By: Rachel D. Knepp When it comes to mastering the art of contemporary interior design, few names resonate as powerfully as India Mahdavi. Known as the “queen of color,” Mahdavi has established herself as a formidable force in the world of interiors, seamlessly blending elegance with playfulness, sophistication with whimsy. Her work transcends traditional design norms, offering a visual language that is unmistakably hers—bold, joyful, and often dreamlike. A Background Rooted in Multiculturalism Born in Tehran to an Iranian father and an Egyptian-English mother, Mahdavi’s upbringing was as multicultural as her work. Raised in the U.S., Germany, and France, she…