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Become the Perfect ‘Forever Host’ with My 6 Design Must-Haves for Effortless Summer EntertainingOver the years, I have come up with a list of items that I include in the design of a home to help the client become the perfect host
By Jess Cooney Published -
The 5 Entryway Design Rules I Follow on Every Project – And Why They Always WorkWhen the entryway is designed well, it makes the whole house feel more intentional
By Nina Takesh Published -
The 'Romantic' Design Philosophy I Swear By for Homes That Feel Truly Special (It’s Not About Size)Mood, after all, is built in layers – and it’s the most romantic spaces that stay with you, because they make you feel something
By Molly Kidd Published -
Wallpaper Isn’t Back – It Never Left, But the Way I’m Using It Now Feels Like a Total UpgradeWallpaper has got cool again – and now feels more modern than ever (even the most traditional prints)
By Ashley Montgomery Published -
When I Get This One Decorating Trick Right, Everything Else Just Falls Into PlaceLighting elevates everything around it. It makes wood feel richer, fabrics feel softer, and colors more nuanced
By Tineke Triggs Published -
5 Bathroom Decor Rules I Always Follow – Even When No One Else Does – That Make My Space Feel More Luxurious, Thoughtful, and Surprisingly FunctionalBathrooms have to work hard – but with a few thoughtful choices, they can feel just as considered as any other room.
By Nina Takesh Published -
Groundbreaking Ways I Use Florals in Spring That Make My Home Feel Fresh and ElevatedThe idea of decorating with flowers isn’t new, but the impact they have on a space never gets old
By Ashley Montgomery Published -
The 5 Design Decisions That Shape Every Home I Create – And Why They Matter From the StartAlthough no two projects are the same, they all start out with me looking at them the same way
By Katie Harbison Published -
The Small Decor Reset I Do Every Year That Completely Transforms My HomeI’ve found that even the smallest spring refresh can completely transform how my home feels – and how I feel in it
By Zoë Feldman Published -
The Creative Journey That Makes Every House I Design Feel Like HomeThe warm scent of sage and amber drifts through the rooms. Soft music plays, a bottle of wine is uncorked, and for a moment, we simply take it all in – we’ve made it
By Poonam Khanna Published -
10 Elements I Always Include in Every Home Decor Scheme to Make It a Place You Can’t Wait to Come Back ToThese are the essentials that appear in every one of my projects – principles you can draw inspiration from in your own home, too
By Molly Kidd Published -
The Secrets To 'Travel Shopping' And How I Bring Back A Suitcase Of Treasures From Every Destination I VisitIt's not just where to visit, but knowing what to buy when you're there
By Emma Beryl Kemper Published -
Designing Spaces That Heal: How Thoughtful Design Shapes Emotional Well-BeingWhen we began designing their therapy centers, we understood that this work required something beyond aesthetics
By LALA Reimagined Published -
Why Coco Chanel Was Right About Less Being More – It Is The Toughest Design Lesson I Ever LearnedThe timeless truth Coco Chanel taught me about interiors
By Zoë Feldman Published -
You’re Choosing Color at the Wrong Stage of Your Decorating Plan – I Learned the Hard Way When It Actually Makes SenseWhat I’ve discovered is this: color doesn’t create interest on its own – it reveals it. That’s why it works best when it enters the room late in the process, not at the beginning
By Nina Takesh Published -
The Secret to Great Design? It Starts with Preparation – Here’s How I Get Ready for Real LifeDesigning for real life isn’t about perfection – it’s about preparation. A well-designed home doesn’t try to hide the traces of everyday living; it’s built to embrace them
By Ashley Montgomery Published -
How I Harness the Power of Interior Design to Influence Mood, Energy, and Everyday LifeEmotional architecture is the secret to feeling truly at home – here’s how to get it right
By Jess Cooney Published -
The Simple Design Principles I Rely On for a Home That Looks Curated, Not ClutteredRooms are never static. You live in them, rearrange them, learn what works – and what doesn’t
By Tineke Triggs Published -
The Secret Trick I Use to Make Every Home Instantly More Welcoming – It All Starts with Perfect Lighting (Here’s How)Light doesn’t exist in isolation – it dances with every surface it touches. When you get it right, your interiors come alive in ways you’ll actually feel
By Katie Harbison Published -
The Tiny Design Tricks I Always Use to Make a Home Feel Thoughtfully CuratedCalm, elevated homes don't happen by accident, but they come together thanks to a series of tiny, micro design decisions
By Nina Takesh Published -
What I’ve Learned About Getting Kids’ Rooms Right as a Designer and Mom of ThreeKids’ rooms are some of the most rewarding spaces to design – get them right, and they’ll grow with your child for years to come
By Emma Beryl Kemper Published -
The Most Overlooked Design Move That Makes a Home Feel Effortlessly CuratedNegative space is the key to a calmer, more intentional home – and it matters far more than you think
By Tineke Triggs Published -
How I Refresh My Home (And the Simple Tweaks That Can Refresh Yours, Too)February feels like just as good a time as January to start a new design resolution. These are the small changes that make a big difference to your decor
By Ashley Montgomery Published -
Why I’m Bringing Romance Back Into the Home (And How You Can, Too)Romance is more about an invitation to slow down and enjoy your surroundings, and these small tweaks will make your home feel more beguiling
By Zoë Feldman Published -
It’s Not Too Late to Set Resolutions for Your Home – These Easy Changes Instantly Refresh Older SchemesWith a bit of creative messaging, you can make a home you've lived in a while feel like a brand new space with a more vibrant energy ready for 2026
By LALA Reimagined Published -
How I Turn Houses into Homes – The Stories, Choices, and Details That Matter MostThere is a way to put a design scheme together that is so much greater than the sum of its parts, building an emotional response into the fabric of the scheme
By Poonam Khanna Published -
How I Create Homes That Feel Right the Moment You Step Inside – And the Simple Rules You Can Use TooEmotional architecture is what I think about when creating homes that just feel right, and these are the guidelines I always follow
By Jess Cooney Published -
This Once-Forgotten Design Trend Is Back – and As a Designer, I Rely on It for Softer, More Beautiful RoomsBrass has been popular for so long that it’s easy to overlook other metal finishes that are just as striking
By Molly Kidd Published -
Mixing Old and New: The Secrets to Creating a Home That Feels Curated, Balanced, and Effortlessly Lived-InBalance is everything, particularly when mixing old and new, and a room can only handle so many bold moments
By Katie Harbison Published -
As a Designer, These Are My Top 5 Design Tips and Tricks, Guaranteed To Stop You From Making Any Bad Decor DecisionsIf you only ever think about five things when it comes to decorating your home, make it these five - they mean that you can't go wrong
By Emma Beryl Kemper Published
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