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.
Your coffee routine craves more than a cluttered countertop and mismatched mugs shoved in a cabinet. A dedicated coffee bar brings café-style vibes into your
I used to stand at my front door with a cup of coffee and nowhere to sit. Rain? I’d back up. Sun? I’d squint. Then
There’s something wonderfully freeing about painting landscapes when you strip away the complexity. Gentle hills, dreamy skies, and quiet waters become your playground, no pressure,
Doorless walk-in showers have become one of the hottest trends in modern bathroom design, and it’s easy to see why. These sleek, open-concept showers create
It started with one rug slipping under another. I didn’t mean to do it. But the way it looked stopped me. Something about the overlap
A two-story house looks pretty simple from the street. Two floors and a roof – how hard could it be? Then I realized that the
You’re scrolling through Pinterest at midnight, saving room after room that just gets your vibe. That cozy corner with string lights. The dreamy cloud wall.
Choosing between flat and satin paint can feel overwhelming when you’re standing in the paint aisle, swatches in hand. Each finish brings its own personality
I once sat down on my couch and realized I was more surrounded by pillows than actual seat space. That’s when it hit me: maybe
“When the winds are favorable and the waters flow smoothly, life flourishes.” This ancient Chinese wisdom captures the essence of Feng Shui, a practice that
Home remodeling is one of the best ways to refresh your living space and make it more comfortable and stylish. In Texas, homeowners typically remodel
