Why spaces work — and how to apply that in your home
Two writers explain interior design from first principles: Claire Beaumont brings professional training, Sophie Renner brings real budgets and rental constraints. No mood boards without reasoning.
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Every guide here explains the logic behind a style or room decision — not just what it looks like. Pick a starting point below.
Interior Design Styles
Scandinavian, Japandi, Colonial, Farmhouse and more — what actually defines each style and which decisions matter first.
Design Principles
Balance, proportion, emphasis, light — the underlying logic that makes any room feel intentional.
Home Decor
Room-specific fixes and budget-conscious application from someone who has done this in real apartments.
Scandinavian
Light, material honesty, and the difference between Scandinavian and Japandi explained properly.
Mid-Century Modern
Scale, wood tones, and the furniture decisions that make or break the look in a real home.
Farmhouse Decor
Which rustic details carry the style and which ones read as props in a standard suburban home.
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Design principles explained
Two voices, one question: why does this work?
Claire Beaumont is a residential interior designer in Chicago. Sophie Renner is a self-taught decorator in Austin. Together they cover professional design logic and everyday application on real budgets.
