Lifestyle: Design Inspiration Beyond the Room

Where design meets everyday life. From personality-driven decor ideas to the stories behind how we live in our spaces, explore the lighter side of making a house feel like home.

Bright Scandinavian living room with woven natural textures, light wood furnishings, and airy neutral palette throughout
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Hit By the Modsy Shutdown? Our Designers Are Here to Finish Your Project

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Minimalist beauty desk with soft pink and beige tones, organized cosmetics display

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I Design For Havenly’s Top Celebrities — Here Are My 10 Styling Secrets

Get insider design tips from Havenly's celebrity interior designer Kelsey Fischer on styling like the stars.

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Kelsey Clark · · 5 min
Warm English cottage living room with caramel sofa, cream linen, arched windows, and earthy 1970s-inspired tones

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Our 2025 Color Of the Year Is English Cottage Meets Retro 1970s (And It’s Perfect)

Discover Havenly's 2025 color of the year: yellow. Explore paint colors, complementary palettes & styling tips.

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Kelsey Clark · · 3 min
Eclectic living room with botanical wallpaper, gallery wall, and warm neutral furnishings

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From Lorelai to Paris Geller: Where 10 Gilmore Girls Characters Would Live Today

Reimagine Gilmore Girls characters' homes with modern design. Get cottagecore, eclectic, and polished decor inspiration.

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Kelsey Clark · · 5 min
Bright modern dining space with geometric pendant light, white table, black chairs, and neutral palette

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31% of Couples Argue Over *This* When Decorating a Home

Learn why couples argue over home décor and furniture. Discover the #1 disagreement point and how to navigate design decisions together.

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Kelsey Clark · · 2 min
Bright transitional bedroom with black chair, gold lamp, and sheer white curtains framing garden views

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The Design Lover’s Guide to NYC: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink & Shop

Explore NYC's best design-forward hotels, restaurants, and shops curated by Havenly designers for your next creative getaway.

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Rebecca Deczynski · · 8 min
Modern living room with bold navy accent wall, white built-in shelving, and jewel-tone burgundy accents creating sophisticated, curated aesthetic.

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6 Black Havenly Designers Who Will Take Your Space to Swoonworthy Status

Meet 6 talented Black interior designers on Havenly. Discover their signature styles and book your next design project with these accomplished professionals.

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The Havenly Team · · 4 min

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Take the guesswork out of decorating decisions. Our designers share their go-to paint colors, furniture picks, and product recommendations — with the reasoning behind every choice so you can shop with confidence.
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Whether you're solving a tricky layout, choosing the right paint color, or just trying to make your space feel more pulled-together, our designers break down the fundamentals. Practical advice, real examples, and the tricks professionals actually use.
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Go behind the scenes of real design projects — from celebrity homes to everyday spaces. See the before-and-after transformations, learn what inspired each design direction, and discover how our designers bring a client's vision to life.
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