Posts Tagged ‘design secrets’
What My Pinterest Boards Say About the Homes I Design
Lately, my Pinterest boards have been full of colorful nail art, edgy shaved undercuts, bold eyeliner, vintage leather jackets, and sculptural earrings that feel more like tiny pieces of art. Not exactly floor plans. And yet…it’s all design. The same instinct that chooses an unexpected nail color is the instinct that chooses lacquered cabinetry. The…
Read MoreColorful Quiet Luxury: Why Confident Color Feels More Luxurious Than Neutrals
For a long time, quiet luxury had a very specific (read: boring!) look. Soft neutrals, tone-on-tone rooms, everything carefully chosen and slightly understated, the kind of spaces that feel calm and curated but can also start to blur together after you’ve seen enough of them. Lately I’ve been having the same conversation with clients over…
Read MoreWhat Luxury Homeowners Get Wrong About Renovations (And What Actually Matters)
A few months ago, during a design presentation, a client looked over her renovation plans and said, “Wow – I didn’t realize how many decisions had to happen before anything even starts!” She wasn’t stressed – she was relieved. For the first time, she understood what was ahead of her. And honestly, most homeowners have…
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 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 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…
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