Karim El-Sayed

Senior Editor, Home & Design

Karim El-Sayed is the Senior Editor for Home & Design at Wall Shelf Journal, where he oversees the Home Chapters and Objects & Finds sections. With a background in architectural history, his work focuses on how our environments shape our lives and stories. Before joining the Journal, he was the long-time architecture critic for 'Metropolis Today' and a contributing editor at 'Artisan Home'. He is the author of 'The Grammar of Rooms,' a book examining the unspoken language of domestic design. Karim's essays explore everything from the provenance of a particular chair to the evolution of the modern kitchen, always with an eye toward craftsmanship and context.