The Future of Luxury Interiors is Subtle — And DKT Studio Are Leading the Way

In an era where luxury often screams for attention, DKT Interior Design Studio whispers — and is all the more powerful for it. At the heart of this quiet revolution in high-end interiors are two women whose creative synergy has become one of the most compelling stories in contemporary design, founder Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman and her design partner Annahita Samiri.

Together, they are building more than just beautiful spaces. They’re building sanctuaries, emotional, sculptural, sensory sanctuaries, that reframe what luxury living truly means in today’s fast, overexposed world. Their studio, born out of instinct, resilience and a refusal to compromise, is setting a new benchmark for what design can feel like.

From Medicine to Mood, Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman’s Unlikely Journey

Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman never intended to be a designer. Born in South Africa into a family steeped in creative and entrepreneurial grit, a grandfather who was a meticulous decorator, a father whose family pioneered ready-to-wear clothing, her early life was shaped by textiles, fittings, and an obsession with doing things properly. Yet her initial path was medicine. She studied physiology and genetics at the University of Cape Town and later attended medical school in Romania.

When financial challenges forced her to step away, it felt like a detour. In hindsight, it was divine redirection. “Design was always simmering under the surface,” says Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman. “I collected interior magazines, sketched floor plans for fun. It was never just a hobby, it was part of me.”

After a successful corporate career spanning South Africa, Mexico and the UK, Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman relocated to London, studied interior design part-time, and in 2020 launched DKT Interior Design Studio, a boutique studio defined not by opulence but by intention.

Her philosophy is to create homes that feel like an exhale. “Our clients are high-performance individuals. They live in a constant state of ‘on.’ We design the off switch,” she says.

From DM to Design Partner, The Emergence of Annahita Samiri

Annahita Samiri’s entry into DKT is a story in itself. At just 21, she discovered Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman on Instagram, sent a cold message, and was offered an interview. What followed was more than a job, it was a creative partnership that reshaped the studio’s future.

Raised between Denmark, Iran and the UK, Annahita Samiri brings global sensitivity and a structuralist’s soul. Her design approach blends the geometric elegance of Persian architecture with the tactile experimentation of modern minimalism. At 19, she was already leading commercial projects, and today, at 23, she’s the Design Lead and Partner at DKT Interior Design Studio.

Her style is refined, edgy and deeply intuitive. Stainless steel, brick and leather co-exist with limewash, glass bricks and silk rugs. She designs not just for the eye, but for the senses. “Every material tells a story,” she explains. “And every story needs structure, softness and a little risk.”

Crafting the Sanctuary, DKT’s Design Language

The DKT aesthetic isn’t loud, but it lingers. It’s defined by contrast and cohesion, where curved forms soften rigid architecture and textures, limewashed walls, handmade rugs, brushed steel, root each space in emotional authenticity. Their interiors feel sculptural but not staged, serene but not sterile. They’re lived-in, layered and above all, intentional.

“Our design process begins with listening,” says Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman. “We’re not interested in trend-chasing. We want to understand who the client really is, how they live, how they want to feel.”

This feeling-first philosophy is perhaps best exemplified by La Soie, the studio’s new rug line handwoven in Iran. Co-founded by Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman and Annahita Samiri, it’s both a creative extension and a cultural offering, an homage to heritage craft and feminine storytelling. Each rug is a tactile narrative, blending old-world technique with contemporary form.

Leadership with Purpose, Redefining Studio Culture

Inside DKT Interior Design Studio, mentorship isn’t a buzzword, it’s the blueprint. Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman has always believed in lifting others up, especially women. “Knowledge is meant to be shared,” she says. “Mentorship is part of my legacy.”

Her leadership is collaborative and empathetic, balancing creative excellence with emotional intelligence. Annahita Samiri, in turn, embodies next-gen design leadership, confident, strategic, and culturally fluent.

Together, they’ve cultivated a studio culture that values curiosity over ego, precision over perfectionism, and process over performance. “We’re not trying to be the biggest,” says Annahita Samiri. “We’re trying to be the most meaningful.”

Looking Ahead, A Legacy Beyond Interiors

DKT Interior Design Studio is expanding, into new geographies, new disciplines and new types of storytelling. Their projects now span private homes, wellness retreats, hospitality spaces and conceptual collections. But through it all, the mission remains the same, to design spaces that hold people.

For Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman, legacy is about emotional impact. “I want to be remembered not for what we built, but how it made people feel,” she says. For Annahita Samiri, it’s about opening doors. “We’re here to make space, for others, for new ideas, for a more expansive definition of luxury.”

In a world of noise, DKT Interior Design Studio is designing the silence, and it’s never sounded more beautiful.

DKT Interior Design Studio is more than a brand. It’s a design movement where sanctuary is sacred, softness is strength, and women are the architects of the future.

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