CLR Design Services, Inc.

CLR Design Services, Inc. A full-service interior design firm specializing in residential and commercial new construction, remodeling. "Authenticity" is what I'm all about!

I partner with my clients to ensure their personality shines through design and have fun doing it. My services range from designing for remodels and new construction with an architect/builder on layouts, cabinet design, tile design, lighting design/selection all the way to selecting the perfect blender. It's totally up to you!

Earlier this month, I talked about the technical decisions that happen before the walls close: outlets, switches, fixtur...
06/18/2026

Earlier this month, I talked about the technical decisions that happen before the walls close: outlets, switches, fixture placement, the details most people don't think about until it's too late.

This is the other side of that conversation.

"Function-first" is also about how people actually live in a space. The habits, the routines, the way a family moves from room to room. Here's what that looks like in practice.

The decisions you make for your home today affect the version of you who will live in it five, ten, even twenty years fr...
06/16/2026

The decisions you make for your home today affect the version of you who will live in it five, ten, even twenty years from now.

That's something I think about on every project.

When I'm working on a bathroom remodel, I'm not just thinking about how it looks and functions right now.

I also think about things that can be done to improve my clients’ lives in the future.

One example of this is blocking the inside of bathroom walls for grab bars. This allows clients to add bars later without the need for a major renovation.

Another example is considering door width and whether a wheelchair or walker can move through them comfortably. (ADA requires 34" for a reason.)

These aren't concessions to aging. They're smart decisions that protect your investment and your independence.

A home that meets you where you are (or where you're headed) is the whole point.

There's a difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator, and it matters more than most people realiz...
06/11/2026

There's a difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator, and it matters more than most people realize.

The title "Registered Interior Designer" isn't just a credential. It's a standard.

To earn it, you must complete a formal degree in interior design, accumulate years of documented work experience in the field, and pass the NCIDQ exam, one of the most rigorous professional exams in the design industry. You can't just decide to take it. You have to earn the right to sit for it first.

Registered designers are also governed by TBAE (Texas Board of Architectural Examiners), a state-sanctioned regulatory body. That means we’re held to a professional standard, required to take continuing education courses, and held to real accountability. A client can report you, and your license can be reviewed or removed.

Decorators don't operate under the same framework. That's not a criticism; it's just a distinction worth understanding when you're making decisions about your home.

What it means for you: When you hire a Registered Interior Designer, you're not just getting someone with good taste. You're getting someone with the education, the examination record, and the professional accountability to back it up.

Not every project needs a full renovation.Sometimes a space just needs a few intentional changes; the kind that make you...
06/09/2026

Not every project needs a full renovation.

Sometimes a space just needs a few intentional changes; the kind that make you walk in and think, "Wait, did we do something in here?"

Here are three upgrades we made in this foyer that made a bigger difference than most people would expect:

✦ Paint: The right color (and finish) changes everything. This one sounds simple, but there’s truly an art to selecting the right paint color for a space. Getting it right is truly transformative.

✦ Lighting: Swapping out decorative light fixtures can shift the entire mood of a room. It's one of the highest-impact, lowest-disruption changes you can make.

✦ The details: Small swaps like replacing carpet with wood treads and removing outdated wall trim that was quietly making the space feel heavier. It’s not always about adding; sometimes it's knowing what to take away.

Have you been thinking of refreshing a room in your home?

Drop a comment or send me a message; I'd love to hear what your spaces need.

The details you probably haven’t thought about.… but Designers have.From outlet placement to AC vent covers, the functio...
06/04/2026

The details you probably haven’t thought about.

… but Designers have.

From outlet placement to AC vent covers, the functional decisions made early in a project shape how a space looks and lives for years. Here are a few things designers consider that most people don't until it's too late.

June has such a warm energy… (or maybe hot is the better word 😂)...The evenings stretch long, and I always look forward ...
06/02/2026

June has such a warm energy… (or maybe hot is the better word 😂)...

The evenings stretch long, and I always look forward to the beautiful sunsets of early summer.

That’s why I’m loving Benjamin Moore’s Fresno (020) right now. It’s a warm, sun-kissed coral that reminds me of a beautiful, bold sunset. It’s the perfect way to bring that warmth into your home without raising the thermostat!

A few of my favorite ways to use Fresno without going overboard:

✦ Paint an interior door or your front door; Fresno is warm and confident in a way that reads as intentional, not trendy

✦ Use it on home office built-ins; energizing without being distracting, which is exactly what a workspace needs

✦ Try it inside a built-in or cabinet niche; the kind of detail that makes guests stop and ask questions

Fresno is one of those colors that makes a room feel as colorful and alive as June. 🧡

Here's the thing about living in a space that isn't quite working: you stop noticing.You learn the workarounds. You step...
05/28/2026

Here's the thing about living in a space that isn't quite working: you stop noticing.

You learn the workarounds. You step around the awkward furniture arrangement without thinking. You squint a little in that poorly lit corner. You do an extra lap through the kitchen because nothing is where it should be.

It just becomes your normal.

And then something changes, and you realize you'd been compensating for years.

That's the part of design I find most satisfying. Not just making a space look beautiful, but uncovering the friction that had quietly become invisible. The layout that never made sense. The storage that was never enough. The lighting that was always just a little bit off.

You didn't know it was a problem because you'd already made peace with it.

Good design unmakes that peace and replaces it with something better.

Demo day! ⚒️This is the sitting room and entry of a current project, and what you're looking at is the unglamorous but n...
05/26/2026

Demo day! ⚒️

This is the sitting room and entry of a current project, and what you're looking at is the unglamorous but necessary part of creating something beautiful.

That ceiling is a layered mess of 90s drywall work that needed to be leveled out before we could move forward with the rest of the room. And those walls? Wallpaper. That was painted over. 😐😐

I don't envy those guys one bit…

Can't wait to show you this space’s glow up! 🩷

If I had a dollar for every room I've walked into with a rug that was too small, I could probably retire.It's the most c...
05/21/2026

If I had a dollar for every room I've walked into with a rug that was too small, I could probably retire.

It's the most common mistake I see, and it's almost always made with the best intentions. The thinking goes: a smaller rug will make a small room feel less crowded. But it actually does the opposite.

A rug that's properly scaled to the room and the furniture makes everything feel more intentional, more cohesive, and — counterintuitively — more spacious.

In a perfect world, all the furniture sits on the rug. In the real world, that's not always possible, and knowing when and how to compromise without losing the feeling of the room is where it gets nuanced.

That's the part that's hard to Google. 🩷

05/19/2026

One of the best parts of this job? Being surrounded by beautiful things. 🩷

Here's a little sneak peek into what's been keeping me busy lately — finishes, furnishings, and a few things I may have fallen in love with along the way.

More to come. 🩷

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