How to Find Your Interior Design Style (Even if You Like Everything!)

Sofa with pillows and plant on coffee table to show how to find your design style even if you like everything.

If you feel like you love every single decorating style you see on Pinterest, you aren’t alone. One day, youโ€™re dreaming of a crisp coastal cottage, and the next, youโ€™re swooning over a moody English study. After 30 years of designing homes, I have learned that the secret isnโ€™t picking just one; itโ€™s learning how …

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How to Update Your Floors Without Demo: DIY Flooring Over Existing Floors

Are you tired of looking at outdated linoleum or stained concrete, but the thought of a messy demolition makes you want to close the door and walk away? As an interior designer, Iโ€™m often asked if itโ€™s truly possible to get a high-end look without the high-end price tagโ€”or the sledgehammer. The good news is …

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The 15-Minute Porch Refresh: My Secret Weapon for Pollen Season

Simple spring porch refresh. Terracotta planter with flower garden, white bench and outdoor pillows all by Lowes

Letโ€™s be honestโ€”spring in the South is beautiful until everything you own is covered in a thick layer of yellow dust. We had just finished weeding our flower beds and planting pink zinnias, and the yard was looking intentional and fresh. But then I looked at my porch. It was tired, it was dusty, and …

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Vintage Nest: Thrift & Antique Decorating Ideas Book

vintage home decor book

Have you ever walked into a thrift store and felt the thrill of not knowing what treasure you might discover? That same excitement is what inspired my new book, Vintage Nest. This vintage home decor book is filled with 100 thrift, antique, and decorating ideas to help you create a home full of character and …

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15 Best Interior Design Books for Beginners in 2025

Best interior design books for beginners

Decorating your home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But where do you start when youโ€™re new to design? The answer is simple: with the best interior design books for beginners. These helpful books are like having a designer friend by your sideโ€”guiding you through color theory, layouts, and creative ways to bring your personal style …

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