Lara Michelle’s Blog
November 20, 2024
Hosting Thanksgiving this year and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! The key to a successful celebration is...
August 13, 2024
Interior design is not just about decorating; it’s about creating the home you've always dreamed of that enhances your quality of life, reflects your personal style, becomes super functional, and thereby increases the value of your home...
July 30, 2024
Understanding the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator is crucial when embarking on any design project. Despite common confusion, these two roles differ significantly...
July 30, 2024
The client-designer interview is the most important step in your home design project's process. Hiring the right one is vital for its success. So be sure to take your time...
July 8, 2024
So you’ve decided to work with an interior designer, good move! Embarking on an interior renovation journey is both exciting and daunting...
July 6, 2024
The first thing to know is that all designers and interior decorators charge differently and that interior designer's rates vary with no specific guidelines for interior designer rates or what interior design cost...
March 11, 2024
Does your coffee table need a styling lift? Typically the coffee table is located in the center of the action and room so it gets a lot of attention! So wouldn't it be nice for it to look great...
March 8, 2024
The early spring is the perfect time to assess your interiors and make changes that will improve the feel and functionality and upgrade the look of your home. Interior home design trends for 2024 are all about...
March 1, 2024
One of my favorite interior design resources and go-to brands for fabrics, wallpapers, trims, and custom furniture is Kravet. They have an amazing selection of these design necessities in every style, color, and price range...
February 27, 2024
Located on the upper east side of Manhattan, the Decoration & Design building, otherwise known as the D&D, is home to the leading high-end fabric, wallpaper, and trim brands in the world...
February 16, 2024
Creating an accurate and functional furniture layout that suits my client’s needs is the first, and in my opinion, the most important step in good interior design...
February 16, 2024
Designing custom built-ins for clients is a huge part of my interior design business and I absolutely love creating them! When done properly, custom built-ins look fantastic and are amazingly functional...
January 30, 2024
Three weeks ago, we installed a geothermal system to heat and cool our house and so far, we love it! Sure, HVAC systems have basically nothing to do with interior design, but...
December 18, 2023
Being the creative creature I am, I tend to obsess over color, and specifically the coordination of colors. In my constant search for the most gorgeous color combos for my client’s homes...
November 11, 2023
You know your home design project is almost complete when it’s time to install your light fixtures, hooray! You’ve spent lots of time and consideration selecting your beautiful and eye catching fixtures...