What is Japandi Interior Design? Three Characteristics to Know
Since I’m both a Japanese interior designer born in Hawaii with heavily Asian influences—but started my career as Scandinavian mid-century started to take off—I’ve been doing Japandi interior design before it even had a name. Interior designers in New York
The Challenges and Rewards of Designing Small Spaces
Small spaces need big ideas. As an interior designer in New York, I specialize in designing small spaces and helping my clients make the best out of their cubic footage. Making a smaller apartment or room physically or visually larger is
Creating a Playroom That Will Grow With Your Kid(s)
As an interior decorator in Brooklyn, I've helped many families design fun, functional kids' playrooms. Though my partner and I have no kids of our own, we have plenty of nieces and nephews of varying ages with a variety of
Make Your Home Greener, Happier, and Healthier
Using plants of different types throughout your home can make your space greener, and your mood brighter. You can even spice up your recipes with homegrown kitchen herbs and spices. Even those with brown thumbs can find harmony with nature. So
A Bittersweet Goodbye: The Estate of Patrick McCarthy
I love integrating vintage items into my designs because they end up being inspirations from different viewpoints throughout history. This is how I learned about Jean Michel Frank tables, mid-century modern furniture differences between Europe and the US, Louis Philippe cabinets,
Making Your Rental Space Your Home
Rental living can be the perfect option for you and your family. It might be a great way to save money, let you live close to work, or pick up and move whenever you want to. However, there can be real
Art Installation at Home: Challenging, Fun, and Creative!
Hanging wall art is the best part of creating an art collection. Imagine a beautiful piece that you love hanging on your wall. It's an artful solution to any blank space, and it gives your home more personality. Enjoy yourself
Staging Your Space for Sale: The Pros and Cons, Do’s and Dont’s
Does staging a home make for a faster sale on the real estate market? This is a question we get often and a type of project that we have done many times with our agent friends at Corcoran and
Choosing Your Bedroom Paint Color
A bedroom is more than a room. It's a sanctuary for relaxation, for reading, for dreaming. Beautifully designed spaces that are comfortable, warm, and inviting are what I dream about, and with a good paint color, you'll be able to
Subway Tiles: Refresh Your Kitchen and Bathroom Spaces Without Breaking the Bank
A critical part of my job as an interior designer is to offer clients an affordable price point leading to a beautiful finished product. While some clients may want to, and be able to have a larger budget, I am