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Thanks for landing here. I sincerely hope you take something with you that helps make home a little more elevated but mostly just a little more 'you.'
The rules of design can be applied to materials sourced from anywhere, meaning you can afford to make beautiful and practical changes to your home.
I want to break down the sometimes-flowery language of interior design – into practical steps and principles you can apply right away to your home, and watch it transform forever.
xoxo, Kelley
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Georgetown Village Project: Big Glow-Up for a Busy Family Bathroom Design
Busy Family Bathroom AFTER Every house has one, the bathroom that pulls double shifts. It’s where the kids inexplicably smear toothpaste...
Sep 33 min read
Interior Decorators vs. Interior Designers in Austin: What You *Really* Need (and What You Don't) for Affordable Interior Design in Austin
Okay, so you want to redo your house. Not tear it down and rebuild it, just redo it. Make it feel intentional. Finished. Like it matches your actual style. Who do you call for that? f you want the “walk in and everything’s perfect” experience—furniture assembled, styled, flowers in a vase, then full-service interior design is for you. But if you’re okay doing the measuring, assembling flat-pack furniture, and calling Pottery Barn when your rug shows up wrong, eDesign might be
Jun 254 min read
Apartment Bedroom Ideas: Create a Flexible Plan You’ll Love in Any Place
Still waiting for your forever home before finishing your bedroom? Let’s call that bluff. If you’re renting, planning a move, or just chronically redecorating (hi, same) you deserve a beautiful bedroom now.
May 195 min read
Hang Curtains Like a Pro—Even If It’s Your First Time
This guide is a no-fluff, do-this-not-that reference that helps you skip the guesswork and hang your curtains once—and love them for years. It’s the same advice I give to clients, condensed into one handy PDF you can screenshot or tape to your wall while you measure.
May 52 min read
Affordable Interior Design: Make Your Space Swoon Worthy on Any Budget
Interior Design Shouldn’t Feel Out of Reach—Let’s Change That Maybe I'm asking for a friend, but have you ever felt like creating a...
Apr 214 min read
Forget Seasonal Decor—Here’s How to Embrace a Spring-Inspired Home
Spring decorating has a stuffy reputation–swapping throw pillows with ironic sayings, adding a pastel wreath, the tiny figurines. But...
Apr 84 min read
Avoid the Single Splurge Mistake: How to Finish a Room While Decorating on a Budget
Decorating a room can feel like a huge undertaking, especially when you're working on a budget. Many of us start with a big vision and start
Sep 19, 20245 min read
Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas – Kids Rooms that Work from Crib to College
The key to baby nursery decorating ideas that stand the test of time is to set up a space that grows with your child.
Aug 13, 20246 min read
Apartment Dining Room Ideas: Create a Flexible Plan You’ll Love in Any Place
Are you putting off loving your home until you’re in a forever home? If the data has anything to say about it, forever homes aren’t really a
Jul 16, 20246 min read
Choosing the Perfect Interior Paint Colors: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Paint for Any Space
While blogs boasting titles like “The Best Wall Color for Your Living Room” are tempting to click, someone else’s right choice is almost...
May 28, 202410 min read
Narrow Living Rooms: Follow the Flow of Your Space
Let’s explore some spatial design tips to create a beautiful, functional haven in your narrow space without buying specialty furniture or kn
Apr 11, 20248 min read
What to Register for that Makes Your Life Better: 6 Ideas that Leave Kitchen Gadgets in the Dust
Here’s what my Wedding Registry Re-Do would include.
Mar 21, 20248 min read
4 Best Budget-Friendly Giant Wall Art Ideas
Are you looking for a place to save on your room project? Well, you've found it – Giant wall art offers fantastic savings! Dive into the wor
Mar 19, 20246 min read
Bring Dark Spaces to Life: 4 Steps to Liven Up Dark Rooms
Is there a room in your home that feels like a forgotten corner, lost in shadows? We've all been there. In this guide, we'll explore high im
Mar 13, 20246 min read
Where are all the (not ugly) trash cans under $50?
Trash cans, waste baskets, bins...whatever you call them...they're an unpleasant but necessary modern convenience. We need them, and we use
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Cream Undertone, Small Pattern Guest Bedding (with links!)
Shopping for and styling a bed is always an adventure. This time, I packed up my room color samples and made six trips to three different st
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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