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Lisa Harper

Areas of Expertise: Interior Styling & Space Planning | Color Theory & Lighting

Hi, I’m Lisa Harper, and I have always felt that you do not need a huge budget or a perfectly styled house to create a space you actually enjoy living in.

After studying Interior Design and Landscape Architecture, I spent more than 15 years helping people make their homes comfortable and practical.

Learning how color theory, space planning, and lighting work together gave me the language for what I had been doing by instinct. 

I have by now styled more than 50 rooms for friends, family, and clients, from tiny bedrooms and awkward entryways to busy family living rooms.

15 Tips on How Long Do Flowers Last in a Vase

Fresh flowers can brighten a room the moment you bring them inside. But you may wonder how long flowers last in a vase. Several small

23 Open-Concept Living Room Ideas That Work

Open-concept living rooms keep showing up in home tours for good reason. Knock down a wall and light travels further, conversation carries across the room,

Cards, Chips, and the Garden: Ideas for a Backyard Casino Night

Nothing gets adrenaline flowing like a casino night in the backyard. With some killer ideas, you might bring the excitement of Las Vegas straight to

37 Authentic Cottagecore Bedroom Ideas to Try

I keep coming back to bedrooms that feel borrowed from a story, not a showroom. The kind the March sisters had in “Little Women,” worn

Why Does Football News Spread Faster Than Ever Before?

Newspapers, radio, and scheduled television programs once played the main role in spreading football news. Today, even rumors about a change of match venue can

How to Use Accent Walls to Add Character to Your Home

Accent walls are a great option when you want to add more style to your house without renovating your whole room. All you need to

Can You Host an Upscale Halloween Party at Home? Yes, Here Is Exactly How to Do It

Halloween does not have to revolve around plastic decorations, novelty props, or piles of candy. It can be transformed into a sophisticated evening that feels

Design Elements That Add Character to Underused Areas of a Home

Every home has them. Empty dusty corners, attics and crawlspaces doing nothing. All while you yearn for more space to work, play or entertain. Here’s

Feng Shui Bedroom: Rules, Layout & Design Tips

Ancient Chinese scholars believed a room could either hold you or unsettle you while you slept, and they built an entire practice around figuring out

27 Long Living Room Layout Ideas & Rules That Actually Work

In my experience, long, narrow living rooms tend to feel more like hallways than rooms to relax in. That extra length pulls your eye straight

How the Right Front Door Improves Your Home

Your front door does more than greet visitors and accept the occasional delivery box with mild judgment. It shapes curb appeal, affects energy use, influences

Best Outdoor Furniture Brands for Your Backyard in the US

Having the right outdoor furniture can be a game changer for how homeowners experience their backyards, ensuring that they and their families can spend long,