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"Beauty is not caused. It is." - Emily Dickinson
Design & Décor Tips
Simple, stylish ideas for decorating your home with intention.
Get practical interior design tips to help you style your home in a way that feels beautiful, functional, and personal. Whether you’re choosing wall art, working with bold colors, or updating a small space, these articles offer real-life guidance that works.
Keywords: interior design tips, home decor ideas, how to style your space, decorating small spaces, art placement advice
Grounded by Nature: Designing for Sensory Ease and Sustainable Comfort
Designing with natural materials is both a practical and meaningful way to create comfort. These choices invite warmth, quiet beauty, and a sense of ease—while supporting sustainability and sensory well-being
Emi B.
5 days ago3 min read
Small Space Living: Thoughtful Design for a Generous Home
Explore how mindful design can nurture connection and care in every corner. With purpose, flow, and thoughtful details, small homes can feel open, welcoming, and deeply supportive of shared life. Learn simple ways to design with generosity — creating space for what truly matters.
Emi B.
Nov 43 min read
How Color Impacts Mood at Home (+ Free Guide)
Color quietly shapes how you feel at home. From morning light to evening shadows, every shade carries its own energy. Learn how to read your home’s natural light, choose colors that support your mood, and create spaces that feel balanced year-round— with a free printable guide to map it all out.
Emi B.
Oct 274 min read
Designing a Supportive Entryway for Your Family
Your entryway sets the tone for how your family moves through each day. When designed with purpose, it can ease transitions, reduce clutter, and create a calm welcome home. Learn how to design a functional, supportive entry that blends beauty with daily life — one that helps everyone breathe easier from the moment they walk through the door.
Emi B.
Oct 202 min read
Layered Lighting: How It Transforms a Room
Layered lighting transforms more than your home’s appearance—it shapes how you feel within it. By blending natural light, ambient glow, and focused accents, you can create rooms that feel calm, connected, and beautifully alive from morning to evening. Discover how thoughtful lighting brings warmth and harmony to every corner of your home.
Emi B.
Oct 74 min read
Supportive Spaces for Work, Study, and Play
Create supportive spaces at home for work, study, and play. Thoughtful layouts, accessible storage, and calming details help everyone focus, stay energized, and feel emotionally supported. Even small corners can balance productivity and relaxation, boosting independence, confidence, and well-being for every family member.
Emi B.
Sep 236 min read
Embracing Balance – Creating a Harmonious Home for the Autumn Equinox
Welcome the start of fall with small, thoughtful home updates that bring balance, warmth, and calm to your everyday spaces.
Emi B.
Sep 202 min read
How a Well-Designed Home Can Reduce Stress
Discover how thoughtful home design can reduce stress and create a calming environment. From natural light and indoor plants to cozy textures and organized spaces, small changes transform your home into a supportive retreat. Learn practical tips to nurture well-being, improve focus, and promote relaxation—perfect for creating a serene, restorative space for you and your family.
Emi B.
Sep 195 min read
Designing a Home That Supports Every Stage of Life (+ Free Checklist)
Life changes—and so do the needs of your home. From aging parents and multigenerational households to caregiving and future planning, thoughtful design can help your space evolve gracefully. Discover practical tips on universal design, aging in place, and flexible spaces, plus a free Future-Ready Home Checklist to make your home safer, more comfortable, and welcoming for every generation.
Emi B.
Sep 54 min read
What Does a Home Consultant Do? How Haven Creates Homes That Work for You
Discover what it means to work with a home consultant. This post explains how Haven helps families create homes that are both beautiful and functional—spaces that support daily life, honor your style, and become the backdrop for your favorite memories.
Emi B.
Sep 23 min read
The Five Elements: Mindful Design for Balance and Well-Being (+ Free Guide)
Discover how the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—can bring balance, harmony, and emotional well-being to your home. From mindful placement to simple mini-practices, learn how to create spaces that support growth, calm, and connection, no matter your background or belief system. Free guide included.
Emi B.
Aug 284 min read
How to Feel Better in Your Space (Without a Remodel)
You don’t need a new floor plan to feel better in your home. With a few thoughtful updates—like adjusting natural light, introducing meaningful details, and improving flow—you can make your space feel brighter, calmer, and more comfortable, no renovation required.
Emi B.
Aug 195 min read
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