Wallpaper can be a big commitment, and it can completely change a room. So it’s a great way to spice up a wall or room. But wallpaper is also one of those design decisions that people tend to second-guess. Will the pattern feel too busy?Will I get tired of it?Should I do one wall or Read More
If you love Crate & Barrel, you probably already know the appeal. The brand sits in a pretty desirable middle ground: its furniture feels elevated without being overly precious, its decor is polished but still approachable, and you can usually find everything from a sofa and dining table to lighting, bedding, kitchenware and accessories in Read More
I enjoy what I do, but I think there is a lot of naivety when it comes to everything that actually goes into an interior design project.When I first came into the industry at the tender age of 21, I was naive as well. I came in with passion and zeal, and then I was Read More
If you are thinking about hiring an interior designer, one of the first questions you are probably asking is: how much do interior design services actually cost? And that is a completely fair question. As an interior designer myself, I have worked within the industry for years and know many other designers who structure their Read More
As an interior designer who offers my services remotely, I am very aware of my big-brand competitors — companies like Havenly, Decorilla, and Spacejoy. Naturally, I like to poke around online every once in a while and see what these larger online interior design services are offering, what their process looks like, and, most importantly, Read More
Choosing the right paint colors for your sitting room can completely change how the space feels. Choosing the right paint color important; it can dictate how the room feels. If you’re staring at dozens of paint swatches and wondering where to start, I recommend thinking about the vibe of the room first. Do you want Read More
ChatGPT-6 Astra is here, and naturally, the first question that popped into my head was: What can this actually do for interior designers? Coming in at a pretty steep price point of $99 USD / $139 CAD per month, I was curious to see whether the new model could actually offer enough value to justify Read More
Claude has quickly become one of the most useful AI tools for interior designers. With Claude, designers can offload some of the many administrative and repetitive tasks that come with running an interior design firm. However, most interior designers are still using Claude as a simple chatbot. They may be spending time re-teaching Claude the Read More
Just a few weeks ago, Claude launched its Google Chrome extension. Now, allowing Claude to read and scrape information from web pages directly within your browser, and it also lets Claude actually operate your browser (think IT remotely accessing your computer). It can also move between tabs on your behalf, working in the live browser Read More
Recently, my apartment was featured in Apartment Therapy for the unique approach I took to furnishing my living room. In particular, my apartment sofa selection. My apartment is small. It’s not even 500 square feet. The “living room,” if we can even call it that, spans only about 50 square feet. Needless to say, there Read More
Last year, my clients called me to redesign their dated apartment, which had plenty of potential. My client described her style as “spa-like” and minimal, and told me she wanted a white oak kitchen. She was even open to a two-toned kitchen and wanted to introduce some taupe into the mix. This project certainly intrigued Read More
As we approach the end of summer, gift-giving season is just around the corner, which means you may already be thinking about the loved ones in your life and what to get them this holiday season. Or perhaps you have a birthday coming up for a home decor lover and find yourself thinking, “What could this person Read More
If you have an older home, chances are you may have honey oak kitchen cabinets that feel a little more traditional than what’s currently trending in interior design. And if your kitchen feels dated, you may be tempted to think the only solution is to tear everything out and start from scratch. However, If your honey oak Read More