Design Inspiration Journal

Wallpaper vs. Paint: A New York Interior Designer’s Guide As a New York interior designer who’s spent years transforming everything from sleek…

Buy-It-for-Life: Home Interior Design Worth the Investment As an interior designer, one of the questions I’m often asked is: What pieces in a home…

Why Great Design Takes Time: Understanding the Interior Renovation Process In an age of binge-worthy renovation shows and endless…

Designing Small Living Areas with Space-Saving Furniture When you’re working with a small living area, great design isn’t just a luxury—it’s…

Green Moving: 6 Tips (and Lots of Resources) for a Sustainable Move Let’s admit, moving is rarely fun. Between packing, purging, and logistics, it’s…

Essential Guide to Sustainable Interior Design: Eco-Friendly Solutions When most people think of interior design, they picture color palettes,…

NYC Brownstone Interior: Where History Meets Personal Style in Brooklyn Few things embody New York charm quite like a Brooklyn brownstone. These…

Your Guide to Color Drenching Interior Design: The Dos and Don’ts We know that when used well, a fresh coat of color and quality paint can transform…

Perfect Blend: Mixing New and Vintage Furniture in Your Home At Jarret Yoshida Inc., we believe the most beautiful interiors tell a story—your…

Bathroom Tile Ideas and History of Bathroom Design Even though society keeps progressing forward, certain things never change. One of them is the…

Purchasing and Getting Quotes: How an Interior Designer Saves You the Stress Getting quotes, buying furniture, tracking deliveries, and dealing with…

Art Installation at Home: Challenging, Fun, and Creative! As a New York interior designer, I can tell you one of the easiest ways to bring life to a…

Old Craft, New Spaces: Rugs in Modern Interior Design Think rugs are irrelevant in a contemporary home? Think again. While seemingly dated to some,…

Interior Design Meets Process: Helping New Home Owners Navigate a Condo or Co-Op Board Buying a new condo in New York is exciting. You imagine the…

How to Brighten a Dark Room: A New York Interior Designer’s Guide Looking to brighten up your dark and dreary room? After working as an interior…

Brownstone Renovation: Making Our Brooklyn Home Energy-Efficient (Part 1) Brooklyn interior designers are all about the latest trends, but it’s also…

Brownstone Renovation: Making Our Brooklyn Home Energy Efficient (Part 2) Design trends come and go, but as a Brooklyn interior designer, I’ve…

Installing a Wall for Privacy, Function, and Resale Boost: A New York Interior Designer’s Take As an interior designer working often in Manhattan…

Small Apartment Design Ideas Small spaces need big ideas. As an interior designer in New York, I specialize in designing small spaces and helping my…

Nine Tips for Hiring a Contractor: A Guide for Interior Designers   As a New York interior designer, collaborating effectively with general…

Wood Paneling vs Wood-Look Wallpaper: What’s Right for Your Space? In interior design, decisions often come down to balancing aesthetics,…

Indoor Plants: An Interior Designer’s Guide of Greenery in the Home Let’s be honest: bringing plants into your home always sounds like a good idea….

Interior Design Colors: The Psychology of Creating Spaces Color is powerful—it shapes our mood, behavior, and how we experience a space. As an…