Giava Interiors - How a Single Mom Built One of South Africa’s Leading Luxury Interior Design Studios

Johannesburg, South Africa – 11 August 2025 — This Women’s Month, Giava Interiors is celebrating more than just beautiful spaces. The award-winning luxury interior design studio is spotlighting the remarkable journey of its founder and CEO, Vinette Diab-Nicholls, whose story blends passion, perseverance, and a commitment to empowering women in business.

“Designing spaces is what I do. But designing a life my daughters can be proud of? That’s what drives me,” says Diab-Nicholls.

From Humble Beginnings to Luxury Market Leader

Founded in Johannesburg and named after her daughters Gia and Ava, Giava Interiors has grown from a small residential decorating service into a go-to name for bespoke interior design in South Africa. The studio now handles everything from single-room refreshes to large-scale luxury lodge and estate projects.

Breaking into the competitive high-end interiors market wasn’t easy. “I took on small projects, built relationships, and personally oversaw every detail,” Diab-Nicholls explains. “Over time, people could see the passion and precision behind our work.”

Motherhood as a Business Philosophy

As a single mother, Diab-Nicholls credits her ability to juggle complex projects to the resilience, creativity, and discipline that come with raising children alone. “I wanted my daughters to grow up knowing women can lead, create, and achieve without asking for permission.”

What Sets Giava Interiors Apart

Giava Interiors approaches design as an emotional and collaborative process. “We don’t just decorate; we translate a client’s personality into a tangible, luxurious environment. Every object has meaning. Every space tells a story,” says Diab-Nicholls.

A Platform for Empowerment

Looking ahead, the studio is expanding its focus on high-end hospitality design and aims to create opportunities for young designers, artisans, and creatives. “We’re only just getting started,” Diab-Nicholls says.

About Giava Interiors

Founded in 2019, Giava Interiors is an award-winning luxury interior design studio based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Specialising in bespoke residential interiors, premium commercial spaces, and luxury hospitality projects, the brand is known for its tailored, story-driven design approach.

Website: www.giavainteriors.com
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