• How To Interior Decorate On a Budget: Designer’s Advice

    Okay, so times are getting tough. Every day there’s more talk about depressions, recessions, and tariffs. Read: Trade Wars: How Tariffs Are Impacting The Interior Design World. Naturally, most people are thinking about how to decorate and refresh their homes on a budget. As someone who has been decorating interiors for years (mostly for clients Read More

  • Expert Interior Design Advice You Need Before You Decorate

    So, I’ve realized that a lot of my clients could benefit from hearing the same advice. It hit me after noticing I’ve been sounding like a bit of a broken record during consultations, I kept giving the same guidance over and over! That’s when I realized: there’s some interior design advice that applies universally, no Read More

  • How To Spice Up Your White Kitchen

    You don’t have to be a design enthusiast to notice that people have a thing for all-white kitchens. This trend has been going strong for a while now. And honestly? I’ve always been open about the fact that I’m not a huge fan of an all white kitchen. Simply put—once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen Read More

  • How Your Home Impacts Your Anxiety Levels: Design For Better Health

    Our surroundings play a crucial role in shaping our mental well-being. The way we design and organize our spaces can either foster a sense of calm and security or contribute to stress and anxiety. If you’ve ever walked into a cluttered room and felt overwhelmed, or stepped into a well-lit, cozy space and felt instantly Read More

  • How to Stay Productive While Working from Home

    Working from home has become the new norm for many of us, and while it offers flexibility and comfort, it can also come with its challenges. One of the most significant hurdles people face is staying productive and creating an environment that helps maintain focus and creativity. A well-designed home office plays a crucial role Read More

  • What Home Trends Are On The Rise In 2025

    Okay, so we’re now into the second month of 2025, and people are eager to know: what home trends are on the rise? What are designers bringing into our homes this year? Well, I’m here to fill you in. In short, we’re seeing a lot of romance, colour, and feminine touches — and honestly, I’m Read More

  • Slow Decorating: The Best Way to Furnish

    When you move into a new place, it’s common to feel pressure to furnish and decorate everything all at once to make the space look complete. However, this approach might not be the best. That’s why many people are embracing slow decorating. Slow decorating is exactly what it sounds like—the process of decorating gradually. Instead Read More

  • Why It’s Impossible to Evaluate Your Own Home: Home Blindness

    Have you ever heard of going “nose blind”? It’s when you can no longer smell your own scent, but others certainly (and maybe unfortunately) can. The same thing happens with your living space—you experience home blindness, as I like to call it. Over time, you get so used to your surroundings that it’s hard to Read More

  • Designer Reviews: Ranking The Most Popular Retail Home Goods Stores

    As a designer, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to shop on my clients’ dime, which has given me firsthand experience with some of the most popular retail home goods stores. This includes assessing everything from product quality and pricing to ease of returns and handling deficiencies. Over time, I’ve compiled a list of my go-to Read More

  • Pinterest Interior Design Trends to Watch for in 2025

    The new year is here, and with it comes a fresh wave of interior design trends (or fads, depending on your perspective). It’s the perfect opportunity to rethink how we design and style our spaces, encouraging people to explore new ideas and repurpose the familiar. In this post, I’ll break down some of the emerging Read More

  • A Look Back at 2024 Interior Design: Hits and Misses

    As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the trends, ideas, and innovations that defined the year in interior design. From bold aesthetics to functional upgrades, some concepts took the industry by storm, while others quietly fizzled out. Whether you’re a design professional or a home enthusiast, this recap will guide you Read More

  • Designing Iteratively: The Best Approach to Interior Design

    Interior design is an art that thrives on evolution. While traditional methods often follow a linear process—from consultation to final reveal— Designing Iteratively introduces flexibility, collaboration, and refinement to the forefront. As a designer and project manager, I’ve learned a thing or two about the design process and which approaches work best for different projects. Read More