Design notes
Practical thinking from the studio — no jargon, no fluff, just what works.
Featured Undertones, light direction and the 60-30-10 rule — a step-by-step method our interior team uses on every single project.
By Mara Ellingsen · 8 min read · Sep 2026
Warm minerals, quiet greens and plaster neutrals — what is next and how to use it.
By Daniel Reyes · 6 min read
Weekend-scale upgrades with outsized impact, from lighting to hardware swaps.
By Priya Nair · 5 min read
Oak herringbone, honed stone and poured finishes that ground every room.
By Jonas Lindqvist · 7 min read
Softness maps, rug math and why curtains beat panels in most living rooms.
By Mara Ellingsen · 4 min read
Appliance garages, toe-kick drawers and the case for one great drawer stack.
By Daniel Reyes · 6 min read
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