Posts by Lesley Myrick
3 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 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,…
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 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 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…
Read MoreInterior Design Projects In Progress
Spring has arrived (along with a lot of pollen), and we’re busy bees here at Lesley Myrick Interior Design. Many of our Macon, Georgia interior design projects take a year or more to complete, and it’s hard to wait for projects to be finished to share what we’re up to! Here’s a peek at several…
Read MoreMacon, Georgia Interior Design of a Living Room and Dining Room
Last month, I shared the before-and-after photos with you of my kitchen remodel. Now, this month’s Macon, Georgia interior design project features my living room and dining room makeover. While neither space needed remodeling, we updated the furnishings and decor to freshen up the design and ensure both rooms flowed well visually with the kitchen.…
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