Posts by Lesley Myrick
Avoiding Decision Fatigue During Your Macon Renovation (Yes, It’s Real)
Planning a major home renovation, or building your dream home from the ground up? You’re probably already feeling the pressure to “get everything right.” And while choosing tile, paint colors, or cabinet hardware might sound fun at first, most busy professionals hit a wall – and fast. Decision fatigue during a renovation is real. And…
Read MoreBefore and After: A-Frame Lake House on Lake Sinclair
A new client came to us ready to reimagine the main floor of his A-frame lake house on Lake Sinclair, where soaring ceilings and expansive lake views set the tone – but the dated interior design and decor and didn’t match the home’s potential. In the open concept living and dining room, the heavy furniture,…
Read MorePlan First: The Key to a Seamless Renovation
If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen, build an addition, or design your forever home from the ground up, here’s the truth most people don’t learn until it’s too late: Designing a beautiful, functional home doesn’t start with a contractor. It starts with a strategy. As an interior designer who works with busy professionals on…
Read MoreGo Bold or Go Home: Bold Wallpaper Design Ideas
If you’ve worked with me (or followed along on Instagram) you know I’m all about big moves in design. Wallpaper is one of those magic tools that can totally shift the vibe of a space. Want to make a room feel finished, layered, and full of personality? Wallpaper. Need to breathe life into a boring…
Read MoreHow to Decorate a Long Narrow Living Room (Without Losing Your Mind)
Long, narrow living rooms are some of the trickiest spaces to decorate. They’re awkward. They’re unbalanced. And if you’ve ever walked into one and thought, “Where the heck is the furniture supposed to go?“, you’re not alone. These rooms are often the result of older home layouts or quirky renovations, and they don’t naturally lend…
Read More3 Interior Design Business Tips That Transformed My Work (and My Sanity)
When it comes to running a successful interior design firm, a few small things can make all the difference. These are the interior design business tips that helped me become more profitable, serve my clients better, and finally ditch the burnout. If you’re a designer who feels overworked, overwhelmed, or underpaid, I want to let…
Read MoreCurrently Crushing On…Client Favorites
One of my favorite things about designing for busy professional families is sourcing furniture and decor that perfectly balance personality, playfulness, and high design. Every piece I select for my clients is intentional – whether it’s a statement-making burlwood cabinet, a bold vintage-inspired rug, or a light fixture that adds just the right amount of…
Read More5 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Forever Home
You’ve found the one—the home that checks all the boxes. It has good bones, the right location, and the potential to be something truly special. But before you start renovating your forever home, let’s talk strategy. Buying a new home often comes with the urge to make it perfect right away. But rushing into renovations…
Read MoreBefore and After: Award-Winning Broadway Lofts in Macon, GA
**Update from Lesley: we’re psyched to announce that the Broadway Lofts has won a 2025 41NBC Viewer’s Choice award for Best Loft Living in Macon, Georgia!** Happy new year! We’re kicking it off with a fun before-and-after tour of our Broadway Lofts renovation project in Macon, Georgia. While we typically focus on full-service residential interior…
Read MoreSimplify: My Word of the Year for 2025
Definition: Simplify (verb) – to make something easier to do or understand by removing unnecessary elements or complexity. In 2024, my word of the year was declutter, and it transformed the way I approached life and work. I embraced letting go of excess—whether it was physical belongings, time-wasting habits, or mental clutter. Now, coming into a new year,…
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