Margot Hale
Margot writes about interior design and home decor at ObviousLuxe, covering design styles, color, layout and styling ideas for rooms that look polished and still work for everyday life.
Art Deco Interior Design: A Guide to Glamour, Geometry, and Modern Luxury
You walk into a room and feel it immediately—a quiet, electric hum of opulence. Strong lines pull your…
The Ultimate Industrial Interior Design Guide: Materials, Lighting, and How to Get the Look
You’ve seen the photographs. Soaring ceilings crisscrossed with ductwork. Walls of weathered brick that seem to hold a…
Minimalism in Interior Design: The Principles, and Practice of Less Is More
You’ve probably stood in your living room and felt the weight of your own things. The shelves are…
Exploring Bohemian Chic Interior: A World of Free-Spirited Style, Color, and Layering
You’ve pinned a hundred photos of rooms that feel like a well-traveled soul lives there. Plants tumble from…
Scandinavian Interior Design: Simplicity, Functionality, and Hygge Living
If you’ve ever walked into a home that feels instantly serene — flooded with soft light, anchored by…
How to Refresh Your Home Decor for Every Season: A Complete Rotation Guide
Your home feels a little stale by February. The holiday decor is long gone, but nothing has replaced…
Creative Small Space Living Ideas That Make Every Square Foot Count
You love your city apartment. The location is perfect, the light is great, and the rent is reasonable.…
Blending Vintage and Modern Decor: How to Create a Striking, Personal Home
You’ve walked into that room before. The one where a sleek, modern sofa sits next to a timeworn…
15 Timeless Home Decor Trends That Never Go Out of Style (With Real Examples & Budget Tips)
You’ve probably done it. You scroll through Pinterest, save a dozen photos, and buy the “it” accent chair.…
Room Accessorizing 101: The Art of the Perfect Finishing Touches
You’ve picked the sofa, chosen the paint color, and hung the curtains. The big pieces are in place.…
The Secret to Design Flow and Cohesion Home That Feels Luxe and Expensive
You found the perfect emerald velvet sofa. It’s show-stopping. You build the living room around it. But the…
Why Mixing High-End and Budget Pieces Creates Better Interiors Than Going Full Luxury
You’ve walked into a room that technically had everything “expensive” — and it felt cold, stiff, and a…