What I Won’t Be Doing in This House (And Why That Matters)
Hey Hey Roomies
Okay… let’s talk about something a little different today.
Because while everyone loves a good “here’s what I am doing” moment (new furniture! new paint! new everything!), I think it’s just as powerful—maybe even more powerful—to talk about what I’m not doing in this house.
Yes… boundaries. In design. We love to see it
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/zdPT0fn57cQ
No Copy + Paste Design (We’re Not Pinterest Clones, Roomies)
Let’s start here.
I love inspiration. I live for a good mood board. Pinterest? She’s my girl. But what I will not be doing is copying someone else’s home and pasting it into mine.
Because your home should feel like you.
Not a trend.
Not a replica.
Not a “this looked good on Instagram so I did it too.”
This house is going to reflect:
how we live
what feels natural
what actually works for our day-to-day life
And that means making choices that are personal, not just popular.
Furniture That Feels Like a Conversation, Not a Showroom
Let’s get into layout… because this is where things get real.
One thing I care deeply about is creating spaces that feel inviting and conversational. Not just “visually correct.”
You know the setups I’m talking about:
perfectly aligned furniture
everything facing one direction
looks amazing… but feels like no one should actually sit there
We’re not doing that.
I want spaces where people can:
connect
talk
laugh
actually feel comfortable
Because design isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it feels when you’re in it.
The House Doesn’t Make the Rules—I Do
Just because a house is built a certain way… doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.
And no, I’m not saying we’re tearing everything apart (we’ll get to that), but I am saying I’m not letting the current layout dictate how we live.
That includes:
rethinking backyard use
reimagining patio flow
shifting how rooms function
Because the goal is simple:
Make the house work for us
Not the other way around.
No “Change for the Sake of Change” Renovations
Now let’s talk about the big one.
I will not be knocking down walls just to say I did something dramatic.
Yes, open concepts are beautiful.
Yes, big renovations are exciting.
But also… they are expensive, time-consuming, and not always necessary.
Design is about being smart and intentional:
knowing where to invest
knowing what can stay
and understanding that not every upgrade is worth the cost
Sometimes the best design choice is working with what you already have—and elevating it.
Designing with Intention (Not Pressure)
At the heart of all of this, this video is really about one thing:
Intention.
Knowing:
what fits your style
what supports your family
what feels aligned
and what simply isn’t worth forcing
Because not every trend is meant for you.
Not every idea belongs in your home.
And not every “popular choice” is the right one.
And that’s okay.
Final Thoughts, Roomies
If you take anything from this, let it be this:
You don’t have to do everything.
You don’t have to follow every trend.
You don’t have to make your home look like anyone else’s.
Your home should feel like your life—not someone else’s highlight reel.
If you want to hear me break all of this down in real time, you can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/zdPT0fn57cQ
Thank you for being here, roomies
For trusting your instincts, honoring your space, and creating something that actually feels like home.
As always…
I look forward to creating with you
