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 same eye that saves a sharp haircut notices the power of a clean architectural line in a kitchen elevation. Creativity doesn’t live in neat categories. It shows up wherever you’re paying attention.

(Note: as you know, it can be hard to track down original images sources on Pinterest. None of the images in this post are mine, and I’ve credited image sources directly when possible.)

It’s Never Just About Makeup

When I pin beauty and style inspiration, I’m not really thinking about lipstick. I’m studying contrast. Proportion. Texture. Energy.

I’m noticing how matte skin makes glossy lips pop. How a blunt bob changes the entire presence of a face. How one sculptural earring can shift an otherwise simple outfit.

Those details matter, in both personal style and interior design.

If you look closely, you’ll see the throughline: strong lines, saturated color, sculptural form. A little edge. A lot of intention. That same language shows up in the homes I design.

Color Courage

If you scroll my Pinterest boards, you won’t see much beige.

You’ll see teal next to blush. Oxblood against walnut. Gloss beside matte. Colors that feel confident without being chaotic.

Color is emotional. It shifts how you move through a room. It can energize, calm, ground, or surprise you. And yet so many high-achieving, decisive people default to “safe” colors when it comes to their homes.

White feels responsible.
Neutral feels resale-friendly.

But “responsible” is not the same thing as expressive.

The clients who resonate most with my work are often bold everywhere else in their lives. They lead teams. They make hard decisions. They invest. They collect art when they travel. They have strong opinions.

My role isn’t to push them into something loud for the sake of it; it’s to help their home rise to meet who they already are.

Contrast Is Where It Gets Interesting

Soft skin with sharp eyeliner.

An antique walnut table beneath contemporary art.

Masculine architecture layered with feminine textiles.

When everything matches, a room feels polite. When there’s tension, it feels designed.

That tension is subtle. It might be the curve of a chair against a linear fireplace. A velvet sofa under clean plaster walls. A bold wallpaper in an otherwise restrained space.

Contrast is what makes you look twice.

Texture Is a Language

Texture is quieter than color, but just as powerful.

Glossy nails next to a chunky knit sweater. Patent leather with raw denim. Smooth skin and sharp metal.

In interiors, that becomes hammered brass against smooth marble. Nubby linen beside lacquer. A 100-year-old wood floor meeting crisp millwork.

Most people think luxury is about price; it’s not.

Luxury is about layers. It’s about how materials sit next to each other and tell a story without shouting.

Edge, With Restraint

Here’s something important: edgy doesn’t mean chaotic.

A bold lipstick still has clean edges. A sharp haircut still has structure. Even the most dramatic eyeliner is balanced by restraint. Homes are the same way.

You can have color without clutter. Pattern without overwhelm. Personality without noise.

That’s the part I love most, honestly! Pushing just far enough that the space feels alive… and then editing until it feels effortless.

Because editing is leadership.

What This Means for Your Home

If you’re building or remodeling, here’s a question I often ask quietly: Where are you bold in your life…but safe in your house?

Maybe you take risks in your career. Maybe you wear color confidently. Maybe you collect art, travel well, and appreciate beautiful things. (I know you do!)

But your kitchen is white because that felt sensible.

Your living room is neutral because that felt safe.

Your bedroom is quiet because that felt easy.

Your home should feel like the most confident version of you. Not trendy. Not cautious. Not curated for someone else’s approval. Confident.

That’s what my Pinterest boards really reveal. Not that I love edgy eyeliner, but that I’m constantly studying energy, proportion, tension, and culture. I’m watching how small details change how something feels.

When you hire me, you’re not just hiring someone to choose furniture. You’re hiring someone who sees the connection between a sculptural earring and a sculptural chandelier. Between bold lipstick and bold lacquer. Between personal style and personal space.

Different medium. Same eye.

If you’re planning a renovation or building your forever home and you’re ready for something more expressive, more layered, and more reflective of who you actually are, let’s talk.

Because your house shouldn’t be the safest version of you; it should feel like home in the most honest sense of the word.

About Lesley Myrick

Lesley Myrick is an adventurous, intuitive, and exceptionally organized interior designer specializing in designing distinct “forever homes”. She works with high-achieving professionals to create playful, personality-driven and family-friendly spaces that are as functional as they are unique.

At Lesley Myrick Interior Design, we make the typically confusing design process seamless. Our high-touch, deeply engaged design process means that we accept just 6 large-scale remodeling projects per year. 

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