• The Best Living Room Paint Color Combinations

    Choosing a living room paint color and creating a harmonious color combination can be a challenge. There’s much to consider when putting together a cohesive color palette, including the character and architecture of the home, your personal interior design style, and how the colors will work with the existing elements in the space. In this Read More

  • How To Choose The Right Living Room Rug

    The most common interior design mistake I’ve come across throughout my career is people choosing the wrong-sized rug. I’ve seen it over and over again, and honestly, it can do far more harm than people realize. Choosing the wrong rug size can affect the harmony and perceived scale of a space. A rug that is Read More

  • The Best AI Home Design Apps to Try

    We’re just over halfway through 2026, and it feels like the AI home design bubble still hasn’t burst. If anything, new AI-powered home design tools seem to be popping up every other day. As an interior designer who has tested nearly all of the notable AI home design apps on the market, I’ve also discovered Read More

  • Inside Workroom Interior Design Software: A Designer’s Review

    Formerly known as Indema, this interior design software recently rebranded as Workroom, and it has been on my radar since before the rebrand. Workroom was built by designers, for designers. It offers a range of features, automations and integrations that help set it apart from other interior design software, making it a platform I couldn’t resist putting Read More

  • 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