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…

Pantone Colors and Wall Trends for 2025 As a New York-based interior designer, I like to think I’m always “in the know” as to the newest, most…

What’s Hot In Living Room Design in 2025 .Redesigning your living room is one of the most exciting ways to refresh your home, and 2025 is set…

Discovering Treasures: Guide to Shopping Vintage Furniture & Home Décor with a Brooklyn Interior Designer Vintage shopping is quite the journey…

Custom Glass in Woodwork: Furniture & Cabinetry Design Custom woodwork is synonymous with craftsmanship, warmth, and timeless beauty. Whether in…

Transforming New York City Brownstones with Modern Renovations As many of you who follow this blog know, New York City brownstones—those iconic,…

The Perfect Customized Fit: Kitchen Cabinets, Closets, and More with Muretti You know that moment when you find a brand that just “gets it”? That’s…

High-End Appliances: Luxe Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Need (But Will Love) Oh boy, high-end appliances. I mean, I love them as most interior…

Guide to Interior Design Costs in New York City: 20 Ideas to Consider “How much is this going to cost me?” As an experienced Brooklyn-based interior…