home-pj-vj~6770927) - Location: San Carlos, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: A California bungalow dated from the 60s - carefully renovated with a new addition to bring the home to its full potential and providing the client's young family with a generous and well functioning home. Designed with an emphasis on how light travels throughout the day and a connection to the generous outdoor gardens from every aspect of the home. Natural materials emphasize this connection as they age beautifully with time. The home exudes a barefoot luxury and a calmness through subtle textu… - [LKH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lkh-pj-vj~6678548) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 6 - [Fiskbaren](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fiskbaren-pj-vj~6678544) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 7 - [Better Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/better-place-pj-vj~6678542) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 9 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mariya-sharif-pfvwus-pf~1329541340) ## Ideabooks - [MARIYA's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143129870/list/mariya-s-ideas) — 5 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mariya-sharif) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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