Louise Bradley is one of those designers whose aesthetic clicks so perfectly with mine. Her work is restrained and elegant, but still modern and filled with personality. Based out of London, Bradley works on luxury design projects worldwide, and her exquisite taste shines through in these beautiful spaces. Her team covers everything from design to installation! Check out their work below.Read More »
Tiffany Eastman was one of the first designers whose work I really fell in love with. Her use of minimal and luxury aspects and combinations of neutral and whimsical have continued to influence my own design work and taste to this very day. Her work is always flawless and beautiful, and I’m beyond happy to be sharing some of my favourite spaces with you today.Read More »
Renovating a space or designing a new build is a big task, and the debate on whether to hire an interior designer comes as part of the deal. It is possible to do it by yourself, but I am definitely pro-designer, even when it comes to smaller things. It can be difficult to trust a stranger with your home – it’s supposed to be a space where you feel safe and comfortable. But in the long run, the professional option is your best bet, and here are some reasons why!Read More »
Castlewood Custom Builders is a firm based out of Bethesda, Maryland. Their focus is on excellent quality – not just in their work, but also in their communication with clients. Their work examples are timeless and stunning, with a focus on creating unique homes with late 19th and early 20th century influences. Castlewood has been awarded with bronze and gold awards for several years running, and they’re invested in working with their community. With a dedication to white-glove service and an incredible attention to detail, they certainly live up to their catchphrase: “It’s not just what we build, it’s how we build it.”Read More »
Heydt Designs is a residential design firm, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The principal designer is Leigha Heydt, who has worked in interior design, home improvement, and landscape design since 1994. Heydt Designs offers complete residential design services as well as landscape design, and Leigha is a licensed building contractor. Heydt Designs has been on the Best of Houzz Design list consecutively since 2013, and since their projects are some of the loveliest that I’ve come across yet I’m including a few of my favourite images!Read More »
Emily Henderson is another incredible designer that is an inspiration for me. Her blog was one of the first that I found, and I have kept following her ever since.
She began her career as a set stylist, which she says involved a lot of schlepping around New York carrying bags and bags of stuff. She now runs an extremely successful design business and a blog. I am always checking her blog for things that I can add to my list of things I want to learn about. One of the things that I love best about her is that she’s very open and honest – she never shies away from offering the truth to her readers and people like me who aspire to be like her.
Emily’s style is not representative of my own – in fact, her projects can often end up being something that I don’t even like. However, even though our tastes don’t align I can still appreciate how extremely talented she is. She has an almost effortless skill when it comes to blending different styles and ending up with a beautiful space. Her experience must help, but being able to visualize how things come together is a skill that can’t really be taught.
If you’re looking for eclectic bohemian inspiration, Emily is your go to girl. One day, I hope to be as successful as Emily, and to have the opportunity to work on as many gorgeous spaces as she has.
Find Emily here: website, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Youtube.
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that I’m still relatively new to the interior design industry. It’s been one of the most eye-opening and enjoyable experiences of my life, and hopefully will continue to be the same for years to come. One of my favorite things about interior design is that there are no rules. There are guiding principles that we follow, passed down to us from designers before us and refined by every new generation. Today’s post is on the ten most important ones that I use in every design.
Jacquelyn Clark is the extremely talented force behind Lark & Linen, one of my absolute favorite lifestyle blogs. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Jacquelyn has been blogging since 2010. With features on Martha Stewart Living, The Everygirl, Design*Sponge, and Apartment Therapy, Jacquelyn is one of the webs most influence interior design and lifestyle bloggers.
One of the best things about working in a creative industry is the outfit options. You can stay in your pyjamas all day, get dressed up nice and professional, or throw on something that reminds you of Professor Trelawney. I’m more of the PJs kind of person – I like to sleep in a tshirt and cotton running shorts, so it’s easily adaptable for a day around home. When I do feel like getting properly dressed, or dressing up, I aim for something a little more business-y. I love pairing corporate staples with fun and feminine items. My options are so varied that I never really have to worry! The only thing that’s important is good field wear, which usually will consist of a t-shirt, jeans, and a pair of work boots or gumboots.
Martha O’Hara is an incredible designer, with a fantastic firm and a wonderful team. Based out of Minnesota and Texas, the O’Hara design team has worked on some amazing projects, landing them the Best Of Houzz from 2012 to 2015. They have also won an astounding amount of awards from the American Society of Interior Designers, which you can read about here.
Martha didn’t begin in the design industry, she began as an accountant and business consultant. It’s that experience that has lead to her success since she launched her design career in 1988. Martha always insists on a good relationship between herself and her clients, meaning that not only does she understand what they want, she exceeds all expectations when it comes to quality and integrity.
the House of Grace 