Rising Stars: Meet Rania Bouza of Glendora, CA

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rania Bouza.

Hi Rania, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I’m a wife and mother of three girls, and my journey into design began in a rather unexpected way. With a formal education in Fine Art, I decided to go back to school after my youngest started preschool, thinking that studying interior design would simply be a creative outlet and a way to fill my time. But the more classes I took, the deeper I fell in love with the technical side of design from sketching and CAD drawings to 3D renderings and, especially, space planning.

After completing my Interior Design degree, I pursued an additional certification specializing in Kitchen and Bath Design, with an emphasis on ADA compliance through the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). In 2021, my student kitchen design won First Place in the NKBA National Student Design Competition, and in 2023, I was honored again with First Place in the Traditional Kitchen Category at NKBA SoCal.

I began my professional journey working as an independent contractor for a design firm while building my own practice. Today, I proudly run Studio B Interiors and Design, a full-service interior design studio specializing in modern elegance and timeless design for remodels and new builds.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road, but every challenge has been part of the growth. Design school teaches you how to design, how to draw, plan, and create but it doesn’t teach you how to run a business. When I started my studio, I quickly realized that creativity alone wasn’t enough; I had to learn the business side from the ground up. I invested countless hours attending industry events, joining webinars, and connecting with other designers to understand how they managed their firms and navigated obstacles. There were moments of doubt, but each hurdle taught me something valuable, resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of community.
Looking back, those struggles shaped me into not just a better designer, but a stronger business owner. They pushed me to grow beyond my comfort zone and build a studio that truly reflects my vision and values.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
We are a full-service interior design studio specializing in modern elegance and timeless design for remodels and new builds. Having lived in various countries, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for how design reflects culture and lifestyle. That global perspective continues to inspire my work and fuels my passion for creating spaces that are not only beautiful but deeply personal and meaningful.
I always loved design because it’s a career that celebrates thinking outside the box, imaging that the impossible is possible, and never stops creating and learning.

Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have amazing support along the way. First and foremost, my family; my husband, my daughters, my parents, and my sister. They have played such a big role in my journey. They were the ones who pushed me to keep going during moments when it would have been easier to quit, and to this day, they remain my biggest cheerleaders as I continue to grow my business. I also owe so much to the design community, especially NKBA SoCal and IDS Orange County–LA. These organizations have provided such a welcoming, inspiring environment rooted in the idea of “community over competition”. Being surrounded by designers who genuinely support and uplift one another has been both motivating and empowering. It’s a reminder that success is even more meaningful when it’s shared.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.studiob-interior.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiobinteriorsanddesign/

Image Credits
The first 6 images are photographed by Reza Lotf Photography The last 3 images are photographed by Third Wall Photography and Lacy Wood Photography