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11/06/2026

Here's what I'd save and splurge on in my own master bedroom as an interior designer with over 20 years of experience.

Let us know what you save and splurge on in the comments!

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11/04/2026

Never underestimate what a mantel can do for a room.

It might seem like one small part of the design, but the right mantel can give a fireplace more presence, create a focal point, and help the entire room feel more balanced.

As an interior designer, I’m always thinking about the height, scale, materials, and details around a fireplace because those decisions affect so much more than just the fireplace itself.

Swipe through a few of my favorite mantel projects. Which one would you choose for your home?

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11/03/2026

This is the part of interior design you rarely get to see. Come behind the scenes of a commercial interior design project that's finally coming to life!

This is one of my biggest projects of the year, and I’ve loved every single phase of it. A church holds some of the most meaningful moments in people’s lives, so every finish and every layout decision carries a little extra heart for me.

We’re right in the middle now, which is one of the most rewarding stages because plans are finally stepping off the page and into real life!

Follow along for the final reveal in December!

And if you have a space that deserves this kind of care, send me a message and let's talk 🤍

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10/28/2026

Sometimes a room has all the right pieces and still somehow feels… lifeless.

Before you decide you need all new furniture, there are a few things I look at first as an interior designer.

Contrast, texture, scale. All those little details that give a room some personality can make a much bigger difference than you might think!

Swipe through for four things to try when your space could use a little more life.

Which one is your home missing?

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10/26/2026

Historic homes come with a whole different set of design decisions.

As an interior designer, I help clients find the balance between preserving the character that makes an older home special and making thoughtful updates that work for the way we live today.

What’s one feature you would NEVER change in a historic home? Let us know in the comments!

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10/22/2026

I’ve designed hundreds of renovations over the years and these are some things I would definitely avoid!

What’s on your list?

10/21/2026

This room had SO much height, but the fireplace was getting completely lost in it.

Instead of fighting those tall ceilings, we decided to use them. We took the design all the way up the wall with custom millwork to draw your eye upward, give the fireplace more presence, and create the focal point this room was missing.

Swipe through to see where we started, the original sketch, a little bit of the process, and how it all came together.

I think the before and after says it all. 🤍

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10/19/2026

Here's exactly how I'd design my dream lake house as an interior designer with over 20 years of experience.

It starts with the space plan. I want to understand how everyone will move through the home and how we will actually spend our time there, whether that means puzzles on the porch or books by the water.

Next comes the materials. This is where the space gets to feel effortless, built for sandy feet and no stress about sunscreen on the furniture.

Then the color palette, because this decides how the whole space feels. For a lake house, I would want it to feel like an oasis.

The last part is my favorite. This is where we sprinkle in the pieces that make it feel magical. A painting found at a thrift store, a Petoskey stone you picked up yourself. Those details, added piece by piece or all at once for a cohesive look.

And how will I know when it's finally complete? When it feels effortless and lives alongside the people in it.

Let us know in the comments what space you'd like help designing next!

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10/15/2026

The most expensive mistakes happen before the first piece of furniture is ever chosen.

Wrong outlet placement. A window centered on the wrong wall. Plumbing roughed in without a plan for where the island will actually sit. These are the kinds of things that cost thousands to fix once the walls are already up, and almost nothing to fix on paper.

This is why the earlier I get involved in a build, the more money it saves in the long run. As an interior designer I review plans, ask questions, and catch the small details that would otherwise turn into a change order down the road.

Interior design protects your budget just as much as it shapes how a space looks and feels.

Have you ever run into a costly surprise partway through a build?

Send me a DM if you are planning a project and want a second set of eyes before the first wall goes up.

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10/14/2026

Who decided everything in your home has to match anyway?

Some design rules are helpful, but others can make a home feel a little too perfect and manufactured, and not nearly personal enough.

So here’s my best advice as an interior designer with over 20 years of experience. Mix your metals. Use the color you love. Combine old pieces with new ones. Your home should feel collected, comfortable, and like the people who actually live there!

Which design rule are you ready to break?

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