Some of the most memorable rooms in a home aren't always the largest or the most formal. Sometimes they're the spaces we use every day - the rooms that functionally support our routines.

This laundry room in Tarrytown, NY is a perfect example.

There is a moment in every project where you have to decide whether to play it safe or take a risk. In this Briarcliff Manor kitchen, that moment came down to two oversized pendant lights and one bold question. Could pink actually work here?

This project in Southampton is exactly the kind of home I love most. A family with young kids who are in and out of the swimming pool all summer long, sandy feet on the floors, wet bathing suits, weekend guests piling in for long lazy afternoons. This home needed to be beautiful and it needed to be real. Those two things are not mutually exclusive, and this project is proof.

Mahjong rooms have become one of my favorite spaces to design. It is not just about creating a pretty room, it is about creating a room that feels just as good on a quiet Tuesday afternoon as it does mid game with snacks out and tiles clicking.

Some kitchens just need a refresh. And some kitchens need to be completely rethought from the ground up.

This one in Briarcliff Manor, NY was the latter.

When this family came to us, they had just moved into a brand new townhouse at Edge on Hudson in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The development is beautiful, the location is spectacular, and the bones were solid. But like most newly built homes, it looked exactly like every other unit in the development. Builder-grade finishes. Predictable fixtures. No personality.

That is where we came in.

One of the questions I get asked most often is how I decide on wainscoting height and wallpaper patterns, and how I know when they work together. The honest answer is that I rarely decide at my desk. I decide on site, with samples in hand and a pencil on the wall. Here is how I think through these decisions, and what you can see in four rooms from one of my favorite recent projects.

Some rooms start with a floor plan. Some start with a client's wish list. And some — the most fun ones — start with a wallpaper. This sitting room in Sleepy Hollow, New York started with Brunschwig and Fils Les Touches, and I committed to it completely.

Motherhood has changed the way I see everything, including design. Before I had kids, my approach was all about composition: the perfect balance of tone, texture, and proportion. Now, my design philosophy is still about beauty — but it’s also about life.

Designing with kids in mind doesn’t mean compromising on style. It means creating a home that works hard — one that feels calm, elevated, and authentic to the adults who live there, while still supporting the joyful chaos of everyday family life.

At Style & Space Interiors, I always say: good design isn’t precious, it’s intentional.

Every project I take on begins the same way: with listening.

The first step is always meeting with the client to understand their needs, priorities, and how they live. I want to know what’s working, what isn’t, and what matters most to them. This early conversation sets the tone for everything that follows.

At this point in winter, I don’t need to explain why I’m counting down the days to Palm Beach. The gray skies, heavy coats, and short days start to wear on me this time of year, and I find myself craving warmth, color, and that unmistakable feeling of ease that comes with being somewhere sun-drenched. Palm Beach feels like exactly the reset I need.

When clients ask what truly elevates a home from beautiful to exceptional, my answer is always the same: the details. Custom materials—especially tile—have the power to transform a space, but only when they’re designed and installed with intention.

As a designer, ski lodges hit all of my senses. And this winter, staying at Urban Cowboy Lodge, I felt that familiar spark—the one that reminds me why certain spaces feel timeless, comforting, and quietly magical.

As the temperature dips and the days shorten, layering becomes an art form—not only in your wardrobe but throughout your home. The best spaces (and outfits) for fall and winter feel collected, textured, and intentional.

Layering effectively is about adding depth and warmth without creating clutter or chaos. Here’s how to do it well.

When I started designing homes, I believed good design was all about control — a perfectly balanced palette, a tidy vignette, every pillow fluffed just so. Then I had kids. And everything — the schedule, the priorities, the floor plan — changed.

What surprised me most wasn’t how much my kids challenged my sense of order, but how much they taught me about design. They gave me a new way to see what home really means.

Here’s what I’ve learned from them.

As the holidays approach, our homes start to hum with energy — twinkle lights, gift wrap, and that familiar mix of excitement and chaos that comes with little ones counting down the days.

Prepping the playroom isn’t just about finding storage — it’s about creating space for joy, imagination, and a bit of calm amid the holiday magic.

Here’s how I approach it each season:

As the days grow shorter and the calendar fills with celebrations, our homes become the stage for gathering, reconnecting, and creating new memories. Preparing your home for guests—and for the holidays themselves—isn’t about perfection. It’s about hospitality, comfort, and those subtle details that make people feel immediately at ease.

Here’s how to thoughtfully ready your home for the season ahead.

Thanksgiving is a mood as much as a meal. Your table should welcome people to linger—beautiful, unfussy, and quietly luxurious. Here’s our go-to guide for setting a polished, personal table without the stress.

If you’ve ever hesitated to buy a light-colored sofa because of kids, pets, or everyday spills, you’re not alone. This is where performance fabrics come in. They’ve completely changed the way I approach design—offering beauty and practicality so you don’t have to choose between style and durability.