Lisa Harper
Areas of Expertise: Interior Styling & Space Planning | Color Theory & Lighting
Good design is not always about buying new furniture or making big changes. Sometimes, it comes down to knowing what to keep, what to move, and how to make a room work better with what is already there. This is the approach I have developed over more than 15 years of making rented homes feel more comfortable and personal.
My work focuses on helping readers make practical design choices. I write about room planning, furniture placement, natural materials, affordable decor updates, and ways to bring warmth into everyday spaces.
My background in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design, along with a certificate in Landscape Architecture from The City College of New York, has also shaped my practical approach to design. I consider not just the decor, but also how light, materials, proportions, and movement shape the way a space looks and feels.
I spend a lot of my free time redecorating, browsing mood boards, or wandering through little galleries. I also collect vintage postcards; have quite a stack of them by now, each with its own little story.
There is a difference between a home that looks serene in a photo and one that actually feels grounded to live in. The second kind
Comfort Should Follow You Everywhere There’s something deeply satisfying about walking into a cozy home with soft textures, warm tones, and thoughtfully chosen details that
The front door of a house is a key in creating the first impression; that is, to the potential buyers, visiting guests or even your
As the seasons change, so do our moods, routines, and the atmosphere we want to create in our homes. A fresh, updated space doesn’t always
A Buyer’s Guide to Durable Shoe Storage Cabinets in the UK Keeping your home organised starts right at the entrance, and investing in high quality
A beautiful room means very little if it’s awkward to move through. Sharp corners, cluttered walkways, slippery rugs, and poor lighting can turn everyday routines
A small room doesn’t need miracle square footage. It needs better decisions. Plenty of compact homes feel calm, open, and comfortable because every item earns
Fresh mulch and a trendy front door color can grab attention for a season. Then the rain comes, styles shift, and the magic fades. Long-term
A room can look stylish and still feel cold. That happens more often than people admit. A truly inviting home works differently. It welcomes toddlers
Luxury hotels know a secret that many homes forget. Comfort is built through layers. It’s not one expensive chair or a dramatic paint color. It’s
Scientifically, blue lowers heart rates and creates a sense of tranquility in a busy home. While you need to be somewhat peaceful in a kitchen
There is a growing movement toward homes that feel connected to nature without sacrificing polish or structure. Hardwood floors sit at the center of that
