The 5 Guiding Principles I Swear By for Any Design Project

They’re what make my house feel like a home.

Designing for yourself is always a tough job.

Not only are you your toughest client, but you also have personal baggage to deal with throughout the design process. You may feel a fear of missing out on an aspect of the design you might like more down the road. Or you may find yourself designing your space for who you would like to become—not for who you are right now. 

Most often when I’m stuck with a design project, it's because I’m trying to design for my inner critic, or the part of me that is super judgmental. In these moments, I sometimes catch myself chasing a trend that doesn’t really reflect my style. 

A few months back, when I was feeling really burnt out and uninspired by interior design in general, I started thinking about what I love about my own house. I listed things like: