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Style Decoded Pt.1: Japandi        Japandi is everywhere right now, and most articles about it show you a perfect, expensive room and leave you to figure out the rest.  That’s the starting point for Style Decoded. I break down one interior style at a time: where it came from, what defines it, and […]

The Anatomy of a Home, Ch.2: Principles of Design         Why does one room make you exhale the moment you walk in, while another leaves you feeling on edge? It usually comes down to the principles of design, the way a space is arranged rather than how much it costs. In the

Diving Into Supermodel Kendall Jenner’s LA Mansion — A Real Reflection Of Who She Is        Some celebrity homes are built to be photographed. Designed less for the person living there than for the audience who’ll eventually scroll past it. Kendall Jenner’s Beverly Hills home is a different kind of project entirely.  It

Before You Renovate Your Home         Renovating feels exciting the moment you decide to do it. New paint, new furniture, maybe a whole new layout. But here’s what I’ve learned over the years: the most expensive renovation mistakes aren’t bad taste — they’re skipped planning. A wall gets knocked down before anyone

The Anatomy of a Home, Ch.1: The Elements of Interior Design Pt.2        You know that feeling when you walk into a salon or spa and your whole body just… exhales? And you know the other one too, walking into an office building, cold light, grey walls, feeling drained before your day even

The Art of Mixing Wood Tones        I’m sure you’ve had the experience of buying a new piece of wood furniture thinking it would match the existing wood in your home, only for it to arrive and look completely off. And suddenly, you’re wondering if you just wasted your money. You’re not alone. 

The Anatomy of a Home, Ch.1: The Elements of Interior Design Pt.1        Nobody really teaches you how to look at a room. Most of us just decorate by instinct, and designers use instinct too. The difference is that there’s also a design theory behind those decisions.        Design theory basically

The Most Overrated Interior Design Trends (And What I’d Do Instead)        I don’t think interior design trends are the problem. The problem is that somewhere along the way, we’ve stopped using them as inspiration and started copying them exactly as they appear on Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok.  The funny thing is, I

How to Turn Your Patio Into a Mediterranean Escape        I think most people design their patio backwards. We’ve all done it. We buy the furniture first, then try to figure out where everything else  should go. By the time we’re finished, the space feels crowded, disconnected, or like something is still missing.

The Psychology of Home Lighting: Why Every Room Should Feel Different        Before you notice furniture, decor, and textures, your brain has already responded to the lighting. That’s because light affects everything around us; it influences how you feel. Your Brain Was Wired for Fire        For hundreds of thousands of