As a mom, I know exactly what those chaotic days are like. I have two small kids while also running an entire business. If you can take one thing from me, it’s this. You can have all of these things and still live in style. I work with a lot of families, and many of them […]

Here’s a hot take: decisions architects make on the outside, don’t always make sense on the inside. The exterior? Stunning. A solid 10 out of 10.But then you step inside and think… why is there a window there? A floor plan can look perfect on paper and still feel slightly off when you start using your […]

We love Pinterest and we love Instagram. We save beautiful kitchens at 11pm and feel convinced that the secret to having our life together might just be a warmer white paint color and a very expensive looking coffee table. There is absolutely nothing wrong with gathering inspiration online. You’ll find, most interior designers use Pinterest […]

Hiring an interior designer is exciting! It usually means something is changing.. a renovation, a move, a fresh start, or finally creating a home that feels the way you’ve always wanted it to. But something that doesn’t get talked about very often is the relationship between client and designer. While the outcome is beautiful, the […]

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 […]

The biggest misconception in a new build or renovation? That hiring an interior designer is an “extra” something you add at the end if there’s room in the budget. In reality, professional design shapes every decision from the very beginning of the project, long before anyone considers furniture. The truth is, designers aren’t just pulling […]

When people renovate, their focus naturally goes to the big decisions first.They tend to allocate more of their budget to the “larger” elements like the sofa or the type of stone for their countertops. And while those choices absolutely matter, they’re not what make a home feel finished. That’s what happens in the final layer. […]

Let me say this with love and a smile.I don’t work with clients who want to handle their own purchasing.Not because I’m trying to be difficult. Not because I want control for the sake of control. But because I care far too much about the final result to let the process fall apart halfway through.The […]

Motherhood didn’t make me lower my design standards. If anything, it raised them. Because when you’re living in a home with children, you understand very quickly that beauty alone isn’t enough. A space can look stunning in photos, but if it can’t handle real life, it won’t feel good to live in. And I care […]

(The heart behind Collins & Co. Interiors) Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m married to the best human I know, Erik, and together we’re raising Collins (9) and David (5). Truly, I believe my children were placed on this earth to teach me far more about life than I could ever teach them. Each of them carries […]