Do You Need an Interior Designer, or Just a Second Opinion?
Not sure whether you need an interior design consultation or full-service design? Learn which approach makes sense for your home and project.
Every Living Room Needs Some Leather
Leather is one of those materials I come back to again and again. I love it on a beautifully worn chair, a clean-lined sofa, a small ottoman, or even in little details throughout the room. It brings warmth, texture, and a bit of richness without needing much else around it. And maybe my favorite thing about leather? It almost always gets better once you actually start living with it.
Why I Love Mixing Old and New as a Designer
There’s a certain character that comes with age. The patina on an old wood table, an unusual shape you wouldn’t find in a current furniture collection, or the slight imperfections of something handmade decades ago all bring another layer to a room.
Why I Still Sketch By Hand as an Interior Designer
I've been sketching throughout my career as an interior designer, and it's something I've come to appreciate even more over time. There's a freedom to working by hand that I don't always get when I immediately open a computer program. I can get an idea out quickly, change it, draw over it, and keep going without worrying about making anything too precise.
What Makes a Home Feel Collected?
Creating a collected home isn't about following a formula or buying the right combination of vintage and new…it's about looking at the room as a whole.
Planning a Renovation Without Feeling Overwhelmed
If you’re feeling overwhelmed before construction has even started, that’s usually not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong…there are really that many moving pieces.
What to Expect When Working With an Interior Designer
While every designer works a little differently, the real value of working with one goes far beyond choosing beautiful pieces, it’s having someone take all of the ideas, decisions, logistics, and details that go into your project and turn them into a clear plan.
How Area Rugs Define a Room
It’s easy to think of a rug as one more thing to check off the list. Find a color you like, choose a pattern, and move on. In reality, a rug is one of the most important decisions in a room. It sets the foundation for everything else. It influences the scale of the furniture, softens the space, and brings all of the individual pieces together.