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
Small spaces are more challenging to design; this is coming from both a designer and someone who lives in a 500 sq ft condo. Every design element becomes critical because, simply put, you don’t want a small space to feel cluttered or like a hot mess. I remember working on a commercial project with a Read More
As a born-and-raised Torontonian—and a designer—I’ve made it my mission to find the best furniture and decor stores the city has to offer. After living in downtown Toronto for nearly four years, I’ve explored and sourced from countless home stores across the city. So, I’ve finally put together a curated list of the best furniture Read More
It seems like all interior design projects now start with AI. More and more of my clients are coming to me after experimenting with interior design tools, and as someone who’s been dubbed the queen of interior design AI, perhaps that’s not so surprising. Recently, a client booked me to review renovation plans for the Read More
When it comes to 2D and 3D floor planners, plenty of tools have entered the software space. As a designer who reviews tech, I often find myself comparing these applications to the once-industry standard: SketchUp. SketchUp gained popularity—and is still considered a strong tool today—because of its flexibility and high level of customization. However, ease Read More
Girly Bedroom Ideas + Tips for a Feminine Space As a designer—and a female designer—I love capturing femininity in spaces. I’m all about creating feminine, “girly” interiors. Whether you lean toward a more moody, black-cat kind of feminine or a soft, pink, ultra-girly aesthetic, there’s something unmistakable about a space that feels designed for the Read More
The interior design industry looks very different from how it once did. Technology-driven shifts are nothing new, but the pace and impact of change today are undeniable. What was once a paper-heavy, in-person, and hustle-driven profession has evolved into one that is increasingly tech-enabled, remote (or at least hybrid), and focused on optimizing workflows through Read More
It’s 2026, and AI interior design tools and technology have shaken up the interior design industry as we knew it. As technology in the interior design world continues to evolve, the way designers work does as well. We’ve gone from hand drafting to AutoCAD, and now to AI tools that can trace floor plans in Read More
So, it’s been almost a full year since I switched to using Rayon Design for my interior design drawings. With that said, I think I now have enough experience with the platform to write a full review of this drawing software for interior designers and architects. To give you some background on my experience with Read More
As an interior decorator, you would think selecting wall art for my own condo would be easy—wrong. Believe it or not, I’ve actually always found the process of selecting wall art to be one of the most challenging parts of my job. Art is really the icing on the cake of a project—it’s the accessory Read More
There’s a new AI that interior designers seem to be buzzing about—Claude—and as a self-proclaimed AI-for-interior-design expert, you know I had to give it a try. Now, Claude isn’t specifically built for interior design or for designers. However, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools, you can certainly experiment with using it for design-related tasks. Read More