As a designer, paint colors are always on my radar…and, the popularity of the paint color White Dove by Benjamin Moore caught my attention. When it comes to white paint, some people think, “White is just white—how different can it be?” Well… maybe to a non-designer, white paints all look the same. However, for a trained eye, the Read More
Lighting is an important part of any interior design project — in fact, it can completely make or break a space. So, I thought I would round up my favourite selections from the ever-popular lighting fixture supplier Visual Comfort, so that you have designer-approved picks for your home. About Visual Comfort Visual Comfort & Co. is a high-end lighting Read More
In this post, I have another paint color (or colour) list featuring my favourite shades to consider for your home. In this post, I’m rounding up my favourite warm gray (or grey… can’t American and UK English agree…?!) paint colors, since it’s such a popular choice for so many spaces — and honestly, gray can be really tricky to Read More
What does an interior designer know about the best cordless vacuum cleaners? Well, quite a lot, actually. As a designer, I’m naturally a very picky shopper—almost to an insufferable extent. Years of sourcing furniture, finishes, and materials for clients have trained me to be incredibly discerning about quality and performance. When it comes to home products, I’m Read More
On this post, I am talking: living room layout ideas. The living room might just be my favourite space in a home, it’s where people gather, unwind, and spend cozy nights in. And personally, I’m all about a night in with a good glass of wine and a cheese board. As a designer, I’ve noticed Read More
If you’re an interior designer — or an aspiring one — you probably fall into one of two camps: And that’s where the great divide lies. I call it the Great Schism of Interior Design — to get behind AI, or not to? Here’s the truth: I don’t think designers have a choice. The way I see it, Read More
Wainscoting is a beautiful architectural feature that adds timeless character and dimension to any wall or space. It complements a wide range of interior design styles, from classic to modern. If you’re thinking about adding wainscoting to your home, keep reading — I’ll share some of the best ideas and guidelines to help you choose Read More
If you’re tackling your very own interior design project, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. The good news? There are some incredibly helpful interior design tools on the market. And, cough cough, there are also talented interior designers who work virtually. That said, this post is focused on the best interior design tools for beginners and how Read More
We all know I’m no stranger to Planner 5D, or AI design apps in general. Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in the world of interior design software to explore which tools truly stand out for 3D visualization, floor plans, and layouts. That brings me to today’s topic: 3D interior design software. Having tested quite a Read More
As a designer, I’m always on the hunt for the latest and greatest software tools that help interior designers project-manage like a pro, create beautiful client presentations, and simplify the admin side of design business. That’s how I stumbled upon Programa — a software designed specifically for interior designers and architects to do all that, Read More
The world of interior design AI and technology is one I’ve fully immersed myself in, and it feels like AI is advancing by the minute. This rapid progress is transforming the way designers work and present their designs. The latest advancement is image-to-video technology, which is where Open AI’s Sora 2 comes in. Sora which Read More
If you’ve been keeping up with me, you’ll know that I’ve been traveling since April of this year — all while working remotely as an online interior designer. In my last update, I shared that I was planning my travels to Lithuania, and that’s exactly where I am now (and will be for the next Read More
As a designer, I certainly keep up with trends, and I’ve noticed that the paint color Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore (OC-45) has been making quite a mark in the industry. Now, this is a lovely paint color — I can absolutely see why it’s so popular. However, I’ll be honest: I’ve never specified this Read More