Contemporary landscape artist Alicia Zimnickas talking with Great Canal Journeys presenter Sheila Hancock So what’s it like to teach art to two national treasures? Telegraph journalist, Ros Belford, talks to her friend, artist and interior designer, Alicia Zimnickas. When Cambridge artist Alicia Zimnickas was asked to give a painting lesson to Great Canal Journey presenters, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock, she said ‘Yes,’ then rang me and asked if I’d ever heard of them. ‘Do you know what a National Treasure is?’ Alicia has lived in Cambridge for ten years, but she was born in Poland ..read more

​AZ INTERIORS, an interior designers company has won a 'Best Of Houzz 2021' award for 'Best of Houzz Service 2021' and 'Best of Houzz Design 2021' on Houzz, one of the best platforms for home renovation and interior design. This prestigious award recognises interior design professionals on the Houzz platform. The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honour professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honours are based on a pro’s overall rating on Houzz and client revie ..read more

Publishing Date: Monday 23 August 2021 Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth embark on spectacular canal journeys across Britain. To kick off Season 13, Episode 1 on Channel 4, More 4 is featuring Cambridge based artist and interior designer, Alicia Zimnickas of AZ Interiors, Gyles and Sheila explore the waterways of Cambridgeshire and Ely and look at the Fens through Alicia's eyes.  Alicia has been painting since the age of fifteen. She was raised on the Polish border with Lithuania on her parent’s farm, and has lived in Cambridge, UK for the past ten years, Alicia grew up surrounded by ..read more

Deciding on the right curtains can be a valuable piece that transcends the feel of a room. But many times, it can go very wrong. AZ Interiors realise that many people face a struggle in finding curtains and blinds that suit their living space. Picking the ideal curtains & blinds can be a headache at times as people take into considerations many different variables. This can include the light intensity, fabrics, lining and how the curtains impact the atmosphere in a traditional or contemporary looking room just to name a few. Additionally, all of us know, especially those who have gone thro ..read more

During interior design consultation at your home period, you are free to have any questions you have about your visions for your home answered and you will be able to hear insights about how your interiors can be improved from the perspective of an experienced and skilled designer. This can be questions about the atmosphere, furniture, lighting, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, living rooms or any other inquiries you may have and to get the most out of your consultation. We suggest to think of questions beforehand so that you can get as much from the session as you possibly can. Secondly ..read more

At AZ Interiors, we understand the importance of people seeking professional interior design advice  about their living space and all the benefits that come along with it. However, for many people, these benefits will never happen as they think that getting professionals to help with their interior choices are only for very affluent people and that this choice will cost them a fortune for something that is simply done alone. This can work perfectly fine for those who aren’t too concerned with the appearance and layout of the space they live in. But for those who want a home with their ..read more

Office reception area. Original contemporary painting by Alicia Zimnickas One of AZ Interiors, Cambridge current jobs is designing an office space for Cambridge Intelligence,  a company who help organisations uncover new insights into their connected data. Using applications built with KeyLines they offer new ways to join the dots in an organisations data and uncover valuable buried insights. ​ KeyLines, en inspiration for large, contemporary artworks. Conference room interior design and original artwork by Alicia Zimnickas Conference room interior design and ..read more

Brits rank 19th on the happiness polls with our Scandinavian friends at the very top. How can we improve? The reason for this could be in part down to Hygge. Originally a Norwegian term for wellbeing, it was developed into a concept and way of living by the Danish in the 18th century and has been infiltrating the lives of Scandinavian countries ever since. ​ There is no direct translation in English, making it difficult to pinpoint its meaning. Some people describe it as “cosiness” or “togetherness” but its is more than these things, it is a mood or mental state, a concept, a way of li ..read more

Creating mood boards help to get your decorating ideas together and work out what your style is. Mood boards can include inspirational photographs, paint sample and material swatches. You can then go back and refer to your mood board when making a decision about a wall colour or rug purchase to see if it fits well with your original plan. This also helps with having a look that runs through your home and protects against each room looking disjointed. Today we have been making mood boards to gather ideas and inspiration for a large house renovation. Please check our interior designers m ..read more

We are so excited to be awarded the "Best Of Houzz" 2019 awards. ​ “Best of Houzz is a true badge of honor as it is awarded by our community of homeowners, those who are hiring design, remodeling and other home improvement professionals for their projects,” says Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We are excited to celebrate the 2019 winners chosen by our community as their favorites for home design and customer experience, and to highlight those winners on the Houzz website and app.” The badge is awarded in three categories: design, customer service and photog ..read more