Alison Giese Interiors

Alison Giese Interiors Alison Giese Interiors is a boutique Interior Design firm based in San Antonio, Texas. We create timeless homes for soulful living.

One of the most common frustrations people have with paint is this:You choose a color that looked beautiful in the store...
06/08/2026

One of the most common frustrations people have with paint is this:

You choose a color that looked beautiful in the store…

🫠 and somehow it feels completely different once it’s on your walls.

Usually, the issue isn’t the paint color itself.

It’s the relationship between that color and everything surrounding it: lighting, flooring, fixed finishes, adjacent rooms, undertones, contrast, and even the time of day.

Color never exists in isolation.

That’s why designers rely so heavily on Color Theory when building palettes for a home. Understanding how colors interact is what creates spaces that feel balanced, cohesive, and intentional instead of slightly “off.”

And the good news is: this is something you can learn.

My free Color Theory Guide breaks down the foundational principles designers use when selecting colors and building palettes that actually work together in a space.

Because choosing paint becomes much easier once you understand *why* certain colors work, and why others don’t.

Download the guide for free at the link in my bio.

06/03/2026

I'm the designer...and what I say goes 🤣

KIDDING. (Mostly.)

In all seriousness, one of the best parts of working in this industry is collaborating with talented builders who help bring ideas to life...even when those ideas are a little unconventional.

These bathrooms are a great example.

Design is a team sport, and I'm incredibly grateful for builders who are willing to problem-solve, pay attention to the details, and occasionally participate in our video shenanigans along the way.

I ask a LOT of them, and that's for YOU, my clients.

We want to give you the space of your dreams, one that is timeless and will grow WITH you.

These bathrooms were no exception.

A special thank you to Huber Custom Homes for being such a great partner on this project and for helping turn a vision on paper into a space our clients will enjoy for years to come. (and of course for participating in our shenanigans 🤪)

There’s this assumption that after enough years in business, you eventually arrive at a place where everything feels com...
05/27/2026

There’s this assumption that after enough years in business, you eventually arrive at a place where everything feels completely figured out.

And maybe parts of it do.

✔️ You get faster at decision making.
✔️ More confident in your perspective.
✔️ Better at managing projects, clients, timelines, and expectations.

But there are also parts of the work that continue evolving right alongside you. And honestly, I think that’s a good thing.

Caring deeply about the work is part of what keeps a creative business growing. The best designers I know are constantly adjusting, learning, refining, and paying attention.

I think we talk a lot about confidence in this industry, but not enough about the reality that growth and uncertainty often exist at the same time.

Designers, I want to hear *your* confessions!

👇 What’s something about your business or creative process that still surprises you after all these years?

You can usually read a room within the first few seconds...Is there a sense of intention behind the decisions?Does anyth...
05/25/2026

You can usually read a room within the first few seconds...

Is there a sense of intention behind the decisions?

Does anything feel unresolved or out of place?

Does the space feel settled, or like it’s still coming together?

Those first impressions are almost always shaped by subtle choices.

And more often than not, it comes down to how well the fundamentals have been considered: how the lighting supports the space, how the layout allows you to move through it, how the room is visually anchored and finished.

When those pieces are properly in place, a room just works. It feels calm, cohesive, and easy to be in.

When they’re not, no amount of styling can fully fix it.

What's something that you immediately notice when you enter a space? Do you have something to add to the list?

Before we think about layouts, materials, or finishes, we dig into how our clients actually live.A beautiful home that d...
05/21/2026

Before we think about layouts, materials, or finishes, we dig into how our clients actually live.

A beautiful home that doesn’t support your daily rhythms will never feel quite right.

These questions might seem silly to some, but they shape EVERYTHING: from flooring selections, to storage, durability, and how a home feels to move through.

The goal isn’t just a finished space that checks all the boxes you gave us.
�We want to deliver a home that works for you, supports you, and feels effortless to live in.

