If you’re a designer, creating an interior design presentation can feel daunting. First, you need to complete all the design work just to gather the content for the presentation. Then, you’re expected to turn that work into a polished, impressive collection of files that will win your client over. That’s where interior design templates come Read More
The Best Interior Design Mood Board Software Tools
The interior design process typically starts with creating a mood board. This is where designers and DIYers capture the overall look and feel of a space—and it’s often the stage that sparks excitement to continue with the project. Interior design mood boards showcase colour palettes, furniture inspiration, materials, and the overall design intent. Creating a Read More
Free AI Interior Design Tools You Can Use Right Now
They say the best things in life are free—but does that include AI interior design tools? Let’s find out. I’ve personally tested over 25 AI interior design tools, giving me firsthand insight into which free AI interior design tools with free trials are actually worth using. In this post, I’ve compiled the best “free-ish” AI interior design platforms—including Read More
How To Use AI To Design a Room, Designer Best Practices
I’m no stranger to AI. As a designer working at the intersection of technology and the interior design industry, I’ve tested nearly every AI room design tool currently available. With my combined experience in design and AI, it seemed natural to create a guide that demonstrates how AI can be effectively utilized in room design. Read More
The Worst Mistake I Made As An Interior Designer
In this post, I’m going to be a little vulnerable and share the story of the worst mistake I made as an interior designer. This is very much a story-time post, so let’s get into it. I started my business in 2017, so it’s been a while now. I was also very young when I Read More
This AI Beta Really Excited Me As An Interior Designer
It’s 2026, and AI in interior design is becoming more advanced by the day. Recently, I stumbled upon an AI beta that genuinely made my jaw drop—no, seriously. I’ve tested just about every AI tool available catered to interior designers, and this one has the potential to fundamentally shift how we work. In short, AI Read More
Top 2026 Home Trends: What’s In and What’s Out
A new year has begun, which means fresh interior design and home trends are emerging. As a designer, I’m incredibly excited about 2026—and the year is only just getting started. Already, I’m noticing a shift in what my clients are asking for. I’m gathering this information firsthand, while also exploring what other designers are creating Read More
The Best Dining Room Rugs + Dining Room Rug Guide
In my opinion, the dining room is where the real magic happens in a home. Over the holidays, I found myself reflecting on just how essential this space is for hosting and gathering. More often than not, clients come to me looking for ways to maximize seating while also elevating the overall look and feel Read More
Real Reviews On Decorilla, a Designer Exposes The Truth
As an interior designer—one who offers online interior design services—and as a writer who regularly blogs about interior design technologies and the industry, I’m very familiar with platforms like Decorilla and Havenly. I’ve even gone undercover and hired a designer from Havenly, which you can read about here. I debated doing the same with Decorilla, but Read More
How to Pivot from Full-Service to Remote Interior Design: My Success Story
On December 20th, 2025, I took out my phone and began writing this blog post during my flight back to Toronto. I had been gone for nearly 10 months. Earlier in the year, I booked a one-way ticket to Croatia and somehow ended up in a cottage in a town I can’t pronounce in Lithuania—all Read More
Coohom Vs Planner 5D: Which Floor Planner Is Better?
If you are a regular on my blog, you might have realized that I have shown favour to both floor planning tools Coohom and Planner 5D. This is valid, as both of these floor planners are amazing tools for the average DIYer and the design professional alike. However, it leads me to the question: Which Read More
The Best 3D Floor Planner Software For Pros
If you’re a professional in the interior design industry — or even just getting started — your head might be spinning from all the 3D floor planning software options out there. There are plenty of programs marketed toward the average homeowner who wants to design their own space, but there are also powerful tools designed specifically for Read More