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Studio AHEAD

San Francisco, CA, US

Homan Rajai and Elena Dendiberia create evocative spaces where contrasts have room to grow. Centered on the belief that there is no universal idea of functionality, the duo crafts one-of-a-kind interiors with global influences.

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a kitchen with a black counter top and wooden stools
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a bedroom with a large bed and a wooden dresser
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a bathroom with a sink, mirror and bathtub
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About

Studio AHEAD is a San Francisco-based art and design collective founded by Homan Rajai and Elena Dendiberia. From their office in Mission District, Studio AHEAD’s team charts out a new Silk Road traversing their Eastern and Western sensibilities and their clients' cultural heritages. The studio’s borderless approach to design creates evocative spaces where contrasts have room to grow: raw and refined, foreign and familiar, a contemporary take on a Persian divan paired with a primitive Northern California wooden sculpture.

The studio reflects modern-day local culture as a coming-together of diverse perspectives grounded in a deep artistic tradition. By listening to how clients conceive of ideas like “family” or “home,” AHEAD builds spatial narratives that tell each person’s unique story. The studio believes strongly in there being no universal idea of functionality that fits all cultures and people. What remains constant is AHEAD's appreciation of cultural traditions and craftsmanship. To further the dialog between local and global, Studio AHEAD launched its production arm in 2019. Collaborators have included regional artists and artisans. The studio’s line of wool felt furniture, sourced locally from Sonoma sheep, has received wide attention and praise.

In 2020, Studio AHEAD began publishing California: A Journal, which highlights Northern California's vibrant history, as a way to give back to a community that continues to inspire.

Studio AHEAD

can advise on
Furniture and home decor selection and placement
Floor plan layout
Stores and brands to consider
Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)
Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments
Cabinetry and built-ins
Fixtures, finishes and trims
Exterior design
Career advice for aspiring designers
Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Studio AHEAD can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Loved our video consultation. Extremely helpful in answering our questions and giving us ideas that we had not even considered. "
M. T.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Homan Rajai + Elena Dendiberia, Principals
Verified by The Expert
"Homan was amazing! I can not believe how much he helped in an hour--just impeccable taste and was able to quickly see what I liked conceptually to play with to create a dream space!"
Eli W.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Homan Rajai + Elena Dendiberia, Principals
Verified by The Expert

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