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
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
If you’re a designer, creating an interior design presentation can feel daunting. First, you need to complete all the design work just to gather the content for the presentation. Then, you’re expected to turn that work into a polished, impressive collection of files that will win your client over. That’s where interior design templates come Read More
It’s 2026, and AI in interior design is becoming more advanced by the day. Recently, I stumbled upon an AI beta that genuinely made my jaw drop—no, seriously. I’ve tested just about every AI tool available catered to interior designers, and this one has the potential to fundamentally shift how we work. In short, AI Read More
On December 20th, 2025, I took out my phone and began writing this blog post during my flight back to Toronto. I had been gone for nearly 10 months. Earlier in the year, I booked a one-way ticket to Croatia and somehow ended up in a cottage in a town I can’t pronounce in Lithuania—all Read More
This year has been a whirlwind in the world of interior design software—and believe me, I’m always the first to know when something changes. We’ve seen Houzz Pro acquire Ivy, forcing designers to adapt to the cumbersome Houzz Pro system. We saw Studio Designer acquire Mydoma and DesignDocs, followed by Mydoma rolling out numerous updates Read More
As a designer who’s no stranger to AI in the interior design world (hi — if you’re new here, this is a topic I talk about often), and as someone who is constantly sourcing hundreds of furniture and home items, I eventually found myself wondering just how well AI could help me shop for furniture. Read More
Lighting is an important part of any interior design project — in fact, it can completely make or break a space. So, I thought I would round up my favourite selections from the ever-popular lighting fixture supplier Visual Comfort, so that you have designer-approved picks for your home. About Visual Comfort Visual Comfort & Co. is a high-end lighting Read More
If you’re an interior designer — or an aspiring one — you probably fall into one of two camps: And that’s where the great divide lies. I call it the Great Schism of Interior Design — to get behind AI, or not to? Here’s the truth: I don’t think designers have a choice. The way I see it, Read More
Wainscoting is a beautiful architectural feature that adds timeless character and dimension to any wall or space. It complements a wide range of interior design styles, from classic to modern. If you’re thinking about adding wainscoting to your home, keep reading — I’ll share some of the best ideas and guidelines to help you choose Read More
If you’re tackling your very own interior design project, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. The good news? There are some incredibly helpful interior design tools on the market. And, cough cough, there are also talented interior designers who work virtually. That said, this post is focused on the best interior design tools for beginners and how Read More
We all know I’m no stranger to Planner 5D, or AI design apps in general. Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in the world of interior design software to explore which tools truly stand out for 3D visualization, floor plans, and layouts. That brings me to today’s topic: 3D interior design software. Having tested quite a Read More