“What is your interior design style?” This is a question I’m often asked during discovery calls.  While I’m drawn to all styles of design in general - the styles that speak to my heart are warm, vibrant and colorful.  Warmth to me conveys comfort. Warmth does not always mean reds, oranges and yellows. You can have a warm gray - and I will almost always select a warm gray over a cool grey. Warmth can be created with layering, lighting, texture in materials wall & window coverings etc. Vibrancy is all about creating visual interest, contrasts and making the space come alive. Vibran ..read more

A question I am asked frequently is whether it is okay to mix metals. To which I wholeheartedly say YES! There was a time when people matched their shoes, belts and bags. Remember that? Well, that is a long time gone, but it’s a relatable analogy for mixing finishes in your home. Mixing metals helps you achieve a custom look; a look that suggests you collected your furnishings over the years. Instead of being trendy with the popular brass finishes of today vs the chrome of yesterday, mixing metals allows you to create a look that is timeless. While there are no hard and fast rules, it is impor ..read more

Although area rugs are usually sought after for their appearance, they do offer functional benefits that we often don’t realize. They absorb sound and prevent an echo from hard surfaces in the space, such as you would hear in a commercial setting. By absorbing the impact of your footsteps, they take the pressure off your feet. They are a great way to create cozy, intimate zones within your home; partly because rugs are made from a softer material than a hard floor covering, but also because they help ground and tie various pieces of furniture to feel like a grouping. In my experience, people t ..read more

With people using their kitchens now more than ever, the need for efficient kitchen design and ample storage space has become very apparent.  If you’re frustrated with your kitchen, chances are it was not planned well to begin with, or not planned to fit your personal needs. Your kitchen might have ample footprint, but if it has a lot of windows and door openings, you are limited by vertical usable space. Even if a kitchen has area limitations, it does not need to lack flow and functionality.   Kitchen design takes into consideration how you use your kitchen, what your storage needs ..read more

As the world becomes more comfortable again with pattern and color, we are breaking the mold of a neutral kitchen that works with everything. While natural marble or stone backsplash will always be the symbol of classic luxury, you can create a vibrant, more personalized feel in your kitchen with hand crafted materials. If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, and you’re overwhelmed with the plethora of artisanal backsplash options out there, this blog post will simplify the aesthetics to help you pinpoint what it is that you are drawn to. Artisanal tile is handmade and hand painted or glazed ..read more

In an effort to demystify the design process, I’d like to shed some light on what it’s like to work with a Designer. I am often asked what my ‘style’ is as a designer. While I don’t subscribe to a distinct style category, my aesthetic is vibrant and layered with a balanced mix of color, pattern and/or texture. I work closely with my clients to find out what appeals to them; the most important goal for me is to bring out their personality in their homes. In this blog post, I will be going behind the scenes of my first furnishings project as Via D’sa Interior Design - The Soma Loft Furnishings P ..read more

What to expect from a Design Consultation If you are confused by what exactly to expect when working with a designer, I don’t blame you! Interior Design is a custom service, so the service will vary by provider. Traditionally, interior designers have not always been transparent with process and pricing and this has left clients feeling misled. Also, reality TV has set unrealistic expectations of the home industry in terms of budgets and timelines.  However, I am here to tell you that most confusion and frustration can be avoided with a candid, transparent relationship between the client a ..read more

Let’s talk about the interior elevations in a space. I’m referring to the planes of your rooms that your eyes are most in contact with as you move through your home - your walls! There are only so many ways to dress up your walls - paint, wallpaper, art & window treatments! Of these, window treatments not only offer functional value in terms of privacy and light control, but they are the simplest way to aesthetically transform and personalize a space. Window treatments are crucial in creating a ‘finished’ space. Roman Shades are hands down my favorite type of window treatment! They are the ..read more

Art is inspiring. Art is uplifting. Art is one of the elements that can turn a house into a home, because it is a reflection of what sparks YOU. Sometimes, whole rooms are designed around a much loved art piece. At other times, we look for artwork that enhances the mood of the room. While it is useful to integrate art into the design vision for the space, there is also much value in selecting art as an afterthought. Regardless of the timing, art is an important part of creating a finished space. Mainly, it creates a focal point for a wall. It adds color, pattern and a sense of texture to the w ..read more

As most of us are working and schooling from home, workspace setups have become essential. Whether you have a dedicated home office or a makeshift desk; a stylish, quality task light will amp up your space and increase efficiency. Proper task lighting can help you zone in on your work by highlighting the task at hand. It is especially helpful when deciphering small print size or navigating material with poor contrast. If your office or desk space receives poor lighting, a task light will be essential in getting the light levels up to improve your efficiency. If you work at different times of t ..read more