Design in Real Life
MariaDesign in Real Life explores the process behind creating timeless, functional homes — the layouts, materials, and design decisions that shape how a space truly feels. Because great design isn’t just about how it looks. It’s about how it supports your life
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Confession of an Interior Designer: Choosing a Designer Is About More Than Price
Photo by Mohammad Lotfian on Unsplash
One of the very first questions I usually get on a discovery call is:
“What is your cost?”
And honestly? It’s a question everyone should ask.
And every designer should be able to answer clearly....
Design in Real Life: From a Good Starting Point to Fully Designed
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These rooms had all the right pieces to start.
My client had already painted the home in one of my favorite neutrals—BM Pale Oak—which gave us a soft, warm foundation right away. It’s one of those colors that works almost an...
Confessions of an Interior Designer: Please Stop Matching Everything
Sunroom with mixed textures, metals and wood finishes
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I’m just going to say it.
I hate when everything in a house matches.
There. It’s out 😆
Every finish, every wood tone, every metal… all trying to be the exact same. Fl...
Confessions of an Interior Designer
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Lately I’ve been seeing designers on Instagram doing these funny “confessions” videos about the darker side of interior design — things like red-flag clients, design mistakes, and the little things we notice that most people neve...
When Renovations Make You Question Everything
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Photo by Nolan Issac on Unsplash
The other day I walked into one of the bedrooms I’m currently redesigning and let out a big gasp.
The new paint is on the walls, but it’s sitting next to the old paint colors that haven’t be...
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NJ Interior designer, mom, and garden enthusiast sharing the real-life side of home—design tips, reflections, and the beauty of everyday spaces.
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