Gillian Grefe
Contributing Writer · Havenly
Gillian Grefe led brand and content at Havenly for several years, where she shaped the voice of the blog in its earliest chapters. Her bylines include many of Havenly's foundational pieces—the introduction to Lee Mayer's book Design the Home You Love, guides to discovering your home design style, roundups of women-owned decor brands, and interviews with CEO Lee Mayer on everything from running the business to styling a room on a tight budget. Outside of Havenly, Gillian works in creative direction, brand strategy, and experience design, and she's been a speaker at Denver Design Week on storytelling in the home industry.
Articles by Gillian Grefe
Style Guide
*This* Is The Designer Secret To a Cozy, Personalized & Unique Home
Learn the designer secret to layering in interior design. Master variety, asymmetry, odd numbers & overlap to create a cozy, personalized home.
How-To
8 Budget Kitchen Reno Hacks That Will Make Your Space Look More *Expensive*
Refresh your kitchen on a budget with 8 designer-approved hacks. From cabinet refinishing to new hardware, save thousands without sacrificing style.
Design Project
How One Designer Reno’d Her Kitchen With $300 In a Single Weekend
Learn how a Havenly designer transformed her kitchen for $300 in one weekend with budget-friendly paint and epoxy tips.
Style Guide
Interior Designers Share 12 Modern Backyard Ideas For a Chic, Elevated Oasis
Elevate your outdoor space with 12 modern backyard ideas from Havenly designers—fire pits, pergolas, fencing & more styling tips.
Design Project
This Fashion Influencer’s 1925 Florida Home Is Peak Dopamine Decorating
Fashion influencer Blair Eadie transforms her 1925 Florida home with vibrant, dopamine-driven design. See how Havenly brought her vision to life.
How-To
6 Designer-Approved Ways to Warm Up Your All-White Kitchen
6 designer-approved ways to add warmth and color to your all-white kitchen without major renovations. Get expert tips inside.