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If you've been following my blog for a while, you know I'm an interior designer who LOVES to save money. Today I'm about to share one of my biggest designer secrets—one that has literally saved me and my clients thousands of dollars on furniture. There isn't a single design project where I don't use Google Lens. It's incredibly simple. All you need is the Google app on your phone (it's even easier if you use Google Photos). Just tap the Lens icon on any picture, and Google will search the internet for that exact item—or pieces that look almost identical. Whenever friends come over to my house, I usually end up giving them a Google Lens demonstration because it really is that good! A few months ago I gave my home a much-needed house facelift . We replaced the furniture, carpet, and flooring, and Google Lens helped me stretch my budget so much further. For example, I completely fell in love with my sofa which was online.. I always recommend reading reviews bef...

 One of the questions I get asked all the time is, "How do you order so many items online without being disappointed?" White and natural wood Farmhouse coffee cabinet Reviews are everything. If you can't find a review on one site, you can also use Google Lens to see if that exact same item is on a different site and see if there are reviews on it. If I am not able to read at least five reviews on an item I tell myself I just need to pass because the chances are I'll probably be the first one to write a review and it's going to be horrible 😂 In fact, that's probably my biggest secret when buying furniture online. I'm also a very big fan of looking at customer uploaded photos. To me, I feel like that's the real look. Not the glamorized picture that they show first on Amazon or Wayfair. As an interior designer, one of the first things I look for is what people say about the finish. Does it look like real wood, or does it have that shiny laminated look?...

Have you ever looked at a dark rug and thought, could I pull that off in my home? I'm here to show you what I think would be the best way to decorate around it. Dark rugs can have a very fun/moody vibe, but what usually happens is people think they need to lighten everything else up and that's where I think they make the mistake! Here are my thoughts on decorating a room around a charcoal or dark colored large area rug. So let's take a look at how these rooms successfully pull off a dark textured rug. What Makes a Black Rug Work? 1. Pair It With Darker Furniture The rooms that caught my attention didn't fight the rug. They embraced it. Dark sofas, rich wood tones, and darker furniture help the rug feel intentional and grounded rather than standing out on its own. 2. Keep the Walls Light Light walls create contrast and keep the room feeling open and inviting. The combination of light walls and a dark rug creates a beautiful balance. 3. Use Lighter Accents Pillows...

Modern Cottage is one of those styles that instantly makes a home feel warm and welcoming. I love it because it combines the charm and comfort of cottage design with cleaner lines and a more updated feel. In this mood board, I mixed soft neutrals, dusty blue accents, floral patterns, and warm wood tones to create a living room that feels cozy, collected, and easy to live in. It's the perfect balance of timeless and comfortable. If you find something you love, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. It doesn't cost you anything extra, and it helps me keep creating free decorating inspiration. 🙂 Shop This Look Sofa Accent Chair idea 1 Accent Chair idea 2 Coffee Table Artwork Olive Tree Rug Pillows Throw Blanket Lamp One of the things I love most about Modern Cottage style is that it feels relaxed without looking cluttered. Instead of filling a room with lots of decor, I like to focus on a few meaningful pieces and plenty of texture. In this room, the floral patt...

One of my favorite design combinations right now is Modern Coastal mixed with Mid-Century Modern. The coastal influences keep the space feeling light and relaxed, while the warm wood tones and clean-lined furniture add character and timeless appeal. For this dining room mood board, I combined natural textures, warm walnut finishes, soft blue accents, and simple organic decor to create a space that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and easy to live with. If you find something you love, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. It doesn't cost you anything extra, and it helps me keep creating free decorating inspiration. 🙂 Shop the Look! Dining Table Dining chairs Buffet Area rug  (look at all color options) Wooden bowl Pendant light Artwork  A Artwork B Large olive tree Vase and Greenery One of the reasons this style works so well is that it balances warmth and simplicity. The Mid-Century furniture provides clean lines and beautiful wood tones, while the coasta...

 If you've ever bought a sofa you loved only to discover your room still doesn't feel finished, you're not alone. The biggest mistake I see homeowners make isn't choosing the wrong furniture—it's buying furniture before creating a plan. Affiliate links may be included in this post Most people shop piece by piece. They find a comfortable sofa, then later choose a chair, then maybe a coffee table. Before long, the room feels disconnected because none of the pieces were selected with an overall vision in mind. As a designer, I almost never start with shopping. I'm going to encourage you, my lovely readers, print out some of your favorite online finds, play around with different looks.  You can also use a phone app to create a collage.  Sometimes I encourage my clients to actually find a piece of art that they just fall in love with. Then next pick a more neutral sofa and the pillows and throws to accent the art piece you fell in love with. Look through a bunch o...