Design Notes
Interiors & Inspiration

How a Mood Board & Rendering Gave Lisa Total Confidence in Her Renovation
Lisa, a creative artist, struggled to visualize her dining room design—until a mood board and rendering gave her total confidence. See how interior design visualization tools can help you make stress-free design decisions!

How Inset Cabinetry Sparked My Passion for British-Inspired Interiors
Timeless English Kitchen Design: Color, Pattern & Cabinetry
Discover how a kitchen remodel led to my love of English interiors! Explore timeless kitchen design ideas, inset cabinetry, rich colors, and layered charm.

Think You Need a New Sofa? You Might Actually Need an Interior Designer
Think You Need a New Sofa? You Might Actually Need an Interior Designer

A Guide to Choosing the Ideal Interior Designer for Your Home: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Why Every Designer is Unique: It’s More Than Just Creativity... We all have certain traits: we’re visionaries, perfectionists, empathetic listeners, and detailed problem-solvers. This unspoken connection leads to a collective sigh of relief as we realize, we get each other. But as comforting as that is, it begs the question: how are we different?

Achieve the Magazine-Worthy Look
Achieve the Magazine-Worthy Look with Jessie Surber Design Troy, Ohio

Space Planning: A Guide to Creating Functional, Joyful Spaces

Patterns: Mix — Don’t Match

Green for My Library Room? It Wasn’t My First Choice!

Step by Step Guide to Moodboards

2024 Trends to Try in Your Home: Color!
Color Mapping Your Home: A Three-Step Guide
Color Map of home

How Interior Designers Use Color to Create Sophisticated and Accessible Spaces: Inspiring Books
These books are among my personal favorites and the ones I reach for again and again.