Margot Hale
Margot holds a degree in Interior Design and has spent over a decade working on residential layouts and styling projects for private clients.
My focus is always on making a space feel lived-in, not staged — luxury that still works for everyday life. When I'm not writing, I'm rearranging furniture or hunting for one good vintage piece to anchor a room.
Beachfront Home Renovation: Design Ideas, Costs & Lifestyle Perks
You've just bought a tired 1970s bungalow, three hundred feet from the tideline, and the salt air has already found every weak seam in...
How to Make a Small City Apartment Feel Like a Luxury Retreat
Your 420-square-foot studio doesn't have to feel like a shoebox. According to Statista (2023), the average American apartment now measures under 900 square feet,...
Renovating a 1960s House? Here’s How a Modern Makeover Boosts Value
Homes built in the 1960s sell for 8% less on average than comparable renovated properties, according to Zillow's 2023 Renovation Report. That gap is...
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. But there's one problem: the square...
What Is a Focal Point in Interior Design? A Beginner’s Guide
You walk into a beautifully decorated room, and something clicks. Your eyes know exactly where to land. Now you walk into your own living...