Posts by Lesley Myrick
HER: My Word of the Year for 2026
Every December, I choose a word to frame the year ahead – a simple, powerful filter that shapes my energy, priorities, and creative focus. In 2025, that word was Simplify. It guided me to clear the clutter – in my home, my business, and my mind – and to focus on what truly mattered. It…
Read MoreThe Hidden Power of Pre-Construction Design
Before the first nail is hammered, before browsing tile samples and paint decks, there’s a stage of the design process most homeowners overlook – and it’s the one that can make or break a project. Pre-construction interior design planning isn’t the glamorous part you see on Pinterest, but it’s where your home’s story really begins.…
Read MoreCreating Calm at Home with Professional Organizer NEAT Method Macon
I know firsthand the impact an organized home can have – I actually started my career as a professional organizer, working with private organizing clients on weekends while attending design-school full-time! (Remember the show Clean Sweep on TLC from the early 2000s? That kicked off my love for organizing and it’s been a passion ever…
Read MoreLesley Myrick Named Designer of the Year for Renovated Forsyth Farmhouse
I’m thrilled to share some incredible news: I was recently honored with an Interior Designer of the Year Award from the Interior Design Society (IDS) – one of the most prestigious recognitions in our industry. (Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the event in New Orleans.) This award means so much because it celebrates the heart…
Read MoreAvoiding 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…
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