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, 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
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
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
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
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
In November 2024, I made the decision to move out of my condo in Toronto, sell almost everything I owned, and leave Canada on a one-way ticket. I was done playing it safe. Now, reading this, you may be thinking, “Well, damn, that’s a hasty decision.” But the truth is, this decision is one I 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
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
If your interior design and architectural firm is still using Excel as your spec writing software…you are well overdue for a software upgrade. Spec writing can be a tedious task for designers and architects. When spec writing is done using software that isn’t intuitive (cough, cough, Excel), specs quickly turn into an organizational nightmare. Endless Read More