I am coming to the end of decorating my condo, which is both exciting and a little bittersweet—as a designer who loves to shop, the decorating process is always so much fun. As the process comes to an end, the overall style of the space becomes much more evident. At that point, it becomes less Read More
As a designer and entrepreneur, I never dreamed about bookkeeping or admin work. However, my rude awakening was when I realized that being a business owner means dealing with tedious bookkeeping, paperwork, and administrative work. It just comes with the territory. My creative brain could never fully wrap itself around the process and language of Read More
As a designer, I know how critical layout is to a space. The right layout is at the forefront of good design. When planning a layout, you need to consider the right placement, the right scale, and how to create the best flow within a space. In spaces such as studio apartments, layouts can be Read More
It’s 2026, and I am here to say it: traditional site-measuring methods are outdated. And honestly? I don’t think most designers are upset about it. As I’ve shared on my blog before, LiDAR scanner apps are rapidly changing the way interior designers and other industry professionals work, and as a virtual interior designer and tech Read More
For many professionals, working remotely has become the ideal situation. During the pandemic, many experienced a glimmer of remote work, only to have back-to-office mandates take that flexibility away. You may be one of those professionals — or perhaps you’re an interior designer looking to re-engage with this modern way of working and figure out Read More
Space planning and decorating an apartment living room can be challenging—and I should know. As a designer living in a Toronto shoebox, I had to come up with a creative solution just to fit a TV into my (almost) non-existent living room. If you’re curious how I pulled that off, you can read: Small Living Read More
In 2026, the interior design world is undeniably tech-driven. From drafting tools and 3D modelling software to site measurement apps and AI-powered platforms, today’s designers are expected to be fluent in a wide range of digital tools. But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when hand drafting, sketching, and printed spec books Read More
Have you ever stayed in a super luxurious hotel room and thought, “Wow, if only my own bedroom felt like this?” Me too. That’s exactly why, when designing my own bedroom, I decided to splurge and go for a more elevated, luxurious look. As a designer, my goal is always to create beautiful spaces that Read More
I’ve written about Claude’s capabilities for the creative side of interior design (where, honestly, it didn’t fully deliver), as well as Claude Design: the part of the tool that can assist with interior design visuals. However, there’s a missing piece in Claude’s AI capabilities for interior designers: Claude Cowork. Claude Cowork is the side of Read More
The AI interior design space has exploded since Claude Design entered the scene. I have truly been amazed at how interior designers are integrating Claude into their workflows—through automations, Canva presentations, Figma, and more. This tool will fundamentally change the way designers work. In this post, I’ll be diving into how interior designers can use Read More
Selecting a paint color can be intimidating. With thousands of shades across multiple paint brands—not to mention the time and cost involved in painting—you want to be confident you’re choosing the right one. As a designer, I’ve selected paint colors for countless homes throughout my career. Over time, I’ve developed a system that’s been refined Read More
Houzz Pro positions itself as an all-in-one platform built for interior designers and construction companies. It’s a robust tool that aims to cover everything—from built-in LiDAR technology for site measurements to client portals, 3D floor planner, team collaboration tools, product clipping, spec sheets, and more. It’s a popular platform, widely used and well-regarded by many Read More
When it comes to software for interior designers, I’m no stranger. As both a designer and a software reviewer, I bring firsthand experience and insight when it comes to evaluating, comparing, and rating these platforms. The landscape of software for interior designers has shifted significantly. Ivy users have found themselves scrambling to find alternatives, Houzz Read More