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Boring Things A Designer Does PART 1
There are some interior designers who truly do focus on finish selections, accessory purchasing, and “styling” services, but there are many like myself who are “full service” designers, who pride themselves on delivering a seamless and luxury level experience to their clients. In order to do this, we navigate many unpleasant and downright boring tasks as a regular part of handling projects. In Part 1 of this series I am sharing 3 super boring parts of my seemingly glamorous j
Judy Olson
15 hours ago3 min read


5 design trends to ignore in 2026
My brief and and candid opinions on some trends that either are greatly misinterpreted, misused, or just plain wrong.
Judy Olson
Oct 222 min read


How to get your money's worth with an interior designer
Over 15 years in business, I have found that most homeowners really don’t understand how a healthy designer-client relationship is...
Judy Olson
Oct 75 min read


Why you want to call a designer before a contractor
Over several years in business, I have observed a very troubling pattern: Clients calling a designer too late in the game. If you’re...
Judy Olson
Sep 185 min read
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