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Efrat Arnold - Interior Designer
Creating happy, healthy and positive environments for my clients - transforming your home in Israel.

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I create beautiful interiors, with a focus on functionality, tailored to your needs, dreams and desires.

18/10/2026

A bathroom can be practical without being boring.

The combination of the large arched gold mirror and the curved pendant light are definitely features that catch your eye first and give the space character.

Other details you may not notice right away. Two sinks with wall mounted faucets for a cleaner look, a laundry drawer tucked inside the storage cabinet (because who wants a laundry basket taking up space in the bathroom?!), and a shower door that opens inwards to keep the water where it belongs when you get out of the shower.

The best designs aren't just about how a room looks in a photograph, it's about the balance of making the room look good, but also thinking about how you'll actually use it every day that makes the difference.

11/10/2026

I always thought bathrooms needed one ceiling light with one switch. That was pretty much it. You have the light in the middle of the room, the switch by the door, and move on.

Now I think about what you're doing in the bathroom.

Showering? You want good even light.
Applying makeup? You need light on your face, not just bright light above your head.
Getting up in the night? You don't want to switch on the whole bathroom.
Cleaning? Yep, you're going to want to see everything.
And then there's the atmosphere. Because a bathroom doesn't always need to feel like a bathroom.

So now, when I design a bathroom, I'm thinking about layers of lighting, where the light is coming from, what each one is doing and which ones need their own switches.

It's one of those things you don't necessarily notice when a bathroom is designed well.
But you definitely notice when it isn't.

This is why I love the details of designing a bathroom. It's not just about choosing pretty tiles. It's about thinking through how you're going to live in the space.

04/10/2026

The chagim are over. The kids are back at school. And now there's time to think about all the things you've been putting off...

Renovating the bathroom might not have been top of your to-do list in the last month, but if you've been thinking "we really need to do something about this bathroom", now is a good time to start thinking about it.

A renovation takes time. There's planning, decisions, selections, ordering, contractors and, of course, making sure the end result actually works for the way you live.

This bathroom is a great example.

When this couple approached me, their master bathroom hadn't been touched since they bought their home about 15 years ago. They knew the layout wasn't working for them, but they weren't sure what needed to change.

We started with an on site consultation, talked through how they wanted to use the space, took some measurements, and the ideas just flowed.

The result was a completely reworked layout with both bath, shower and much-needed the storage and a bathroom that feels so much more spacious and considered.

So if a renovation has been sitting on your 'אחרי החגים' list, now is the time to set up your free initial call.

#אחריהחגים

30/07/2026

The biggest misconception about interior design?

That it's glamorous.

Demolition, dust, noise, mess, site visits (with no AC), marking plans on walls, problem solving, measuring, double checking.

Beautiful interiors are built on hundreds of decisions that most people never see and a lot of unglamorous work. You have to trust the process.

It's not always pretty. But I love it! And the results are worth it... Stay tuned...!

26/07/2026

A smooth renovation isn't luck. It's the result of good planning.

Initial steps of this full home renovation began in March, and by December my clients moved into their beautifully transformed home.

Having time to plan, discuss options and make thoughtful decisions meant we could create a home that truly works for them.

My clients trusted me to guide them through the process, from the design decisions to liaising with the contractor and suppliers, and it was a pleasure to be part of their journey.

"It was a pleasure to work with Efrat. We both have limited Hebrew so to have Efrat at our side throughout the Shiputz was absolutely amazing. In addition her ideas on the design of the Shiputz and her eye for detail has created an apartment we really enjoy living in."

Their feedback means a lot to me. Knowing they love their new home gives me so much satisfaction. But knowing they felt supported and confident throughout the renovation is just as important to me.

Thank you for trusting me with your home.

21/07/2026

Good design isn't always about making a room bigger. Sometimes it's about making it work better.

In this bathroom, we didn't gain a single cm, but by rethinking the layout, the space feels so much larger and functions so much better.

We moved the door, relocated the vanity, replaced the bath with a full width shower, and created a layout with room to move comfortably, dry off and even add a heated towel rail.

The best renovations aren't just beautiful, they make everyday life easier.

טובול קרמיקה

10/06/2026

Mlue is my favourite colour! 💙 ✨

15/05/2026

Living and designing so close to Jerusalem, it’s impossible not to be inspired by it.

The stone, the light, the layers of history and modern life existing side by side.

Even in design, I’m always drawn to spaces that feel warm, rooted, textured, and full of soul, and I think Jerusalem influences that more than I realise.

יום ירושלים שמח!

Photograph by .s.photography

Artwork by the very talented who creates beautiful, customised pieces for any space.

29/04/2026

It’s not only about how a space looks at the end.

It’s about the process that gets you there.

Design projects involve a lot of moving parts - decisions, timing, coordination, problem-solving. It can easily become overwhelming.

My role is to hold that structure. To keep things moving. And to make sure clients feel supported and clear throughout the process.

Yes, I design spaces.

But just as importantly, I help create calm within what can otherwise feel like a very complex journey.

That sense of ease and confidence, that’s often what people remember most.

21/04/2026

This week always makes me pause.
Not just personally, but professionally too.
Between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut, I find myself thinking about what it means to build a life and a home here.

For me, a big part of that shows up in my work. Building people’s homes here. Supporting Israeli businesses - often small, family-run ones.

There’s something I see again and again. Clients sourcing products from abroad. And I get it. The range is bigger, often more affordable. But in reality, it often becomes complicated.

Things don’t quite fit the space.
You need one more item and suddenly it’s weeks of waiting and delays.
Something small goes wrong, or isn’t compatible, and there’s no one to call.

What looked simple becomes… not simple.

After seeing this more than once, I’ve become very clear about where I stand.

I believe in working locally with suppliers, carpenters, and businesses who understand how we actually live and build here - who are part of the process, and who are there when something needs adjusting (because it always does).

It’s not just about being idealistic. It just works better.

This week especially, that choice feels even more meaningful.

To create homes that are not only beautiful, but make sense here, and are built with the people around us.

Proud to be a blue and white designer, through and through. 🤍💙

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