• How To Create a Vintage Gallery Wall

    Vintage gallery walls are all the rage on Pinterest these days—and honestly, I can see why. This trend has been around for quite some time, and I recently created a vintage gallery wall in my own bedroom from my grandparents’ old passports, and I’m absolutely obsessed with. So, naturally, I thought it was only fitting Read More

  • The Best Design and Furniture Markets Across The US

    If you’re an interior designer looking for the perfect excuse to plan a business trip, why not combine work with a little design inspiration? From major furniture markets to industry trade shows, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to discover new brands, source products, network with fellow designers, and stay on top of Read More

  • The Top Decor Stores Better Than HomeGoods

    As an interior designer, I know a thing or two about home decor, and I’ve definitely spent my fair share of time browsing the aisles at HomeGoods. The thing about HomeGoods, though, is that shopping there can feel like a bit of a gamble. Sometimes I walk in and am amazed by the unique, unexpected Read More

  • The Best Advice Every Aspiring Interior Designer Should Hear

    I entered my 20s with more passion and determination than you could imagine. My interest in interior design began at a young age, and, strangely enough, it all stemmed from an unusual living situation. If you’re curious about that story, you can read more about it here. I first pursued interior design as a kitchen Read More

  • How an Interior Designer Styled Her Tiny 495-Square-Foot Apartment

    After many months of hunting for the perfect pieces, assembling furniture, flattening cardboard boxes, and enduring the blood, sweat, and tears of the handyman I hired, I’m happy to announce that my small apartment is finally fully decorated, and I’m ready to reveal it here on the blog. When I first moved into this apartment, Read More

  • The Best Beginner Friendly Interior Design Software

    When it comes to software, no one enjoys a steep learning curve. Let’s face it—we all want to learn quickly and avoid the frustration of struggling to achieve what we want with a new tool. When it comes to interior design software, things are no different. Whether you’re a seasoned designer who never fully adapted Read More

  • The Best Places To Buy Eclectic Home Decor

    As a designer, I love shopping for home decor, and one of my favourite styles to shop for is eclectic design. The reason? Eclectic home decor is full of personality. It embraces unique finds, quirky pieces, vintage treasures, and furnishings from a variety of styles that come together to create a curated, one-of-a-kind space. Rather Read More

  • The Honest Truth About Being an Interior Designer

    When I tell people I’m an interior designer, I usually get the same handful of reactions: “Wow, that sounds like so much fun.”“That’s so cool!”“Your job is so creative.” And honestly, sometimes it makes me giggle. As a self-employed designer, I dream of the days when I get to wander beautiful showrooms, source gorgeous pieces, Read More

  • The Top 5 Paid + Free Interior Design Software

    It’s 2026, and there are more interior design software tools and AI-powered platforms available than ever before. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to know which tools are actually worth using. Whether you’re just starting out in the interior design industry or you’re a homeowner looking for software to help bring your renovation Read More

  • What Is Midimalism? + How To Achieve This Design Style

    I finally figured out the word to describe my own interior design style: Midimalism. The cross between maximalism and minimalism. While decorating my own condo, I spent a lot of time thinking about my personal design style. As a designer, you’d think I would have had this figured out already. But the truth is, my design Read More

  • What AI Gets Right (and Wrong) About Interior Design

    We’re still in the AI bubble. A time when many people believe AI can do just about anything, including interior design. AI-powered design tools have exploded in popularity, with people using platforms like Planner 5D and ChatGPT to design their homes. As both an interior designer and someone who gets paid to review AI interior Read More

  • I Ordered From Material Bank: Here Is My Review

    The interior design industry is one that is constantly evolving. As someone who has been in this industry for nearly a decade, I’ve experienced many of the shifts firsthand—from the rise of AI to changes in sourcing, and especially the way designers work following COVID-19. One of the biggest changes to come out of the Read More

  • How To Design a Small Kitchen: Designer’s Tips

    When it comes to designing a kitchen, there are a lot of components to take into consideration, including the floor plan, budget, materials, functionality, storage, and the quality of your fixtures and finishes. It’s no surprise that kitchen design has become its own specialty within the interior design industry. In fact, I actually started my Read More