Design is personal, and the best spaces are built from understanding, not assumptions.

Fellow designers, what’s an interesting question you like to ask your clients when you kick off a new project?

Ask yourself this: Where will even a small change actually make an impact?A few thoughtful updates can completely shift ...
05/20/2026

Ask yourself this: Where will even a small change actually make an impact?

A few thoughtful updates can completely shift how a room feels, especially when you focus on the pieces that ground the space and get the most visual attention.

It’s about being intentional with each decision, layering in changes that feel cohesive.

When you choose well, even the slightest shifts can make a space feel entirely new.

To sum it up...

Start with what you use daily.
Layer in what adds warmth.
Let the rest come over time.

If YOU were refreshing a room right now, what’s the first thing you’d want to change?

If you’re a designer, you’ve probably experienced this breadth of emotions at some point.Perhaps you find yourself quest...
05/19/2026

If you’re a designer, you’ve probably experienced this breadth of emotions at some point.

Perhaps you find yourself questioning certain decisions…especially when you’re scrolling.

You’re seeing what everyone else is creating, wondering if you should have done something differently.

So you start adjusting and overthinking, ultimately pulling back from ideas you were once confident in.

And all the while, you’re still asking your clients to trust your process.

It’s a strange place to be. And in my experience, it doesn’t come from a lack of talent.

It usually comes from not having a clear, repeatable way to move through a project: from initial concept, to client presentation, to ex*****on.

When your process is solid, your confidence becomes consistent. And your clients can feel that.

Had to add my own spin to this one...“I found something similar for less.”→ and suddenly you’re defending craftsmanship,...
05/13/2026

Had to add my own spin to this one...

“I found something similar for less.”
→ and suddenly you’re defending craftsmanship, lead times, material quality, and your own sanity.

Subs doing touch-ups on install day
→ nothing raises your blood pressure quite like paint cans appearing after styling has already started.

Ghosted Proposal
→ you spend days building a thoughtful, detailed services estimate just for it to disappear into the void.

“Design Emergency”
→ somehow always arrives at 4:47 PM on a Friday.

Finding an email in Drafts I thought I had sent two days ago
→ genuinely one of the most humbling experiences available to a business owner.

Designers, what would you add to the list?

Color palettes like this are less about the individual colors, and more about how they work together.Sudbury Yellow intr...
05/07/2026

Color palettes like this are less about the individual colors, and more about how they work together.

Sudbury Yellow introduces warmth. It's soft and inviting without feeling overly bright.

Salamander brings in depth. It's a rich, moody green that anchors the space.

And Natural Choice acts as the connector, keeping the palette feeling balanced and livable.

Each color plays a distinct role.

One adds lightness. One adds weight. One keeps everything in equilibrium.

That relationship is what makes the palette feel cohesive rather than disconnected.

A successful color palette isn’t just a collection of colors you like. It’s a true system, one that considers contrast, undertone, and how each element supports the others.

That’s exactly what I walk through in my free Color Theory Guide: how to build palettes that feel intentional, balanced, and easy to live with.

Comment COLOR THEORY to grab your copy.

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There’s an expectation that when you run a business, you have to operate at your highest level all the time.And in this ...
05/04/2026

There’s an expectation that when you run a business, you have to operate at your highest level all the time.

And in this industry, I feel like that’s heightened.

There’s no other option than to be clear, decisive, and polished ALL of the time.

It’s so important for each of us to remember, no matter what we do, that we’re PEOPLE first.

For me, as I move forward into the next chapter of this year, being human means:

✔️ Accepting that some days you’re creative and energized, and other days you’re not
✔️ Craving structure AND flexibility
✔️ Wanting growth but not at the cost of peace
✔️ Caring deeply about work, but also wanting a life outside of it

At the heart of this all is one question:
�“What will sustain me as a person?”

And the beautiful thing? That’s the same question I get to explore on behalf of my clients as I design their spaces.

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2516 N Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78212

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