Model home merchandising is blatant manipulation. It is a “smoke and mirrors” slant on interior design intended to showcase the positive attributes of an otherwise average living space, obfuscate its blemishes, and directly appeal to a specific demographic. A successfully merchandised product will stun you with its beauty, bring desires to the fore of which...Read More

Having been in the design field for thirty-seven years, and a practicing licensed Interior Designer for over half that time, I’ve been approached innumerable times with the question, “What’s the latest trend in interior design?” Usually, I’m able to subtly divert the conversation to another topic, or, if pressed for an answer I’ll simply state...Read More