If you’re looking to give your home a fresh new look, online interior decorating services can be an efficient and convenient way to get a professional’s expertise. The main benefit of online interior design is that it offers expert services at a lower cost than full-service interior design. Online decorating services—also known as e-design or virtual interior design—are on the Read More
Running an interior design business — like any other business — means that designers incur overhead costs. In 2026, a lot of those costs are associated with software. When we think of interior design, we don’t necessarily equate it with being a software-heavy career; however, as an interior design professional who works with clients online, Read More
I’m no stranger to AI. As a designer working at the intersection of technology and the interior design industry, I’ve tested nearly every AI room design tool currently available. With my combined experience in design and AI, it seemed natural to create a guide that demonstrates how AI can be effectively utilized in room design. Read More
As an interior designer—one who offers online interior design services—and as a writer who regularly blogs about interior design technologies and the industry, I’m very familiar with platforms like Decorilla and Havenly. I’ve even gone undercover and hired a designer from Havenly, which you can read about here. I debated doing the same with Decorilla, but Read More
AI to design isn’t new to me. As a designer who has become a voice for AI in the interior design industry—writing countless blog posts such as, I Tested The Best AI Interior Design Phone App and, The Best and Worst Interior Design AI,A Designer’s Review being featured in Realtor.ca for my thoughts on AI for decorating interiors, Read More
In today’s post, I want to dive deeper into two software platforms that both position themselves as strong alternatives to AutoCAD. I’ve already written a comparison between AutoCAD and Rayon, which you can check out Read: AutoCAD vs. Rayon: Which Software Is Better For Architectural Drawings?. But, I think it’s only fair to directly compare Read More
Here we go again…yet another AI room design tool review. I am the self-proclaimed AI interior design queen, so it’s on brand for me to continue this series of reviewing every AI on the market. Today’s spotlight is on Paintit.ai, an AI room design tool that stands out from the crowd. I’ve already reviewed this Read More
A lot of people want professional interior design help but don’t necessarily need (or want) to hire a designer for full-service interior design, and I get it. That’s what prompted me to write about how you can access professional interior design help easily and affordably. There are fantastic ways to get expert design guidance with Read More
So, I talk a lot about AI interior design on this blog. I’ve shared my thoughts on many AI platforms and where I think AI fits into the design process. In short? AI design is great for sparking ideas and giving direction, especially for DIY projects. But as a final design solution? Not quite there Read More
So, we all know I’m no stranger to testing out interior design AIs. If you haven’t already, check out my post: The Best and Worst Interior Design AI: A Designer’s Review—where I put some of the hottest tools on the market to the test. But while scrolling Facebook recently and seeing people use ChatGPT to Read More
Last Updated: Dec 4th 2025 If you’re an interior designer considering investing in the interior design software DesignFiles, keep reading. And if you’ve never heard of DesignFiles, but you’re an interior design professional, you should also keep reading. I’ve been using DesignFiles for years, and I’m here to share an honest (not sponsored) and thorough Read More
Sustainability in building design and construction has gained momentum over the past few decades, and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is at the forefront of this movement. If you’re new to the world of sustainable building or simply curious about how modern buildings are designed with the environment in mind, this post will Read More
One of the principles of design is balance. I would argue that balance might be the most important principle of design. Without proper balance, an interior can just feel off, seemingly for no apparent reason to the untrained eye. As a designer, I immediately notice when the balance in a space is off. In interior Read More
