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Posted in: Interior Design, Personal, Projects

April 16, 2026

Things I Learned From Designing My Own Home

Designing your own home sounds like a dream… until you’re the one making every single decision. Back in January 2025, I got the opportunity to work with a builder on designing a semi-custom spec home. And I took it. I’ve designed homes for countless clients, so I know the process inside and out. I understand […]

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March 2, 2026

Why an Interior Designer Should Be One of Your First Hires

There is a very specific moment in every renovation or new build where the energy shifts. At first, it’s all dreamy. You’re saving inspiration, texting screenshots, walking through empty rooms imagining Christmas mornings and late-night kitchen chats. You can practically hear your kids running down the hallway or see your friends gathered around the island […]

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December 29, 2025

I Don’t Gatekeep… The Countertops I’m Using in My Own Home

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in design, it’s that people love to know what designers choose for themselves. And honestly… I get it. There’s something reassuring about seeing what we gravitate toward when we’re not designing for a client brief but designing for our own families, our own routines, our own everyday moments. And […]

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May 19, 2025

Highlands Drive Dallas Redesign By Collins & Co.

Highlands Drive Virtual Build The Highlands is a gorgeous new build in Texas. I designed the entire home virtually, from floorplans to finishing touches. This project shows how powerful interior design can be, even from a distance. Personal Touches in a New Build The homeowners, a retired couple, reached out mid-construction. They were building in […]

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May 12, 2025

Sea Air Home Redesign by Interior Designer Collins & Co.

A Calm, Coastal Home by Interior Designer Collins & Co. Sea Air is a beautiful new build located just outside of Sarasota, and I’m so excited to share this Sea Air home redesign with you. I had the opportunity to work with the homeowners from the very beginning, which allowed us to create a home […]

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May 5, 2025

Park Avenue Home Redesign by Collins & Co.

A Dream Interior Design Renovation The Park Avenue home redesign is one of my favorite interior design projects to date. This 5,500-square-foot home in Windermere had gorgeous bones and endless potential. The homeowners gave me complete creative freedom, which made the entire design process such a joy. That trust allowed us to create something truly […]

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April 28, 2025

Lake Nona Kitchen Refresh by Collins & Co.

How We Updated a Family Kitchen Without a Full Renovation As an interior designer, one of my favorite types of projects is helping families breathe new life into spaces they already love. This Lake Nona kitchen refresh without renovation was exactly that kind of transformation. The homeowners were happy with their layout and original custom […]

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April 21, 2025

Colleen Drive Home Redesign by Collins & Co.

Blending Bold Renovation With Personal Style The Colleen Drive home redesign was a little different from my usual projects—and in the best way. As an interior designer, I’m often brought in to transform a space from the ground up. But in this case, the client had just purchased a newly renovated home with some bold […]

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April 14, 2025

Zanzibar Residence Home Redesign by Collins & Co.

A Dreamy California Home Redesigned As an interior designer, every project brings unique challenges and joys, but the Zanzibar Residence was truly special. This dreamy California home redesigned was a full-scale virtual design project—planned and executed while I was living in Florida. It was an exciting opportunity to blend modern coastal aesthetics with warm, inviting […]

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April 7, 2025

Sterling Creek Orlando Residence Interior Design by Collins & Co.

A Cozy and Functional Home Makeover When this wonderful family moved into their new home at Sterling Creek, they wanted to make it feel uniquely theirs—without any major renovations. With four young children and parents who travel six months out of the year, functionality and comfort were top priorities. They envisioned a warm, inviting space […]