5 Home Design Tips to Boost Your Mood
I’ve always been sensitive to my surroundings. Long before becoming an interior designer, I was the weirdo rearranging furniture in Airbnbs just to...
DIY Home Projects vs. Professional Home Design: Knowing When to Hire an Interior Designer
You’re feeling ambitious, ready to tackle a DIY home project. You’ve watched the tutorials, browsed through endless Pinterest boards, and...
4 Things to Consider When Planning Your Living Room Layout
Ahh, the living room. Where you savor your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, cozy up for movie nights, and everything else in between...
Full-Service Interior Design vs. Designer on Demand: What’s the Difference?
Ever dream of having an interior designer on speed dial? Maybe you have a specific question or a smaller project in mind, or you’re hesitant to...
5 Genius Tips for Maximizing Your Small San Francisco Home
In vibrant urban environments like San Francisco, designing small spaces is practically an art form. Every square inch matters. Thankfully, I...
An Interior Designer’s Secrets to Enjoy Every Room in Your Home
Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? Yup, I’m talking about those pristine teacups gathering dust, the fancy linen napkins hiding in a...
Translating Your Pinterest Vision into Reality (The Designer Way)
Staring longingly at your Pinterest boards and dreaming of a home that reflects your favorite images? You’re not alone. But before you grab a...
Why I Had Custom Sofas Made for My House (TLDR: Retail Sofas Suck)
One of the hazards of being an interior designer is that you see the very best of everything. Early in my career, this champagne taste on a beer...
The Hard Truth about Getting Clutter-Free (and Designer-Approved Tips to Stay Organized)
Ahhh… the dream of Pinterest-perfect pantries, spotless countertops, and playrooms straight out of a magazine. The reality? Clutter is a...
Case Study: Discovering Your Personal Design Style
Discovering your personal design style isn’t always a straightforward journey. You might start the process ready to cover your home in refined luxe...