2022 was a challenging year for my business, between strategizing new product categories and learning how to effectively market a brand as a one-man team. While there’s no shortage of growth opportunities, balancing a young design studio across interior projects, product development, and brand collaborations has been a serious lesson in time management. But the most rewarding moments are always project reveals — seeing my designs come to life and how they impact the people living in them.

I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the interior design projects I shared throughout the year. Each one makes me grateful for my clients, creative partners, and community. You can always explore a full overview of my work in my interior design portfolio.

Niles Place Project

Just down the street from my own home in Manchester, I partnered with Castlery to refresh this cozy living room. The biggest transformation came from flipping the seating arrangement — placing the sofa to define an entry space by the French doors. I also used a favorite styling trick: flipping a Persian rug to soften the palette and give it a flatweave-like texture. It made the whole room feel lighter and more open.

Living Room With Coastal Living

This adorable apartment in Ansley Park got a breezy upgrade thanks to Coastal Living’s furniture collection with Universal. From the navy side chairs to the woven bar and rattan side table, every element brought in texture and warmth. The mix of natural materials helped ground the otherwise neutral palette with fresh, beachy energy.

Loridans Drive Project

In a sun-drenched North Buckhead home, I styled this formal living room to balance my client’s heirloom antiques with fresh, Neo-Traditional pieces. One of my own Anatolia maze rug designs served as a subtle centerpiece, grounding the space with soft geometry. Brass accents, marble details, and a custom linen sofa added layers of timeless elegance throughout.

Primary Bedroom With Frontgate

This cozy primary bedroom was styled with Frontgate’s luxurious bedding and upholstered furniture to create a layered retreat that feels both serene and tailored. Soft neutrals, structured silhouettes, and thoughtful textures made the space feel grounded yet elevated — a true sanctuary tucked into the heart of the home.

West Midtown Project: Primary Bathroom

This primary bathroom renovation was a deeply personal project for my mom, inspired by her love of soft peach tones. The warm blush paint complemented the deep green vanity and a clean mix of white and gray tile. It was a full gut renovation — and I was thrilled to see it featured in House Beautiful!

West Midtown Project: Primary Bedroom

I partnered with The Home Depot to showcase their Behr Dynasty paint in this warm gray hue. The color added subtle depth to the walls, bringing a calming layer to the primary bedroom in my West Midtown project. Read more about the project here.

Hedgewood Apartment on House Beautiful

A major milestone in my career was having my Hedgewood apartment featured on House Beautiful. I styled and photographed the tour myself, showcasing my rug designs from the Iconium Collection throughout the home. It was a full-circle moment seeing my interiors and products come together in print.

West Midtown Project: Loft Media Room

The final update in my West Midtown project was reimagining the lofted media room. I partnered with the Queer Eye furniture collection to highlight their mid-century inspired futon, which I customized with bullion fringe. I leaned into a cozy, masculine palette of olive green, brown, and eggplant to give the space both personality and polish.

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