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“I see design as a way to live harmoniously and authentically. My journey with design has taught me valuable lessons and led to personal growth, making it an ongoing part of my life. Design allows for the expression of emotions, passions, and personality without the need for words,” Fitore explains, designer and cofounder of Muza studio. “Designing my own apartment was an exciting new adventure.” When Fitore and her partner, CEO and cofounder of software company Kutia, Arianit Fazliu, bought this 936-square-foot apartment in Prishtinë, Kosovo, it was still under construction, “so we could customize the layout as we wanted,” she begins. “We focused on improving specific areas to match our needs and preferences.

We renovated the entire apartment at once but prioritized the most important areas.” The whole process took three months before we could move in,” Fitore describes. While the couple has lived in the home for one year, they’ve actually owned it for longer than that. “We originally bought the apartment in 2016 with plans to move in by 2017, but the delay ended up being five years long!” Fitore admits.

“During those five years, I revised the design three times.” The delay actually allowed them to save more money for the renovation. “Despite the difficulty of waiting to move in, we still had many memorable moments in our rented apartment. We got engaged, married, and celebrated our son Ben’s 3rd birthday. In the midst of these five years, the pandemic hit and gave us time to reflect and grow,” Fitore explains. “It changed me in a positive way, allowing me to discover new opportunities within myself. It’s true what they say — some things happen for a reason. The final design of our apartment truly reflects who we are.” Read more : https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/designers-colorful-kosovo-home-37385038