Surface & Space
Welcome to my blog, Surface & Space — a place where texture, pattern, and color come alive, and conventional design rules are gently questioned. Here, I share my approach to the art and craft of walls, fabrics, and interiors, guided by bold choices, meticulous detail, and timeless beauty.
From uncovering the secrets behind thoughtful wallpaper installations to inspiring creative uses for reupholstered furniture, Surface & Space explores the intersection of pattern design and interior decorating. Whether you’re an established design professional, an emerging designer unafraid of color, or someone simply curious about how rooms come together, this is where your ideas gain depth, your projects gain confidence, and your interiors reach their fullest potential.
“Sometimes when I’m working with those using the space, they naturally gravitate toward what feels familiar—things they’ve already seen. As a designer, I can find myself slipping into that lane too, trying to honor their comfort zone, and I think less outside the box as a result.
”Blogs like Surface & Space remind me to step outside that box—to revisit bolder ideas and colors. For example, the wallpaper-on-the-ceiling and pattern-focused articles opened my eyes to new ways of looking at spaces, reactivated the creative in me, and inspired me to gently challenge those using the space. The blog’s articles also give me language I can use when I’m talking through those ideas with them.
Grateful for blogs like this.”
All blog posts from Surface & Space are meant to be informative in a way that empowers you to make the best decisions possible—whether you’re working on a personal project or guiding those you design and decorate for through a specific approach, best practice, or innovative process for their residential or commercial spaces.
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- BUSINESS & PRACTICAL DESIGN
- COLLABORATIONS
- DESIGN THEORY & PSYCHOLOGY OF PATTERN
- ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
- INSPIRATION & STORYTELLING
- REUPHOLSTERY & FABRIC-RELATED MYTHS
- REUPHOLSTERY & INTERIOR FABRIC
- UPHOLSTERY & INTERIOR FABRIC
- WALLPAPER & FABRIC MATERIALS, TECH & PERFORMANCE
- WALLPAPER MATERIALS, TECH & PERFORMANCE
- WALLPAPER MYTHS & MINDSET SHIFTS
- WHEN TRENDS CATCH UP
Don’t Like Pattern – The Possible Psychology of Why
Designing the Year in Pattern for Interiors - For Trade Clients and Design Professionals
Why Wallpaper & Fabric Pattern Designers Do What Mass Retailers Can’t
Looking for Nature-Inspired Wallpaper & Fabric Patterns That Tell a Story? Start Here.
Learn more about nature-inspired, story-driven patterns for wallpaper and fabric, created by someone who also thinks about furniture placement, sightlines, light, and the rhythms of daily use.
Wallpaper, Cabinetry, and Lighting: Why They Work Best as One Design Conversation
The Life of an Interior Designer: The End-to-End Experience of Working With an Interior Designer and Why They Ask or Tell You What They Do
Beyond Paint in Nurseries and Children’s Rooms: A Smarter Surface for Everyday Life
Why Bold Walls Increase Perceived Value For All
Looking for Nature-Inspired Wallpaper & Fabric Patterns That Tell a Story? Start Here.
What To Expect When You’re New to Wallpaper
How to Balance Pattern Play in Maximalist and Minimalist Homes
From Cupboards to Art for the Walls: Wallpaper’s Rich Evolution—and Why It Matters In Interior Design Now
Introducing My Earth’s Sanctuary - Aqua Intima - Kame Collection Wallpapers
Velvet in Real Life: Where it Shines and Where to Think Twice
Sustainability in Upholstery: Durable Fabrics, Fewer Replacements, Better Stories
Bouclé, Chenille & Nubby Weaves: Cozy Textured Solids That Still Feel Refined When Mixed with Custom Patterns
Why Fabric Texture Matters More Than Color At First
