When it comes to designing a kitchen, there are a lot of components to take into consideration, including the floor plan, budget, materials, functionality, storage, and the quality of your fixtures and finishes. It’s no surprise that kitchen design has become its own specialty within the interior design industry. In fact, I actually started my Read More
Designing a bathroom can feel overwhelming…and this is coming from someone who designs for a living. When it comes to a bathroom renovation, there are so many components to consider: tile, plumbing fixtures, the vanity, lighting, storage, and even reconfiguring the layout (which isn’t nearly as easy as you’d think). The list goes on. And 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
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
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
My living room is small, so small it’s nearly nonexistent. It’s a 50 sq ft nook that Toronto developers had the nerve to call a living room. Hello! If you’re new here, welcome. I’m an interior decorator who just moved into a tiny 500 sq ft condo, and I’m embarking on the exciting journey of Read More
SketchUp is a software I was trained to use in college. At the time, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and V-Ray were the go-to combination for designers to create drawings, 3D models, and photorealistic renderings for clients. Fast forward to 2026, and with the rapid advancements in technology and the growing number of tools on the market, many Read More
If you’re looking to give your home a fresh new look, online interior decorating services can be an efficient and convenient way to get a professional’s expertise. The main benefit of online interior design is that it offers expert services at a lower cost than full-service interior design. Online decorating services—also known as e-design or virtual interior design—are on the Read More
Running an interior design business — like any other business — means that designers incur overhead costs. In 2026, a lot of those costs are associated with software. When we think of interior design, we don’t necessarily equate it with being a software-heavy career; however, as an interior design professional who works with clients online, Read More
I’m no stranger to AI. As a designer working at the intersection of technology and the interior design industry, I’ve tested nearly every AI room design tool currently available. With my combined experience in design and AI, it seemed natural to create a guide that demonstrates how AI can be effectively utilized in room design. Read More
As an interior designer—one who offers online interior design services—and as a writer who regularly blogs about interior design technologies and the industry, I’m very familiar with platforms like Decorilla and Havenly. I’ve even gone undercover and hired a designer from Havenly, which you can read about here. I debated doing the same with Decorilla, but Read More