Posts by Lesley Myrick
5 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: Broadway Lofts in Macon, GA
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 design projects, we do accept select small commercial and hospitality projects that are a great fit (and any time someone wants to design a custom arched…
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,…
Read More2024 Holiday Gift Guide for the Home
Need some stylish gift inspo this holiday season? As an award-winning middle Georgia interior designer, I’ve handpicked my favorite home decor finds in this 2024 holiday gift guide for the home to make any space feel extra special. Whether you’re treating yourself or spoiling someone you love (or both!), I’ve got expert-approved picks for every…
Read MoreLuxury Interior Design: FAQs for Executives, Doctors, and High-Level Professionals
When you’re investing in luxury interior design for a brand-new build or renovating a high-end home, you’re not just seeking someone to pick out paint colors or furniture. You’re looking for a strategic partner—someone who understands how to elevate your space while managing every detail with professionalism and precision. As an experienced Macon interior designer…
Read MoreFall 2024 Fashion Trends (Through the Eyes of an Interior Designer)
If you know me, Macon interior designer Lesley Myrick, you’ll know I get really, really excited about 3 things: If interior design and organization are my day job, then fashion is my (unpaid) side hustle. I religiously watched What Not To Wear every Friday night during its early Y2K run (PS – they’re back!). My…
Read More2024 Interior Design Trends in High-End Homes
We’re more than halfway through 2024 already, and this Macon interior designer is happy to report that the world of high-end interior design is embracing bold, creative trends. (Goodbye, stark minimalism!) For those looking to remodel or build luxury homes, awareness of design trends is crucial to creating spaces that are function-forward, personality-driven, and are…
Read MoreTravel Inspiration: Morocco
For the past two summers, my husband has led a group of his university students on a 3-week trip to Morocco; after living vicariously through his photos and stories (and mentally bookmarking all the locations I’d need to visit to source for my clients), I finally got to join him this year! Morocco is known…
Read MoreCurrently Crushing On…Blue
In our latest “Currently Crushing On” series, we’re all about blue – that cool, calming color that makes you think of clear skies and quiet beach days. Here at Lesley Myrick Interior Design, we love playing with blue because it’s just so versatile. (You might have noticed that blue is a prominent color in nearly…
Read MoreArt Collecting and Interior Design: How to Showcase Your Personality at Home
When it comes to creating a home that truly feels like your own, nothing speaks louder than the art you choose to display. Art is not just a decorative element; it is a reflection of your journey, tastes, and the life you live. Here’s what I look for when collecting and displaying art in my…
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