Spotlights

While a career in interior design can appear glamorous, our best advice is to spend time in the beginning developing organizational systems. Every project, large or small, has so many moving parts that it is so easy for essential details to fall through the cracks if you haven’t set yourself up for success.... Read More...

I constantly sift through shelter publications for inspiration, there is always a towering stack on my desk. Then, I end up dreaming a lot of my ideas based on what I glean from those publications!... Read More...

We specialize in designing beautiful, comfortable interiors that embody our clients’ vision of home. With an emphasis on layering color, texture, and customer furnishings, we build upon the bones of well-made rooms to create interiors that are both classically gracious and uniquely fresh.... Read More...

Every project and end user is different, bringing about new challenges and solutions for the same end goal. There is always something new to discover, learn, and create. ... Read More...

The one piece of advice that I would give to someone starting their own interior design career is to develop your network. Many residential designers are sole proprietors, and that can be lonely.... Read More...

Deirdre is based in Los Angeles but she has done projects all over the US in both residential and commercial capacities. Her work has also been featured in several magazines including Home & Garden, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, and more. ... Read More...

I love helping people make their lives better/happier by the way their home looks and feels.... Read More...

Living on the Gulf Coast, blues and greens are such a natural color palette to work with as we are surrounded by different hues of each. I love when an interior reflects what you see outside your window. I particularly love soft and muted colors, but don't hesitate to throw in a punch of color. It keeps things interesting... Read More...

I am currently working on an Airbnb design. Genevieve Gorder's show, Stay Here, has opened my eyes to new concepts. Maybe one day there could be an Airbnb division within Design Actually and I could travel the country to help homeowners rent out their properties for top dollar.... Read More...

I have a certification in Design Psychology. This is the number one driver in my approach to design and how I help my clients interact with their space and receive greatest enjoyment from their home. Our environment can have harshly negative impacts on not only our physical well-being, but also our mental health, no matter how small. My goal is to always be aware of those impacts each client’s home has on their positive well-being.... Read More...