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.
A cluttered kitchen usually isn’t a storage problem. Most homeowners assume the fix is more — more cabinets, more shelves, more drawer organizers from the
Some homes feel finished the moment you walk in. Not because every room is expensive or perfectly styled, but because the materials feel honest. A
You repainted the living room. You found the perfect sofa. The lighting is warm and the rug ties it together. So why does the space
Most interior design advice treats personal taste as something to moderate. Keep it neutral. Appeal to future buyers. Do not commit too hard to anything
Let us be honest for a second. We all remember the ceiling fans. You know the ones. They wobbled badly when they were on high
Picture this: you’ve set up the perfect afternoon on your patio—cold drinks, a good book, and the gentle shade of your umbrella overhead. Then a
Hosting an outdoor event combines fresh air with entertainment, which creates an unforgettable experience for every guest. A lush backyard setting mixed with thrilling casino
When people think about co-parenting challenges, they usually think about schedules, communication, child care, school pickups, and shared expenses. Those things are central, but they
A door sets the tone, controls light, and shapes how a space feels. In architectural planning, the right door style brings balance between form and
Finding furniture that truly matches your vision can feel frustrating when so many options look the same. While tabletops often receive the most attention, the
A home’s exterior shapes more than first impressions. It determines how well the structure holds up against weather, how efficiently it uses energy, and how
When you need a quiet place to work at home, putting a desk in the backyard seems like a perfect solution. But as soon as
