Article by Shoutout Miami
We had the good fortune of connecting with Alex Shamis and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Alex, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
One of my favorite quotes is, “Everything you ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” This quote deeply resonates with me because it emphasizes the importance of having the courage to confront our fears and chase after our dreams. We all experience fear, but if we can step out of our comfort zones and conquer those fears, we can unlock our true potential.
What should our readers know about your business?
As soon as I graduated college, I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I didn’t know what kind of company I wanted to start, but I knew I wanted to create something people would enjoy and fuel my passion for all things beautiful.
I unearthed my love for design when working for my father in his hotel furniture manufacturing business. During this time, I purchased my first home in Miami and began the interior design process with the wonderful Christie Fantis at Casa By Christie. As we were renovating, I found immense passion in organizing and began searching for storage solutions. During this process, I encountered an absence of storage options that were both practical and visually stunning. This realization sparked my vision to bring function and beauty to those who appreciate refined design.
Wallure Home has launched with the debut of “The Bella” beauty cabinet and “The Scarpa” shoe console, which were inspired by the need for statement pieces and discreet organization in the entryway and bathroom.
The complexity of the furniture manufacturing process and the challenges involved in overseas production have not made this journey easy, but if I have ever learned anything through this process, it is to keep going and not give up!
Wallure Home is working on exciting new pieces! We plan to bring you more elegant storage that doubles as décor, and we are just getting started! With each meticulously crafted piece, we aim to instill harmony, simplicity, and beauty into people’s daily lives.
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Spend the day at the Spa at Faena, eat lunch, and go to the beach Spend the day at the standard spa, do yoga, eat lunch at lido, and get a tan
Spend the day at Soho Beach House
Shop in Bal Harbour and Design District
Go to superblue
Grab pizza at Miami Slice or Lucali
Work out at Fuze House, DBC, and Raw fit
Walk around coconut grove
Brunch/Lunches: Mandolin, Casadonna, Sadelles
Dinners: Cote, Los Fuegos, Boia De, Surfclub, Carbone, Amal
Drinks: Eagle Room, Do Not Sit, Klaw Rooftop
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My father. Changing my career from fashion to working for my father’s hotel furniture manufacturing company was the most important decision I have ever made. My father taught me the intricacies of the furniture industry, including the meticulous attention to detail required to create luxury pieces. Without those years of experience and knowledge he shared with me, none of this would be possible!
Website: www.wallurehome.com
Instagram: @wallurehome & @alexxshamis
Facebook: @wallurehome
Image Credits
Photography: Tato Gomez, Jeanne Canto Interior Design: Casa by Christie