How to Become an Interior Designer Without a Degree
Become an Interior Designer Without Going Back to School If your goal is to start your own interior design business, there are multiple paths to building a successful career. In fact, some of today’s most successful designers didn’t begin with a design degree at all. At the Uploft Interior Design Academy, we’ve helped aspiring designers […]
What to Hang on Your Living Room Walls Instead of a Clock
The Living Room Wall Ideas Our Designers Recommend Something is disappearing from living rooms over the last decade: the oversized decorative wall clock. There was a time when nearly every home had one hanging above the sofa or fireplace. It filled a blank wall, added character, and, of course, told the time. Today? We rarely […]
Where to Spend and Save When Decorating a Room
Wondering where to spend and save when decorating? Here’s how designers decide what’s worth the money and where you can spend less.
4 Pieces Our Interior Designers Love to Buy at Pottery Barn
The Pottery Barn Finds Our Designers Actually Recommend Pottery Barn is one of those stores people know, but not everyone knows what is actually worth buying there. Some pieces are investment-worthy. Some are better as inspiration. And some categories consistently work because they bring texture, scale, and polish into a room without making the space […]
Don’t Buy a Rug Until You Know This
How to Choose the Right Rug Before You Fall for the Wrong One Most people start rug shopping with the fun parts: color, pattern, texture, maybe a quick “will this look cute with my sofa?” moment. All reasonable. But there is one detail that can make or break the entire purchase, and it is not […]
What Interior Designers Actually Buy at HomeGoods
Wondering what to buy at HomeGoods? Here are the HomeGoods finds interior designers actually recommend, from bedding to baskets and throws.
What Should You Put In an Empty Corner?
The Best Ways to Use an Empty Corner In Your Home One of the most common things we hear from clients is, “What should I put in here?” Usually, they’re pointing at an empty corner. Sometimes the answer is a large plant. Sometimes it’s a chair, shelving, or artwork. And sometimes the answer is absolutely […]
Design Trends We Refuse To Give Up
The Design Trends We Still Use (And Why) Every year, a new list appears telling us what’s in and what’s out. And every year, we see at least a few items on those lists that make us scratch our heads. Because truthfully, most trends don’t fail because they’re bad. They fail because they’re overused, poorly […]
What Makes A Lamp Look Expensive?
Some lamps instantly elevate a room while others make it look cheaper. Here’s what designers look for when choosing lamps that feel more expensive.
The 4 Things Your Living Room Needs to Feel Finished
Looking for living room design ideas that actually work? These are the 4 pieces interior designers recommend most often for a finished space.