Spotlights

Interior Design can be an incredibly rewarding career and if any of the readers are, like myself living and breathing design, there is simply no other option. However, I would caution to have realistic expectations about what it is to be an interior designer. It’s not at all the glamorous field many people might expect or hope it to be, but rather an extremely challenging and difficult job that requires so much more than good taste.... Read More...

As a designer, I would encourage myself to be fearless, to take risks on every project, think big and think outside the box. Good design can be missed by paying too much attention to the “rules".... Read More...

My mission is to empower people to bust out of boring homes. It's easy to feel intimidated by interior design. Too many choices leads to feeling majorly overwhelmed. Not knowing "your style" means you're scared of making an expensive mistake. Either way, you play it safe and feel stuck in a home that's a total snooze-fest. ... Read More...

This day and age, I would say social media is a major influencer. For designers and clients alike, it's a place to gather inspiration and collaborate on style and design. Gone are the days when clients would bring you a few magazine clippings. ... Read More...

Fabric is my design foundation. Its color, texture, and functionality is the ultimate physical manifestation of creativity. I like to use fabric as the core material to really connect and evolve with my clients. It's not uncommon for me to start with a fabric the client loves and build an entire space around it.... Read More...

Experiencing different cultures through international travel and being cognizant of changes around me in everything from fashion or technology to lifestyle are my biggest influences.... Read More...

Our favorite part about being designers is the ability to create happiness. It's a simple formula with unique nuances (both past and present) that make the work turn into true passion projects.... Read More...

Marie Burgos, a French native, is known for creating stunning interiors that are balanced, harmonious, sophisticated, and functional. Burgos's work is grounded in the practice of Feng Shui in which she earned the "Red Ribbon" status membership in the international Feng Shui Guild. ... Read More...

I crave change, especially when it comes to pattern and color and designing allows me to express that. I'm also always honored to be a part of such a personal process. I love to help my clients translate the intangible aspects of their lives into something that's visible and beautiful. The joy and excitement of reveal day makes the hard work well worth it.... Read More...